Is Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics 50+ Safe? Ingredient Analysis
La Roche-Posay
This page reviews Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics 50+ by La Roche-Posay as a sunscreen. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Alcohol Denat.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several synthetic ingredients like alcohol denat. and various UV filters, which raise concerns about potential skin irritation and overall safety. The presence of glycerin and tocopherol indicates some beneficial properties.
Main concern
Alcohol denat. is present, which can be drying and irritating for sensitive skin types.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains glycerin, a humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin, contributing to hydration.
- Includes tocopherol (vitamin E), which is known for its antioxidant properties, potentially benefiting skin health.
Concerns
- Alcohol denat. is present, which can be drying and irritating for sensitive skin types.
- Multiple synthetic UV filters may raise concerns regarding skin compatibility and long-term safety.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- users trying to avoid silicones
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this sunscreen and why it matters.
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Is Water safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this formulation, providing a base for other ingredients and aiding in product application.
Role in formula: base
Original: AQUA/WATER
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Is Alcohol Denat safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Alcohol Denat is used here as solvent. Alcohol denat. is used as a solvent and can enhance product absorption, but it may also cause dryness and irritation, especially for sensitive skin.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: ALCOHOL DENAT.
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Is Homosalate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Homosalate is used here as uv_filter. Homosalate is a synthetic UV filter that helps protect the skin from UV radiation, but concerns exist regarding its safety and potential skin irritation.
Role in formula: uv_filter
Original: HOMOSALATE
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Is Ethylhexyl Salicylate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is used here as uv_filter. Ethylhexyl salicylate is another UV filter that provides sun protection but may raise concerns about skin irritation and long-term safety.
Role in formula: uv_filter
Original: ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE
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Is Bis Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Bis Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine is used here as uv_filter. This ingredient is a broad-spectrum UV filter that enhances sun protection but is synthetic and may have safety concerns.
Role in formula: uv_filter
Original: BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE
Read the full ingredient profile for Bis Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
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Is Ethylhexyl Triazone safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Ethylhexyl Triazone is used here as uv_filter. Ethylhexyl triazone is a synthetic UV filter that provides sun protection but may raise concerns regarding skin compatibility.
Role in formula: uv_filter
Original: ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE
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Is Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is used here as uv_filter. This ingredient is a UV filter that protects against UVA rays but is synthetic and may have associated safety concerns.
Role in formula: uv_filter
Original: BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE
Read the full ingredient profile for Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
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Is Glycerin safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a natural humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and skin feel.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: GLYCERIN
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Is Propanediol safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Propanediol is used here as solvent. Propanediol is a solvent that helps dissolve other ingredients and can also provide moisturizing properties, though it is synthetic.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: PROPANEDIOL
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Is C12 22 Alkylacrylate Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
C12 22 Alkylacrylate Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer is used here as emulsifier. This copolymer acts as an emulsifier, helping to stabilize the formulation, but it is synthetic and may raise concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: C12-22 ALKYLACRYLATE/HYDROXYETHYLACRYLATE COPOLYMER
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Is Drometrizole Trisiloxane safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Drometrizole Trisiloxane is used here as uv_filter. Drometrizole trisiloxane is a silicone-based UV filter that provides sun protection but may have safety concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: uv_filter
Original: DROMETRIZOLE TRISILOXANE
Read the full ingredient profile for Drometrizole Trisiloxane
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Is Diisopropyladipate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Diisopropyladipate is used here as emollient. Diisopropyladipate is an emollient that helps to soften and smooth the skin, but it is synthetic and may raise concerns.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: DIISOPROPYLADIPATE
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Is Diisopropyl Sebacate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Diisopropyl Sebacate is used here as emollient. This ingredient acts as an emollient, providing a smooth feel to the skin, but it is synthetic and may have associated safety concerns.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE
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Is Dicaprylyl Ether safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Dicaprylyl Ether is used here as emollient. Dicaprylyl ether is an emollient that enhances skin feel and texture, but it is synthetic and may raise safety concerns.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: DICAPRYLYL ETHER
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Is Tocopherol safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Tocopherol is used here as antioxidant. Tocopherol (vitamin E) is an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from oxidative stress and may enhance skin health.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: TOCOPHEROL
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Is Acrylates C10 30 Alkyl safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Acrylates C10 30 Alkyl is used here as thickener. This ingredient is used as a thickener in the formulation, providing texture but is synthetic and may raise concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL
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Is Acrylate Crosspolymer safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Acrylate Crosspolymer is used here as thickener. Acrylate crosspolymer is a thickening agent that helps stabilize the formulation but is synthetic and may have safety concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
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Is Caprylyl Glycol safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Caprylyl Glycol is used here as preservative. Caprylyl glycol is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent microbial growth but may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
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Is Sodium Polyacrylate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Sodium Polyacrylate is used here as thickener. Sodium polyacrylate is used as a thickener in the formulation, providing texture but is synthetic and may raise safety concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: SODIUM POLYACRYLAE
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Is Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used here as chelating_agent. This ingredient acts as a chelating agent, helping to stabilize the formulation but is synthetic and may raise concerns.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE
Read the full ingredient profile for Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4272660
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