Coppertone water babies 50

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Is this safe for adults to use Coppertone water babies 50?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 10 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Coppertone water babies 50 contains 20 ingredients. 3 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Adults generally have higher tolerance.

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Ingredients Analysis (20 found)

1
⚠️5/10
Not evaluated
Confidence: LOW
Homosalate
⚠️5/10
Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen ingredient. For adults and teens, it is usually okay when used in products that follow local rules, but it gets into the body and some safety reviews have flagged possible hormone effects and contamination concerns.
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: MEDIUM
potassium hydroxide
⚠️5/10
For adults: this ingredient can be irritating or even cause burns if concentrated. In most skin products it’s used in tiny amounts to balance acidity and is considered a moderate risk when properly formulated.
Banned - This ingredient is restricted for use in cosmetics under the EU Cosmetics Directive and industry safety reviewers (CIR) say it may only be used with limits or special formulation controls. Regulatory listings and product-verification rules mean some products are not allowed to contain it without strong safety proof.
Organ Risk - European hazard labeling (EU GHS) and Environment Canada classify this chemical as toxic or harmful to organs and list it as a medium human-health priority. That means it can damage non-reproductive organs with unsafe exposures.
Long-Term Risk - Environment Canada’s assessment and EU hazard classifications indicate concerns that repeated or long-term exposures could lead to lasting health effects. Workplace rules also limit allowable exposure, showing regulators see risk over time.
Confidence: HIGH
Octisalate
3/10
For adults: Octisalate used on the skin (in sunscreens and lotions) is generally low to moderately risky when used as directed. Most people tolerate it fine, but there are some notes about it getting into the body, rare allergic reactions, and possible contamination.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Octocrylene
3/10
For adults: Octocrylene is commonly used in sunscreens and is usually considered low risk when used as directed, but it is not risk‑free. Some people can get allergic skin reactions, and studies show it can be absorbed into the body and persist in the environment.
Confidence: HIGH
fragrance
3/10
Perfume is commonly used in topical products for fragrance. It can cause minor skin irritation or allergies in sensitive adults but is generally safe.
Confidence: HIGH
Avobenzone
2/10
For adults (including teens), avobenzone is usually considered low risk when used in regular sunscreens the way the label says. There are some lab studies and safety reviews that note it can get into the skin and that small risks (like mild irritation or very weak hormone effects in lab tests) have been seen.
Confidence: MEDIUM
disodium EDTA
2/10
For adults: Disodium EDTA is commonly used to keep cosmetic formulas stable and to help preservatives work. At the small amounts used in skin products it is generally low risk for adults, but it can irritate skin or eyes in some people.
Confidence: HIGH
acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
1/10
For adults: generally safe in creams and lotions. Rarely causes allergy. The biggest concern is possible contamination during manufacturing (some impurities like methacrylic acid, acrylic acid, or benzene have been reported).
Confidence: MEDIUM
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
1/10
For adults: Aloe vera leaf juice is generally safe to use on the skin. Most adult skin types tolerate it well when the product is a purified gel or juice made for cosmetics.
Confidence: HIGH
butylene glycol
1/10
For adults: generally safe to use on the skin in normal cosmetic products. The main issue is that it can irritate the skin, eyes, or lungs in some people.
Confidence: HIGH
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
hydroxyacetophenone
1/10
For adults (men and women, including teens), hydroxyacetophenone is generally safe in skin creams and lotions. Most people tolerate it well, but a few people can get mild irritation or an allergic skin reaction.
Confidence: HIGH
neopentyl glycol diheptanoate
1/10
For adults: this ingredient is generally low risk when used on normal, unbroken skin. It’s used to soften and smooth skin and is unlikely to cause serious health problems in typical use.
No Known Risk - Available safety information finds only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, developmental and reproductive effects, and use restrictions. An industry safety review gives only informational recommendations (for example about concentrations, impurities, or product types), and some verified-product programs restrict use unless makers provide extra safety documentation. Taken together, current assessments do not identify real health risks for typical topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
1/10
For adults (including teenagers and young people), this vitamin C form is generally safe to use on the skin. It’s commonly used to help protect the skin and even out skin tone. Scientific reviewers note low levels of concern for cancer, allergy, and reproductive effects, though there are some gaps in the safety data and possible limits on how concentrated it should be in products.
No Known Risk - Safety reviews find only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and reproductive or developmental harm. The main notes are industry-set limits on how much can be used and some data gaps flagged by the cosmetic industry safety panel (CIR). There is no clear evidence of harm at typical topical use, so currently no known health risk for children from this ingredient.
Confidence: MEDIUM
styrene/acrylates copolymer
1/10
For adults this ingredient is usually low risk. It’s a polymer that helps products stick to the skin (used in makeup, sunscreens and lotions). Most people can use it on normal, unbroken skin without a problem.
Confidence: MEDIUM
VP/Eicosene copolymer
1/10
For adults: this ingredient is generally safe to use on the skin. Reviews by government and industry experts find very low health concern and do not expect it to build up in the body.
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
2-hexanediol
1/10
2-hexanediol is a common preservative and humectant in cosmetics and sunscreens with low toxicity and low irritation risk for adults.
Confidence: HIGH
tocopherol
0/10
Tocopherol is vitamin E used on skin. For adults it is generally safe and often helps moisturize and protect oils. Problems are uncommon.
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 Coppertone water babies 50

Adult-safe? Coppertone water babies 50

Coppertone water babies 50 is not recommended for adults due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 20 ingredients in Coppertone water babies 50. 3 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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