Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick

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Is this safe for adults to use Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick?

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YES - Generally Safe

Danger Score: 1 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick contains 14 ingredients. 14 safe. No Bad Ingredients Found ✅ Adults generally have higher tolerance.

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Ingredients Analysis (14 found)

Avena Sativa Kernel Oil

✅1/10

For adults (including teens and young adults), oat kernel oil is generally safe when used on the skin. It’s used to moisturize and soothe and has low reported risk for cancer, reproductive harm, or widespread allergic problems.

No Known Risk - Reviews by cosmetic safety experts show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and reproductive effects for oat kernel oil used on skin. The safety panel notes some data gaps and that makers may limit concentration or purity, but no clear hazards at normal topical use were found.

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

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

Isopropyl Myristate

✅1/10

For adults, Isopropyl Myristate is generally safe. It softens skin and is low risk for health problems for most people.

Confidence: HIGH

Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate

✅1/10

For adults: this ingredient is used to soften and smooth skin and is considered low risk for normal topical use. Reviews find low concern for cancer, allergies, or effects on pregnancy or fertility.

No Known Risk - Reviews of this ingredient show only low-level concerns (for cancer, allergies, and reproductive effects) and no higher hazards. An industry safety review notes rules for how it is used, but no clear harm above a low level was found for normal skin use. For typical topical use on children, there are no real risks identified in the provided data.

Confidence: HIGH

Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate

✅1/10

For adults, this ingredient is considered low risk and is used to soften and smooth the skin. It is not linked to major health concerns at normal use levels.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews list only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, and reproductive or developmental effects. An industry safety panel notes use restrictions and formulation limits but does not report clear harms from normal topical use. Because no health concerns above low were identified, there are no specific child health risks flagged for this ingredient.

Confidence: HIGH

Ozokerite

✅1/10

For adults, ozokerite is generally low risk when used on the skin in normal cosmetic amounts. It is mainly used as a waxy thickener and most people tolerate it well.

Confidence: HIGH

Paraffin

✅1/10

For adults: Paraffin (a petroleum‑derived wax) is generally low risk when used on the skin in creams and ointments. Most studies and reviews show low concern for cancer, allergy, or effects on reproduction for normal topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

Synthetic Wax

✅1/10

For adults (grown-ups), Synthetic Wax is generally safe to use on the skin in creams, balms, and cosmetics. It is low risk for cancer, allergic reactions, and effects on fertility at the levels usually found in products.

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

Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer

✅1/10

Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer is a polymer used as a thickener or stabilizer in cosmetics. It is generally very safe for adult topical use in sunscreens.

Confidence: HIGH

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

✅0/10

For adults, this ingredient is generally safe when used on skin. It is mainly an emollient (a skin softener) and most people can use products that contain it without problems.

No Known Risk - A cosmetic safety review found this ingredient safe for use in products when used with some limits. A European chemicals review noted only limited evidence of skin or eye irritation, rare allergy reports, and limited environmental harm. No higher-level harms (like cancer, hormone harm, or organ damage) were reported. For most children this ingredient poses no known health risk beyond a low chance of mild irritation.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick

Adult-safe? Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick

Yes, Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick is generally considered safe for adults based on ingredient analysis.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 14 ingredients in Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick. 14 safe. 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.

No Guarantees: Results may be incomplete or inaccurate. Do not rely solely on this analysis.