cerave Baby Sunscreen Lotion

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Titanium Dioxide
2. Zinc Oxide
3. Water
4. Butyloctyl Salicylate
5. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
6. Glycerin
7. Caprylyl Methicone
8. Isohexadecane
9. Triethylhexanoin
10. Mica
11. Glyceryl Stearate
12. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
13. Peg-100 Stearate
14. Alumina
15. Polyhydroxystearic Acid
16. Aluminum Stearate
17. Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides
18. Polypropylsilsesquioxane
19. Xanthan Gum
20. Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer
21. Ceramide 3
22. Ceramide 6-Ii
23. Ceramide 1
24. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
25. Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
26. Niacinamide
27. Hyaluronic Acid
28. Sodium Hydroxide
29. Phenoxyethanol
30. Cetyl Alcohol
31. Isostearic Acid
32. Peg-75 Stearate
33. Citric Acid
34. Tetrasodium Edta
35. Propylene Glycol Stearate
36. Glyceryl Isostearate
37. Propylene Glycol Isostearate
38. Oleth-25
39. Ceteth-25
40. Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
41. Ceteth-20
42. Steareth-20
43. Stearic Acid
44. Ethylhexyl Glycerin
45. Glucamine
46. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
47. Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
48. Silica
49. Phytosphingosine
50. Cholesterol
51. Carbomer

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains PEGContains essential oilsContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)

Titanium Dioxide

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc OxideC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HAIR CONDITIONING

Butyloctyl Salicylate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Caprylyl Methicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Isohexadecane

Other ingredients

TriethylhexanoinMicaGlyceryl StearateTrimethylsiloxysilicatePeg-100 StearateAluminaPolyhydroxystearic AcidAluminum StearateCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridesPolypropylsilsesquioxaneXanthan GumHydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate CopolymerCeramide 3Ceramide 6-IiCeramide 1Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCarthamus Tinctorius Seed OilNiacinamideHyaluronic AcidSodium HydroxidePhenoxyethanolCetyl AlcoholIsostearic AcidPeg-75 StearateCitric AcidTetrasodium EdtaPropylene Glycol StearateGlyceryl IsostearatePropylene Glycol IsostearateOleth-25Ceteth-25Inulin Lauryl CarbamateCeteth-20Steareth-20Stearic AcidEthylhexyl GlycerinGlucamineTriethoxycaprylylsilaneSodium Lauroyl LactylateSilicaPhytosphingosineCholesterolCarbomer

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Ingredients explained

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Oil-soluble exfoliating emollient; avoid for aspirin-sensitive users and high-concentration leave-on products

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Caprylyl Methicone

Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Triethylhexanoin

Light ester for non-greasy feel and fragrance; low allergenicity, high levels can act as solvent

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Silicate powder, oil-absorbing emollient; insoluble, high levels feel powdery.

Peg-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Alumina

Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.

Aluminum Stearate

Aluminum stearate used as anticaking, emulsion stabilizer, and viscosity controller; restricted to IV/150 uses, avoid direct contact with acids.

Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides

Common lightweight ester oil; pleasant skin feel, high biocompatibility for moisturizing bases.

Polypropylsilsesquioxane

Propylsilsesquioxane, volatile silicone film former; smooths, low occlusion, very low comedogenic risk

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer

Not decoded yet

Ceramide 3

Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended

Ceramide 6-Ii

Not decoded yet

Ceramide 1

Not decoded yet

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Natural seed oil rich in linoleic acid; moisturizing, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Isostearic Acid

Fatty acid derivative as emulsifier auxiliary and emollient; insoluble, requires homogenization, may feel slightly greasy

Peg-75 Stearate

PEG-75 stearate, non-ionic emulsifier/thickener; PEG-based, check for 1,4-dioxane limits, not used in some markets.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Tetrasodium Edta

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Propylene Glycol Stearate

Lipophilic humectant and emulsifier at 0.5–5%; very low comedogenicity

Glyceryl Isostearate

Glyceride emulsifier, oil-soluble; used in creams and ointments, 0.5–3%.

Propylene Glycol Isostearate

Not decoded yet

Oleth-25

Not decoded yet

Ceteth-25

Not decoded yet

Inulin Lauryl Carbamate

Modified inulin surfactant, mild emulsification/cleansing; prebiotic, reduced irritation

Ceteth-20

Not decoded yet

Steareth-20

Not decoded yet

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Ethylhexyl Glycerin

Mild solvent and humectant at 1–5%; non-irritating, pairs well with other moisturizers

Glucamine

Not decoded yet

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

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