Aveeno Baby CONTINUOUS PROTECTION sensitive skin zinc oxide sunscreen

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Is this safe for adults to use Aveeno Baby CONTINUOUS PROTECTION sensitive skin zinc oxide sunscreen?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Aveeno Baby CONTINUOUS PROTECTION sensitive skin zinc oxide sunscreen contains 26 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Adults generally have higher tolerance.

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Ingredients Analysis (26 found)

Ethyl Methicone

⚠️4/10

Ethyl methicone is not a recognized cosmetic or sunscreen ingredient. It may be a misreading or typo of a silicone derivative. Cannot assess safety accurately.

Confidence: HIGH

Chlorphenesin

✅3/10

For adults, chlorphenesin is usually safe in small amounts in skin products. Some people may get skin irritation or an allergic reaction. A few countries limit or restrict how it’s used.

Confidence: HIGH

Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer

✅2/10

For adults this ingredient is generally safe to use on the skin. Most safety concerns are low, but there is a specific note about possible contamination with certain silicone-related chemicals.

Confidence: HIGH

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

✅2/10

For adults (including teens), this silicone-type ingredient is generally low risk when used on intact skin. The main flagged issue is possible contamination from some manufacturing byproducts, not the ingredient itself.

Confidence: HIGH

Glyceryl Behenate

✅2/10

For adults, Glyceryl Behenate is generally low risk and is used to moisturize and thicken creams. Most people tolerate it well, but it can cause irritation in some cases and may help other ingredients get into the skin more easily.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Phenethyl Alcohol

✅2/10

For adults this ingredient is usually safe when used on the skin. It is picked for its preservative and scent properties and is not linked to cancer or developmental problems at normal use levels. The main risk is that it can cause allergic skin reactions in some people.

Confidence: HIGH

Phenoxyethanol

✅2/10

For adults: This preservative is usually safe in skin products when used as directed. Most adults won’t have problems, but it can irritate sensitive skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

✅2/10

For adults: This ingredient is usually safe in skin creams, makeup, and lotions. It is not thought to cause cancer or long-term harm for most adults. The main worry is tiny amounts of leftover chemicals from manufacturing that can irritate skin.

Confidence: MEDIUM

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

✅1/10

For adults: this ingredient is commonly used in lotions, sunscreens and creams and is considered low risk for most adults. It helps products spread and leaves a light, non-greasy feel.

Confidence: HIGH

Caprylyl Glycol

✅1/10

For adults, caprylyl glycol is generally safe when used on the skin in normal cosmetic products. It helps keep skin hydrated and helps preserve products. Most adults do not have problems with it.

No Known Risk - Government and industry safety reviews found no clear health hazards for skin use. Tests say it is not likely to build up in the body, not persistent in the environment, and not harmful to organs. Industry reviewers do note limits on how much can be used and some data gaps, but overall the ingredient is rated low concern for topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Cetyl Dimethicone

✅1/10

For grown-ups and teens: cetyl dimethicone is usually safe when used on the skin in creams and lotions. It helps make skin feel smooth. There are some manufacturing and safety questions, but for most adults occasional use is low risk.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer

✅1/10

For adults: this silicone ingredient is usually safe when used on normal skin. Major health concerns (like cancer, allergies, or effects on reproduction) are reported as low. The main issue noted is possible contamination by small amounts of other silicones.

Confidence: HIGH

Dimethicone

✅1/10

For adults, dimethicone in creams and lotions is generally low risk. It helps protect and smooth skin and rarely causes allergy or irritation for most people.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Feverfew Flower Juice

✅1/10

For adults (grown-ups): Feverfew flower/leaf/stem juice is generally low risk when applied to the skin. Most adults tolerate it well, but a small number may get redness or a mild rash.

No Known Risk - Available safety summaries show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immunity, reproductive/developmental effects, and use limits. No moderate or high hazards or ingredient-specific warnings were identified, so no real risks are listed for typical topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Feverfew Leaf Juice

✅1/10

For adults, feverfew leaf juice applied to the skin is generally safe. Safety listings put its overall hazard low, and serious harms are not expected for most grown-ups.

No Known Risk - Available safety summaries for this topical feverfew leaf juice show only low-level findings and no concerns above low for cancer, allergies, reproductive effects, or use restrictions. That means no real health risks were identified for children from typical topical use based on the provided safety data.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Glycerin

✅1/10

For adults: glycerin is a common, low‑risk ingredient used in creams and lotions to pull moisture into the skin. Most adults, including those with dry skin, tolerate it well.

