1. Thinkbaby Safe SPF 50+
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A 100% safe cream protector that will keep your child safe from sunburns, the Thinkbaby is our favorite sunscreen as it doesn’t only provide a hearty 50+ protection factor, but it is made with the safest of ingredients, lacking any chemicals that would have harmed the skin. It’s a mineral-based product that comes in the form of a thick cream that is easy to apply and wears off hard. It is water resistant for up to 80 minutes, so your kid can have as much fun in the water without fearing the UV rays might get to him/her. Furthermore, it is free of parabens and phthalates, so it won’t cause any allergic reactions.
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- Formula is free of harmful chemicals
- Easy to apply as it isn’t oily
- Is based on minerals
- Water resistant up to 80 minutes
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Safety is your priority as a parent when you go with your children to the beach, and with the Thinkbaby, regardless of your kid’s age, you are sure to keep the small one protected from sunburns. It won’t wear off even when the child enters the water, resisting perfectly on the skin for up to 80 minutes.
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A non-allergenic sun protection cream that you must get for your kids is this one from Babyganics. It doesn’t come at an expensive price, it provides a hefty SPF 50 protection, and the fragrance-free profile ensures the small ones will tolerate it. The mineral-based formula it is composed of ensures a wide UVA and UVB protection. Some of its ingredients include a blend of sunflower, black cumin, tomato, cranberry, and raspberry seed oils. Furthermore, it glides on the skin smoothly to ensure an effortless application.
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- Glides on the skin smoothly to ensure an effortless application
- Provides a broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection
- Mineral-based formula – contains a blend of sunflower, tomato, black cumin, cranberry, and raspberry seed oils
- Comes at an affordable price
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To keep your kids protected against the harmful effects of UV, you must try out this sunscreen. The SPF 50 factor ensures a thorough protection against UVA and UVB, while the natural mineral-based profile makes it safe for the child’s skin, regardless how sensitive it generally is.
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Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen
3. Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen
Recommended by pediatricians, this sunscreen is speically made for babies. It doesn’t contain any parabens or fragrances, so it is totally safe to use. In comparison to other products, this is a mineral-based formula that reflects the suns’ rays. It contains 10% zinc oxide and 5% titanium dioxide. The formula has a thick consistency and it has an SPF of 30. Also, it is water-resistant for 40 minutes. A really nice thing about this cream is that the container turns blue when it is exposed to UV rays. The sunscreen is made in Australia, where the climate is hot and the skin requires better protection. The Blue Lizard brand has a long history behind, more than 20 years, and currently it offers many formulas specially made for babies, kids, sensitive skin, active adults, and people who practice sports.
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- The bottle turns pink when the UV radiation is strong
- Doesn’t irritate the skin as it doesn’t contain parabens or fragrances
- Contains zinc and titanium to successfully block UV sunlight
- It is recommended by dermatologists
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- Not very easy to apply as it is rather thick
- It leaves a white residue on the skin
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The cream is ideal for the soft and sensitive skin of your baby. It doesn’t contain chemicals and it comes in an innovative bottle that turns pink when it is exposed to UV.
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Sunology Kid's & Baby Safe SPF 50 Broad Spectrum Lotion
4. Sunology Kid’s & Baby Safe SPF 50 Broad Spectrum Lotion
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The lotion has been specially created for the little ones’ care, that love to swim and play under the beautiful sunshine. The product can resist up to 80 minutes of swimming and is able to provide a secure protection even for sensitive skin. It doesn’t contain chemical additives, so you don’t have to be worried because your kid’s eyes or skin will not get irritated. This formula provides a smooth and fine application for all types of skin due to its great “moringa essential oil” infusion. It is recommended to gently apply it to your baby’s skin at least 15 minutes before sun exposure, using small and circular moves in order to obtain an invisible finish.
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- It cotnains zinc oxide and titanium dioxide natural active ingredients
- It has a non-stinging formula, providing a smooth application
- It comes with moringa essential oil infusions, improving the appearance and radiance of the skin
- It gets absorbed easily by the skin
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- It comes in a smaller quantity than other products
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Made from natural ingredients, this sunscreen is preferred by many parents. It contains vitamin A, C, and E, as well as Omega 6 and 9 oils. It doesn’t sting and is sweat and water resistant up to 80 minutes. It was top rated by EWG and is Leaping Bunny certified. The only drawback is that it comes in a small 2 ounces bottle.
