SUN BUM Kids 50

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Is this safe for adults to use SUN BUM Kids 50?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: SUN BUM Kids 50 contains 10 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Adults generally have higher tolerance.

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Ingredients Analysis (10 found)

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

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

alcohol denat.

✅2/10

For adults, denatured alcohol in skin products is usually low risk. It can dry or irritate skin and can let other ingredients soak in more easily.

Confidence: HIGH

butyloctyl salicylate

✅2/10

For adults, this ingredient is usually low risk in normal cosmetic products. It helps products feel smoother. But there are some safety notes from scientific reviews about contamination and limits on how it should be used.

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

trimethylpentanediol/adipic acid/glycerin crosspolymer

✅1/10

For adults: this ingredient is generally very low risk for normal skin use. It’s used to make lotions and creams feel smoother and to form a light film on the skin.

No Known Risk - No ingredient-specific hazards were identified for this topical ingredient. Available safety assessments do not show any risks above a low level, and the ingredient concern list is empty with no bans or restrictions reported. Because no higher-level health or regulatory concerns were found, no specific risk labels apply.

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

Common Questions About SUN BUM Kids 50

Adult-safe? SUN BUM Kids 50

Use caution with SUN BUM Kids 50 for adults. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 10 ingredients in SUN BUM Kids 50. 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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