Coppertone Sport Sunscreen / Skin Protectant is a sunscreen with 21 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Oxybenzone (6%). No common allergens flagged.
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Is Coppertone Sport Sunscreen / Skin Protectant safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Coppertone Sport Sunscreen / Skin Protectant "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), 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 Sport Sunscreen / Skin Protectant contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Coppertone Sport Sunscreen / Skin Protectant 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)
Use with care
- 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)
Teen-friendly
No ingredients we flag for teens. Acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are fine.
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 Sport Sunscreen / Skin Protectant?
21 ingredients, in label order. Ingredients flagged for pregnancy are highlighted. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
- 1.Avobenzone (3%)
- 2.Homosalate (15%)
- 3.Octisalate (5%)
- 4.Oxybenzone (6%)
- 5.Petrolatum (30%)
- 6.Ozokerite
- 7.Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
- 8.Isocetyl Stearate
- 9.Isopropyl Lanolate
- 10.Microcrystalline Wax
- 11.Isopropyl Myristate
- 12.Mineral Oil
- 13.Lanolin
- 14.Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
- 15.Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
- 16.Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- 17.Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- 18.Tocopheryl Linoleate
- 19.Cetyl Alcohol
- 20.Paraffin
- 21.Flavor
Ingredient list from INCIDecoder. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.