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Thinksport Kid's Safe SPF 50+
5. Thinksport Kid’s Safe SPF 50+
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This lotion can be safely applied before sun exposure, to children older than 6 months and also pregnant women, without the risk of getting any skin damages. Being a water-resistant product, your kid can freely go swimming for up to 80 minutes from the moment of application. Thinksport is perfect for sensitive skin and applies and absorbs easily, without giving “an oily” sensation. It doesn’t have an obtrusive smell and doesn’t contain harmful chemicals or gluten. This product has an immediate action, it does not require to be applied within a specific time frame, so you can expose your kid to the sun without any worries.
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- It is free of biologically harmful chemicals
- It applies and absorbs easily, without leaving an oily feel
- Unlike other products, it does not have an obtrusive smell
- It gets absorbed easily by the skin
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Nice option to consider with no parabens or other harmful ingredients. The lotion was top rated by EWG from 2010 to 2013. At the same time, it meets the Whole Foods Premium Body Care requirements. It can protect the skin for up to 80 minutes. Additionally, it is available in a 6 ounces bottle, so you can use it for more applications.
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All Good SPF 30 Kids Sunscreen Lotion
6. All Good SPF 30 Kids Sunscreen Lotion
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You can use this kind of product every time you are willing to spend considerable time with you kid under sun exposure. You don’t have to worry if your little one has a sensitive skin, because this product offers a great protection due to its organic chamomile content, leaving the skin smooth and safe. It provides a light and non-greasy formula that resists well on the skin up to 80 minutes spent inside the water. The lotion does not irritate the eyes and does not melt like other products, that leave the skin with an oily sensation.
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- It contains organic chamomile for a gently soothing sensitive skin
- It does not leave a greasy sensation after applicatio
- It ensures a full body coverage and maximum absorptio
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- It comes in a smaller quantity than other products
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This lotion contains chamomile and calendula flower extract that makes it smell really good. It contains natural ingredients and it doesn’t sting the eyes. It provides up to 80 minutes protection in the water. Nevertheless, it has a lower SPF, namely 30+.
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7. LaRoche-Posay Anthelios
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This gentle sunscreen lotion is developed by dermatologists. It’s formulated with antioxidants that includes Vitamin E. The broad spectrum protection includes UVA/UVB with an SPF 60. It’s very easy to apply and take it wherever you go. In addition to this, it’s very easy to apply on the child’s skin because it quickly gets absorbed by the skin. You do not have to thoroughly rub it in. Furthermore, due to the fact that the formula is so advanced, it will help the skin to help neutralize damaging free radicals on the upper layer of the skin. Thus, the skin will get regenarated fast.
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- Perfect for oily, dry, and normal skin
- Natural coverage ensures you won’t get that fake look
- Perfect for concealing undereye circles
- Comes at a very cheap price
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- Some say it doesn’t cover scars
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The reason why this sells so well is because the formula is paraben-free, fragrance-freem and non-comedogenic. Which means that it’s very gentle on the child’s skin. In addition to this, it can resist many hours on the skin even if they dip in water.
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Sunblocz Baby+Kids - SPF 50
8. Sunblocz Baby+Kids – SPF 50
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Lacking harmful ingredients of any nature, whether it is chemical or synthetic, this protective cream ensures UV rays will be effectively blocked, thus not harming the skin of your child and potentially causing sunburns to appear. The solar protection factor it provides, which is SPF 50+, is the highest out there, thus providing a hefty blockage of the sun’s rays. In addition, it is easy to apply, and the 4-ounce capacity it delivers ensures you will use it throughout the entire duration of your holiday without having to buy another one.
Ingredients
The 100% natural composure of this product makes it safe to apply on the child’s skin, lacking artificial fragrances, dyes, chemical, or synthetic ingredients. The main active ingredient in it is zinc oxide, in a high percentage of 24.5%, other ingredients that go into its manufacturing including grape seed oil and other antioxidant rich components. It is hypoallergenic and safe for all skin types, so there are no limitations when it comes to compatibility.
Water Resistant
Water resistance is probably the most important factor as it shows whether the cream will still be on the child’s skin after entering the water or not. Fortunately, the Sunblocz is water resistant up to 80 minutes, so during this time span, even if the small one enters the water when you are at the beach, you can be confident that it still provides protection as it doesn’t get completely removed off the skin.
Application
When properly applied to the child’s skin, this protective product ensures the small one won’t suffer skin burns or other problematic issues caused by sun exposure. When you are using it for an infant or toddler, you should apply approximately half an ounce for every 2-3 hours of sun exposure. Despite the fact that it is waterproof, for extra safety, we recommend that you apply the cream again when the child gets out of the water and his/her skin is dry. This is also recommended after the small one sweats excessively or if you have used a towel to dry the child as it is likely for the cream to be removed in these instances.
