ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUNSCREEN KIDS 30 SUNSCREEN LOTION

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Can older babies use ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUNSCREEN KIDS 30 SUNSCREEN LOTION?

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Danger Score: 30 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUNSCREEN KIDS 30 SUNSCREEN LOTION contains 17 ingredients. 4 concerning, 1 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (17 found)

Homosalate
🚨7/10
Homosalate is a chemical used in many sunscreens. It can get into a baby’s blood and some scientific reviews raise concerns about possible effects on hormones and other organs. For babies 6–12 months, it is safer to be careful with products that contain it.
Hormones - Lab studies and a 2021 safety opinion found signs that homosalate can affect hormone systems, including weak activity at androgen (male-hormone) receptors. This means it may interfere with normal hormone signals in children.
Confuse Hormones - Cell-based tests showed homosalate can act at hormone receptors and block normal signals. A scientific safety committee reported limited evidence of this hormone-like activity, so it can confuse hormone messaging in the body.
Fertility - A regulatory assessment of salicylate esters found animal studies showing developmental and reproductive effects at moderate doses. That suggests a possible risk to growth or future fertility with enough exposure.
Organ Risk - Environment Canada has classified homosalate as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs. That means repeated or higher exposures may hurt organs such as the liver or kidneys.
Absorbed - Clinical research showed sunscreen actives, including homosalate, can be measured in the blood after skin use. Other studies show it can help other chemicals penetrate the skin, so it is absorbed through the skin into the body.
Banned - Japan’s Ministry of Health restricts how homosalate may be used in cosmetics and sets concentration limits. Because of those limits, some regulated product programs also restrict its use.
Environmental - Environment Canada lists homosalate as suspected to be an environmental toxin. This raises concerns about harm to water life and the wider environment after release.
Long-Term Risk - Given the animal reproductive findings, organ-toxicity classification, and contamination concerns, repeated or long-term exposure could lead to health effects over time.
Confidence: HIGH
Avobenzone
🚨6/10
For babies 6-12 months (infants): avobenzone is a chemical sunscreen ingredient that can get into the body and has some contamination and irritation concerns. It’s not the first choice for this age.
Absorbed - Studies and a clinical trial show avobenzone can get through skin and be measured in the blood. This means it can be absorbed into a child's body after topical use (clinical plasma concentration study; transdermal penetration research).
Banned - Some authorities limit how avobenzone can be used. For example, Japan has rules that restrict its use or set concentration limits in cosmetics, so some products must follow those limits.
Long-Term Risk - The ingredient record flags high contamination concerns and lists possible impurities (for example benzoic acid, 4‑t‑butylbenzoic acid, benzaldehyde, p‑anisic acid, acetophenone, and dibenzoylmethane). These contaminants can raise long‑term health questions if present repeatedly over time.
Confidence: HIGH
Octocrylene
🚨6/10
For babies 6–12 months (infants), octocrylene raises moderate caution. It can be absorbed through baby skin, has some reports of allergic reactions, and there are concerns about contamination and environmental buildup. Because babies have thinner skin and developing systems, it’s safer to prefer alternatives when possible.
Absorbed - Multiple studies, including a recent randomized clinical trial and skin absorption lab studies, show octocrylene can get through the skin and enter the body. This means it can travel beyond the surface of the skin and reach the bloodstream.
Builds Up - Field and lab research found octocrylene in fish from rivers and peer‑reviewed work reports it can accumulate in animal tissues and people. This means repeated use can lead to the ingredient building up over time.
Immune system - Clinical case reports and a review of contact and photocontact allergy show octocrylene can cause allergic skin reactions in some people. That is a real immune response risk, especially for sensitive skin.
Organ Risk - Laboratory studies report octocrylene can produce excess reactive oxygen species that harm cells, cause mutations, and have been linked to heart-related effects in experimental work. These cellular effects can harm organs with repeated exposure.
Long-Term Risk - Because octocrylene can be absorbed, can accumulate in tissues, and can cause cellular damage in lab studies, there is concern about possible health effects after repeated long-term exposure.
