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Malibu KIDS 50 SPF Lotion
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Malibu KIDS 50 SPF Lotion

by Malibu

Safety score

Avoid

Based on an ingredient-level analysis for babies and young children. Not medical advice.

Ingredients to watch

Homosalate

moderate

Homosalate is a chemical UV filter that is absorbed into the skin and bloodstream. The EU restricts its concentration to 1.4%. It has weak endocrine-disrupting activity.

Absorbed through skin

Benzophenone-3

high

Benzophenone-3 is the INCI name for oxybenzone — same safety concerns apply. It is absorbed into the bloodstream and is a known endocrine disruptor.

Avoid in children's sunscreens

What's good in it

Benefit

propylene glycol

Attracts moisture and helps other ingredients penetrate the skin.

Humectant / solvent

Benefit

Tocopherol Acetate

This ingredient has not yet been fully analyzed. Until a complete safety review is available, we assign a mild concern rating out of caution. This does not mean the ingredient is harmful — it may be entirely benign once reviewed.

Safe ingredient

Benefit

Aloe Barbadensis

This ingredient has not yet been fully analyzed. Until a complete safety review is available, we assign a mild concern rating out of caution. This does not mean the ingredient is harmful — it may be entirely benign once reviewed.

Safe ingredient

Benefit

WATER

Used as the primary carrier for all other ingredients.

Solvent

Benefit

Stearic Acid

A fatty acid naturally found in shea butter and other fats that gives creams their consistency.

Emollient / thickener

Benefit

C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE

This ingredient has not yet been fully analyzed. Until a complete safety review is available, we assign a mild concern rating out of caution. This does not mean the ingredient is harmful — it may be entirely benign once reviewed.

Safe ingredient

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Product data © Open Food Facts / Open Beauty Facts / Open Products Facts contributors, used under the ODbL. Safety information is general and not medical advice — always check labels and consult your pediatrician.