Kids Protect & Care SPF 30 INCI List & Ingredients | Nivea

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This sunscreen from Nivea lists 31 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

3 known allergens in this formula

2 known irritants

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Ethylhexyl salicylate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingScar healingBarrier repairBrighteningReduces irritationRedness reducing

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
3
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

31

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, glycerin, alcohol denat., ethylhexyl salicylate, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, dibutyl adipate, ethylhexyl triazone, panthenol, copernicia cerifera cera, vp/hexadecene copolymer, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, tocopheryl acetate, tetrasodium iminodisuccinate, cellulose gum, microcrystalline cellulose, xanthan gum, polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, sucrose polystearate, sodium stearoyl glutamate, hydrogenated polyisobutene, trisodium edta, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, sodium chloride, sodium sulfate, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, parfum

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4alcohol denat.

Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Kids Protect & Care SPF 30 contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Kids Protect & Care SPF 30 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Kids Protect & Care SPF 30 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Kids Protect & Care SPF 30's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Kids Protect & Care SPF 30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Kids Protect & Care SPF 30 contains 3 flagged allergens and 2 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Kids Protect & Care SPF 30 against your own profile.