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- It is hypoallergenic and safe for sensitive skin
- Contains powerful antioxidants
- It is made 100% of natural ingredients
- The product has never been tested on animals
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- One of the most expensive formula on the market
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Made of natural ingredients that won’t cause harm your kid’s skin. It is water resistant for up to 80. The sunscreen is recommended by pediatricians and is FDA registered. Additionally, it doesn’t contain parabens or gluten and it doesn’t irritate the eyes. The product is a little bit more expensive but is one of the most popular lotions you can get.
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Neutrogena Wet Skin Junior Spray SPF 70
9. Neutrogena Wet Skin Junior Spray SPF 70
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This spray sunscreen has been formulated to provide a long-lasting protection of your kid’s skin. It can be applied on the wet or dry skin and features Helioplex Technology that is able to offer a secure UVA/UVB protection with every application. The lotion is hypoallergenic and water resistant, so you can apply it even on sensitive skins, without any worries. It is recommended to apply it within 15 minutes before sun exposure, with the possibility of reapplication after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating. Remember not to use the product on damaged skin areas and carefully apply it with your hands, when using it for the face area.
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- It is hypoallergenic
- Compared to other products it provides a great sun protection factor
- It it safe to use on sensitive skin
- The product is PABA-free (para-aminobenzoic acid)
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- Customer service could be better
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This is a high sun protection factor solution. In comparison to the other products, it has a SPF of 70+. It is water resistant for up to 80 minutes and it smells like citrus. It comes in a form of spray which make is very easy to apply. Also, we like the fact that it comes in a large 5 ounces bottle.
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Banana Boat Kids Sunscreen Lotion
10. Banana Boat Kids Sunscreen Lotion
This lotion is water resistant up to 80 minutes. Thus, the children will be able to enjoy the water for as long as they wish without you having to interrupt them constantly. In addition to this, you and the kid will enjoy the fact that it’s tear-resistant and it’s also sting-free which means that the child won’t feel discomfort for using it for a long period of time. Also, it’s hypoallergenic so it’s suitable for all skins. What stands out about this model is the fact that it’s pediatrician-tested and it’s also recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. This means that you can purchase in confidence as you can rely on it for the whole vacation period.
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- Glides on the skin smoothly to ensure an effortless application
- Provides a broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection
- It’s water resistant up to 80 minutes
- Designed with a hypoallergenic formula
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The reason why we recommend this lotion is due to the fact that it has been thoroughly tested before being placed on the market and it’s also recommended by professionals. Also, there’s a large quantity of solution inside of the bottle.
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Basic Things About Kids Sun Safety
- Choose sunscreens with “broad spectrum” label: The UVA are the rays that tan our skin and the UVB are those that can cause serious burns to it. Well, both can damage unprotected skin, but their type of action is different. UVA rays are called “the sun’s silent killers” because unlike the UVB rays, you can’t feel their effects damaging your skin. In order to ensure adequate protection for your child’s skin, make sure that you choose products that have “broad spectrum” labels because they can offer proper protection of both UVA and UVB rays.
- Pay attention to your kid’s age: Babies are more likely to absorb chemicals at very young ages, as they have really sensitive skins and can be easily injured. Try to avoid using sunscreens before your baby turn 6 months old because their immune system is not strong enough for sun exposure.
- Always bring with you a pair of sunglasses The skin around their little eyes is very sensitive, so besides the fact that you are putting sunscreen in the eye zone, make sure that your kid is wearing sunglasses, starting at the age of 6 months, that offer 99% protection against UVA and UVB rays.
- Sunscreen allergies: Allergies are generally caused by fragrances and perfumes added to the sunscreens to give them pleasant smells, not by the ingredients that have the role of blocking the UV rays. In case you have experienced such a situation, choose products that are fragrance-free and have been tested on sensitive skins.
- Sunburns: If you don’t take all these necessary precaution measures before exposing your kid to the sun, it is possible to confront a serious health issue. In case you see strange changes in your baby’s skin, don’t wait for any second before running to a pediatrician, especially if the kid is under the age of 1. Besides serious wounds and burns, the sun can cause harmful metabolic diseases and this is not desirable at all.
- Babies under 6 months should not be exposed to the sun;
- Before using a sunscreen, apply it on a little patch of your baby’s skin and see how it acts;
- Choose a lotion that your kid feels comfortable with;
- Make sure your kid is wearing sunglasses and a hat;
- Always choose products that can be applied to sensitive skin;
- Protect your kid’s lips with a lip balm that has at least 20 SPF;
- Always choose products that are >water-resistant;
- Apply a generous amount of lotion on your little one’s body;
- Don’t forget to reapply the lotion every 2 or 3 hours;
