Is Kids Spray Solaire Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cien Sun
Kids Spray Solaire is a sunscreen from Cien Sun. 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 Alcohol, Parabinan, Disodium Edta.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several synthetic ingredients like Octocrylene and Ethylhexyl Salicylate, which are effective UV filters but raise concerns about potential skin irritation and environmental impact.
Main concern
Contains synthetic preservatives like Disodium EDTA, which may raise concerns about skin sensitivity.
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 effective UV filters like Octocrylene and Ethylhexyl Salicylate, providing sun protection.
- Includes Tocopheryl Acetate, an antioxidant that can help protect skin from oxidative stress.
- Glycerin is present, which acts as a moisturizer, helping to keep skin hydrated.
- Caprylyl Glycol serves as a skin-conditioning agent, enhancing the product's feel on the skin.
Concerns
- Contains synthetic preservatives like Disodium EDTA, which may raise concerns about skin sensitivity.
- Parabens are present, which are controversial due to potential hormonal effects.
- The presence of Acrylates may indicate a higher level of processing, which can affect skin compatibility.
- Some ingredients like Alcohol can be drying and irritating for sensitive skin types.
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 Aqua safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Aqua is used here as base. Aqua serves as the solvent in this formulation, providing hydration and helping to dissolve other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua
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Is Octocrylene safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Octocrylene is used here as flavor. Octocrylene is a synthetic UV filter that helps protect skin from sun damage but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Octocrylene
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Is Alcohol safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Alcohol is used here as solvent. Alcohol is used as a solvent but can be drying and irritating, especially for sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Alcohol
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Is C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient acts as an emollient, providing a smooth application but may raise concerns about skin compatibility.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
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Is Glycerin safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Glycerin is used here as moisturizer. Glycerin is a humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin, contributing positively to skin hydration.
Role in formula: moisturizer
Original: Glycerin
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Is Buy Mhoxydibenzoylmethane safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Buy Mhoxydibenzoylmethane is used here as flavor. This ingredient is a UV filter that provides protection against UVA rays but may have stability issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Buy Mhoxydibenzoylmethane
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Is Ethylhexyl Salicylate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is used here as flavor. Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a UV filter that helps absorb UVB rays but can cause irritation in some individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Ethylhexyl Salicylate
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Is Iscoyl Palmitate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Iscoyl Palmitate is used here as emollient. Iscoyl Palmitate acts as an emollient, providing a smooth texture but may not be suitable for all skin types.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Iscoyl Palmitate
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Is Vp Hexadecene Copolymer safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Vp Hexadecene Copolymer is used here as film_former. This ingredient forms a film on the skin, enhancing water resistance but may lead to a heavier feel.
Role in formula: film_former
Original: VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
Read the full ingredient profile for Vp Hexadecene Copolymer
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Is Triacontanyl Pvp safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Triacontanyl Pvp is used here as film_former. Triacontanyl PVP is used to improve the product's texture and application but may not be suitable for sensitive skin.
Role in formula: film_former
Original: Triacontanyl PVP
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Is Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid is used here as flavor. This ingredient is a UV filter that provides protection against UVB rays but may cause irritation in some users.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Read the full ingredient profile for Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
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Is Crystalline Cellulose safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Crystalline Cellulose is used here as thickener. Crystalline Cellulose is used as a thickener, improving product consistency but may not provide significant benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Crystalline Cellulose
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Is Tocopheryl Acetate safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Tocopheryl Acetate is used here as antioxidant. Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of Vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect skin from oxidative stress.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Tocopheryl Acetate
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Is Bis Eexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Bis Eexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine is used here as flavor. This ingredient is a broad-spectrum UV filter that provides protection but may raise concerns about skin irritation.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Bis-Eexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
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Is Caprylyl Glycol safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Caprylyl Glycol is used here as conditioning_agent. Caprylyl Glycol is a skin-conditioning agent that enhances the product's feel and provides moisture.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: Caprylyl Glycol
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Is Sodium Hydroxide safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Sodium Hydroxide is used here as buffer. Sodium Hydroxide is used to adjust pH but can be irritating in high concentrations.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Sodium Hydroxide
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Is Ethylhexylglycerin safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Ethylhexylglycerin is used here as preservative. Ethylhexylglycerin is a synthetic preservative that helps maintain product stability but may cause irritation.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Ethylhexylglycerin
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Is Parabinan safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Parabinan is used here as preservative. Parabinan is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns due to potential hormonal effects.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: parabinan
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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 ingredient is used as a thickener and stabilizer but may not be suitable for sensitive skin.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crossmer
Read the full ingredient profile for Acrylates C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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Is Disodium Edta safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Disodium Edta is used here as chelating_agent. Disodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that may raise concerns about skin sensitivity.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Disodium EDTA
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Is Acrylates Copolymer safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Acrylates Copolymer is used here as thickener. Acrylates Copolymer is used to improve texture but may not provide significant benefits for skin health.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Acrylates Copolymer
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Is Cellulose Gum safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Cellulose Gum is used here as thickener. Cellulose Gum is a thickening agent that improves product consistency but may not offer additional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Cellulose Gum
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: 4278080
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