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Coppertone

Limited Edition Ultra Guard SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion

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Coppertone Limited Edition Ultra Guard SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion is a sunscreen with 26 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A). No common allergens flagged.

Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged

Is Coppertone Limited Edition Ultra Guard SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates Coppertone Limited Edition Ultra Guard SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion "Avoid" for pregnancy because it contains Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A). Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic). Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octocrylene (10%), Oxybenzone (6%). Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.

Does Coppertone Limited Edition Ultra Guard SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Coppertone Limited Edition Ultra Guard SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion has none of the common allergens Jouaxia flags: fragrance, essential oils, snail mucin, denatured alcohol, or niacinamide.

Is it OK for kids and teens?

Kids (ages 3–11)

Not for kids

  • Retinoid (vitamin A) (Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A)): An anti-aging and acne active children's skin doesn't need; dermatologists see red, itchy rashes in kids who use retinoids, and they make skin more sensitive to the sun.
  • Oxybenzone sunscreen filter (Oxybenzone (6%)): Children's hospitals suggest avoiding oxybenzone for young children; mineral sunscreens (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) are gentler and suit sensitive skin.

Teens (ages 12–17)

Use with care

  • Anti-aging retinoid (Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A)): Teen skin doesn't need anti-aging retinol, and it can irritate and make skin more sensitive to the sun. For pimples, adapalene (sold over the counter from age 12) is the retinoid dermatologists recommend.

General guidance from the ingredient list, not medical advice. For babies under 3, or skin problems that don't get better, ask a doctor. How we rate for kids and teens · Skincare for teens

What are the ingredients in Coppertone Limited Edition Ultra Guard SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion?

26 ingredients, in label order. Ingredients flagged for pregnancy are highlighted. Select an ingredient to see what it does.

  1. 1.Avobenzone (3%)
  2. 2.Homosalate (15%)
  3. 3.Octisalate (5%)
  4. 4.Octocrylene (10%)
  5. 5.Oxybenzone (6%)
  6. 6.Water
  7. 7.Butylene Glycol
  8. 8.Microcrystalline Cellulose
  9. 9.Glyceryl Stearate
  10. 10.Behenyl Alcohol
  11. 11.Benzyl Alcohol
  12. 12.Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
  13. 13.Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
  14. 14.Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A)
  15. 15.Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
  16. 16.Stearic Acid
  17. 17.Palmitic Acid
  18. 18.Lauryl Alcohol
  19. 19.Myristyl Alcohol
  20. 20.Cetyl Alcohol
  21. 21.Lecithin
  22. 22.Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
  23. 23.Chlorphenesin
  24. 24.Cellulose Gum
  25. 25.Butylated PVP
  26. 26.Disodium EDTA

Ingredient list from INCIDecoder. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.