Environmental - Environmental studies found octocrylene in rivers and showed it accumulates in marine organisms and can harm coral cells and mitochondria. This indicates a risk to wildlife and ecosystems when the chemical enters waterways.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Triethanolamine
🚨6/10
For 6–12 month old babies (infants), triethanolamine can irritate skin and sometimes causes allergic reactions. It is more commonly a concern for products that stay on the skin (like lotions) than for products that are washed off.
Immune system - Multiple safety reviews note that triethanolamine shows evidence of immune and allergy effects in people, including reports of immune system or allergy concerns and respiratory allergic reactions (noted by cosmetic safety reviewers and occupational health assessments). This means it can affect the immune response in children who are exposed.
Irritant - A cosmetic safety review found strong evidence that triethanolamine is a human skin toxicant or allergen. That means it can cause skin redness, itching, or rashes—especially on sensitive or young skin.
Asthma - An occupational health review lists triethanolamine as a human respiratory toxicant or allergen, so inhalation or skin exposure may worsen breathing problems or trigger asthma-like responses in sensitive children.
Eczema - Because triethanolamine is reported as a skin allergen/toxicant, it can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions in babies and children prone to eczema.
Organ Risk - A national environmental agency classifies triethanolamine as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs, and regulatory toxicology notes animal studies showing effects at moderate doses. Repeated or high exposures could harm organs such as the liver or kidneys.
Banned - Cosmetic safety reviews and regional cosmetic rules place limits on how this ingredient may be used and at what concentrations, and some regulations restrict its use in certain products. This means some countries impose legal use or concentration limits.
Cancer - There is a high-listed concern about contamination with nitrosamines (a class of chemicals linked to cancer). While the ingredient itself is not judged likely to cause cancer, the potential for nitrosamine contamination raises a cancer-related risk from impurities.
Confidence: HIGH
Butyloctyl Salicylate
⚠️5/10
For babies 6–12 months old, this ingredient needs caution. It’s not one of the most worrying ingredients overall, but there are reports of possible contamination with salicylic acid and some animal studies showing effects at moderate doses. Because babies’ skin soaks up more, we treat it as a moderate concern.
Absorbed - The ingredient is used on skin and the safety notes flag enhanced skin absorption and contamination with salicylic acid. Peer-reviewed assessments say this can increase how much gets into the body, so topical use can lead to systemic exposure.
Fertility - Regulatory and peer-reviewed assessments found animal studies showing developmental and reproductive effects at moderate doses. A formal assessment of salicylate esters flagged reproductive/developmental concerns.
Hormones - Peer-reviewed literature associates this ingredient with endocrine disruption. That means it can affect natural hormone systems in early life or during development.
Confuse Hormones - Scientific reviews report this substance can act like or interfere with normal hormones (an endocrine effect). This can confuse hormone signals during growth and development.
Irritant - Animal studies in the literature show eye, respiratory and skin irritation at higher doses. That means it can cause redness, stinging, or breathing irritation in some uses or at high exposure.
Sun Burn - An industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) notes it must be formulated to avoid increasing sun sensitivity. If not, it can make skin burn faster in the sun.
Long-Term Risk - Industry and peer-reviewed sources place limits or use restrictions on this ingredient, indicating it needs concentration or formulation limits to be considered safe over time.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
✅3/10
For babies 6–12 months old, this ingredient is usually low risk when used in small amounts on normal skin. It’s used to absorb oil and improve texture in creams and powders. There are some notes about possible impurities, so quality matters.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Dimethicone
✅3/10
For babies 6–12 months old, dimethicone is commonly used in baby creams and ointments and is usually safe when used a little at a time on normal, unbroken skin. It rarely causes skin allergy and is often chosen for diaper creams and moisturizers.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Disodium EDTA
✅3/10
For infants 6–12 months, Disodium EDTA is usually low risk when used in small amounts in baby lotions and wipes. The biggest issue is that it can irritate the skin or help other ingredients get into the skin faster, which may cause reactions in sensitive babies.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Ethylhexylglycerin
✅3/10
