Is Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics Safe? Ingredient Analysis
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics is a sunscreen from La Roche-Posay. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Denatured Alcohol.
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?
This sunscreen may not be the best fit for:
- users trying to avoid silicones
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this sunscreen so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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.
Role in formula: base
Original: AQUA / WATER
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Is Denatured Alcohol safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Denatured Alcohol is used here as solvent. Denatured alcohol is used as a solvent but can lead to skin dryness and irritation, especially in sensitive individuals.
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 UV filter that helps protect the skin from sun damage but may raise concerns about skin absorption.
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. This UV filter provides sun protection but has potential concerns regarding skin irritation and absorption.
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. A synthetic UV filter that offers broad-spectrum protection but may raise safety concerns due to its chemical nature.
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 another UV filter that enhances sun protection but may have safety implications.
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 provides UVA protection but is synthetic and may raise concerns about skin compatibility.
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 acts as a solvent and skin-conditioning agent, but its synthetic nature may raise some concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: PROPANEDIOL
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Is C12 22 Alkyl Acrylate Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
C12 22 Alkyl Acrylate Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer is used here as thickener. This copolymer is used for texture and stability but is synthetic, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: C12-22 ALKYL ACRYLATE/HYDROXYETHYLACRYLATE COPOLYMER
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Is Drometrizole Trisiloxane safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Drometrizole Trisiloxane is used here as uv_filter. A silicone-based UV filter that provides sun protection but may have concerns regarding skin absorption.
Role in formula: uv_filter
Original: DROMETRIZOLE TRISILOXANE
Read the full ingredient profile for Drometrizole Trisiloxane
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Is Diisopropyl Adipate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Diisopropyl Adipate is used here as emollient. This emollient helps to soften and smooth the skin but is synthetic, raising some safety concerns.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE
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Is Diisopropyl Sebacate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Diisopropyl Sebacate is used here as emollient. Another emollient that enhances skin feel but is synthetic, which may raise quality 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 used for its emollient properties but is synthetic, which 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 supports skin health.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: TOCOPHEROL
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Is Acrylates C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Acrylates C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is used here as thickener. This crosspolymer is used for texture and stability but is synthetic, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
Read the full ingredient profile for Acrylates C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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Is Caprylyl Glycol safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Caprylyl Glycol is used here as preservative. Caprylyl glycol acts as a preservative and skin-conditioning agent but is synthetic, which may raise safety concerns.
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 for thickening but is synthetic, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: SODIUM POLYACRYLATE
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Is Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used here as chelating_agent. This chelating agent helps stabilize the formulation but is synthetic, raising some safety 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: 4270480
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