Confidence: HIGH

Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer

✅1/10

For adults: this ingredient is generally safe to use on normal skin. It’s a texture and stability ingredient found in moisturizers, sunscreens and lotions, and has a very low concern rating in safety databases.

No Known Risk - Based on available safety reviews for the topical ingredient, only low-level concerns were found for cancer, allergies, developmental/reproductive effects, and use restrictions. No higher-level hazards or warnings were identified in the safety data, so there are no known risks at this time.

Confidence: HIGH

Phenyl Trimethicone

✅1/10

For adults, phenyl trimethicone is generally safe when applied to the skin. It’s a silicone that makes skin and hair feel smooth. Major reviews find low risk for cancer, allergies, and effects on pregnancy. A small number of studies show it can cause mild irritation to skin, eyes, or breathing in some people.

Confidence: HIGH

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

✅1/10

For adults, this ingredient is generally considered safe in skin products. It has low concerns for cancer, allergies, or long-term harm. A small number of people may experience skin or eye irritation.

No Known Risk - Multiple regulatory safety reviews find this ingredient is not expected to damage organs, does not build up in the body, and is not an environmental toxin. There is only limited, low evidence that it can irritate skin or eyes with topical use. Taken together, current safety assessments show no real health risks for children from normal topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Silica

✅1/10

Silica is widely used as a thickener or absorbent in cosmetics and is considered very safe for adult topical use

Confidence: HIGH

Sodium Chloride

✅1/10

For adults (grown-ups), sodium chloride — ordinary table salt — is very low risk when used on the skin. It's often added to cleansers, scrubs, lotions, and other products and is safe for most people.

No Known Risk - Regulatory reviews flag no meaningful health hazards for topical use. Food and health authorities list it as safe for limited use, and environmental assessments find it unlikely to harm organs, build up in the body, or damage wildlife. Overall expert sources rate concerns as low across cancer, allergies, development, and use restrictions.

Confidence: HIGH

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

✅1/10

For adults: this ingredient is generally low risk in skin products. Some agencies have noted small risks for skin or eye irritation and a possible low-level link to hormone effects, but the evidence is limited.

No Known Risk - The available safety evaluations show only low or limited concerns — a possible link to hormone effects is listed as low, and reports of skin or eye irritation are limited. Environmental toxicity is noted but there are no stronger human-health hazards identified in the provided data. Because no concerns were reported above a low level, there are no specific higher-level risks flagged for children using this ingredient.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Zinc Oxide

✅1/10

Very safe for adults when used on intact skin. Commonly used as a sunscreen ingredient and skin barrier agent.

Confidence: HIGH

Feverfew Stem Juice

✅1/10

For adults, feverfew extract is generally safe to use on the skin. The safety information reviewed shows low concern for cancer, allergies, and effects on pregnancy or reproduction.

No Known Risk - Available safety information for topical feverfew extract shows only low-level concerns across cancer, allergies/immune effects, developmental and reproductive effects, and use restrictions. No moderate-or-higher hazards were identified for skin use in the reviewed data, so no specific risks are reported based on the available evidence.

Confidence: HIGH

Oat Kernel Flour

✅0/10

For adults, oat kernel flour is generally safe and gentle on the skin. It’s commonly used to soothe and protect skin and has a very low risk of serious health effects.

No Known Risk - Government safety reviewers found this oat kernel flour is not expected to harm organs or the environment, and an industry safety panel judged it safe for use in cosmetics when impurity and concentration limits are followed. Allergies and immune effects were noted as not well studied but were rated low in concern. Overall, no health risks above low were identified.

Confidence: HIGH

Water

✅0/10

For adults, plain water used on the skin is very safe. It's the main ingredient in many creams and lotions. It is not expected to cause cancer, major allergic problems, or harm to reproduction according to government safety reviews.

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 Aveeno Baby CONTINUOUS PROTECTION sensitive skin zinc oxide sunscreen

Adult-safe? Aveeno Baby CONTINUOUS PROTECTION sensitive skin zinc oxide sunscreen

Use caution with Aveeno Baby CONTINUOUS PROTECTION sensitive skin zinc oxide sunscreen for adults. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 26 ingredients in Aveeno Baby CONTINUOUS PROTECTION sensitive skin zinc oxide sunscreen. 1 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can adults using sunscreen?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for adults. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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Product Recognition: Product names are identified programatically and may be incorrect. Always verify product identity yourself.

Safety Analysis: Evaluations are for research only - consult pediatricians for medical decisions. Do not rely solely on this analysis.

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