For babies 6–12 months old, this ingredient is usually low risk when used in small amounts in creams and lotions. However, it can sometimes cause skin irritation or a rare allergic reaction, and it can irritate the eyes.
Confidence: HIGH
Phenoxyethanol
✅3/10
For babies 6–12 months old (infants and older babies), phenoxyethanol in lotions or wipes is usually low risk when the product is made for babies and the preservative is used at low levels. It can still irritate the skin or eyes in some babies, and very rarely cause an allergic reaction.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Carbomer
✅2/10
For babies 6–12 months old (infants, babies, toddlers under 1 year), carbomer is usually safe when used in small amounts in baby lotions, creams, or wipes. It acts to thicken products and generally stays on the skin. Serious health risks are not expected, but tiny amounts of manufacturing impurities have been reported as a concern.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
✅1/10
For a baby 6–12 months old, Polyglyceryl-3 distearate is generally safe. It’s a mild ingredient used to help oil and water mix in creams and lotions. Most safety notes are low-level, with the main one being possible irritation.
No Known Risk - Available ingredient safety records show only low-level concerns. Checks list low concern for cancer, allergies, and reproductive effects, and irritation is noted as low or unassessed by a cosmetic ingredient safety review (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). There are no bans, no higher-level health flags, and no evidence of buildup or long-term harm for normal topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
Sorbitan Isostearate
✅1/10
Sorbitan isostearate is a mild ingredient used to blend oil and water in creams and lotions. For older babies (6–12 months) it is generally low risk when used in normal baby products.
No Known Risk - Independent safety reviews by a cosmetic ingredient safety panel and government reviewers found no clear health hazards for normal skin use. These reviews reported only minor data gaps and noted that some judgments relied on related chemicals and reported use levels, but they did not identify any risks that rise above a low level.
Confidence: HIGH
Sorbitol
✅1/10
Sorbitol is a moisturizing ingredient commonly used in baby wipes and lotions. For babies 6–12 months (infants, babies, young infants), it is generally safe and considered low risk when used on the skin in normal amounts.
No Known Risk - Sorbitol is generally considered safe for topical use. U.S. food regulators have cleared it for limited use in foods, and Environment Canada has said it is not expected to be toxic, not persistent, and not likely to build up in the body or harm the environment. Industry safety reviewers note only routine limits on concentration or impurities. Taken together, these assessments show no clear health risks for typical topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
Stearic Acid
✅1/10
For babies 6 to 12 months old, stearic acid is generally low risk when it’s in normal baby lotions, creams or wipes. It rarely causes problems for most babies.
Confidence: HIGH
VP/Eicosene Copolymer
✅1/10
For babies 6–12 months (infants, babies), this ingredient is generally very low risk when used on the skin. It helps products form a thin, protective layer and rarely causes irritation.
No Known Risk - Government review found this polymer is not expected to be toxic, not likely to build up in the body, and not an environmental toxin. An independent industry safety panel only notes recommendations for how it should be used (limits on concentration or product types) but did not identify health hazards. Based on these reviews, no real health risks have been found for typical topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
Water
✅0/10
For babies 6-12 months (infants, older babies), plain water used on the skin is safe when it’s clean and part of a baby product. Official assessments say plain water is not expected to cause harm.
No Known Risk - Regulatory reviews (Environment Canada) find plain water is not expected to be toxic, not bioaccumulative, and not an environmental toxin. Safety summaries list no concerns above a low level for organ harm, reproductive effects, or other long‑term risks for topical use, so no specific health risks are identified for use on skin.
Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUNSCREEN KIDS 30 SUNSCREEN LOTION

Safe for older babies? ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUNSCREEN KIDS 30 SUNSCREEN LOTION

ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUNSCREEN KIDS 30 SUNSCREEN LOTION is not recommended for 6-12 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 17 ingredients in ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUNSCREEN KIDS 30 SUNSCREEN LOTION. 4 concerning, 1 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this appropriate for older babies to using sunscreen?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for 6-12 month old babies. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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