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    Protect Your Hide: 9 Of The Safest Sunscreens For Kids (& You)

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    Protect Your Hide: 9 Of The Safest Sunscreens For Kids (& You), little girl lying in the sun on a raft, suntanning

    Sunscreens. What we use to protect our kids and ourselves from sun damage has suddenly become a very complicated topic.

    Eighty percent of the 1,700 sunscreens tested by the Environmental Working Group were found unsafe, ineffective or both. As scary as those numbers are, it’s great to know EWG approved a number of products as ‘safer’ for children.

    Still, managing when and how long you are in the sun and use of protective clothing/hat, etc. is SAFER than sunscreen that is applied to the skin and absorbed no matter how safe it is stated to be.

    Caveat: I do this only in response to those who repeatedly requested it. (We personally don’t use sunscreen and didn’t when our kids were younger.) I use this internal sunscreen instead and we have always eaten lots of antioxidative foods, esp red raspberries which we grow!

    Hopefully, it will make it easier for you to find the one that’s right for your child’s (or your) needs. I’ve avoided any with nanoparticles of zinc which are suspect.

    The sensitive skin of babies and children is easily irritated by chemical-based sunscreens, so avoid sunscreens with para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), Vitamin A or oxybenzone, a hormone disruptor. Children’s sunscreens with less irritating mineral-based blocking ingredients like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide give the best UVA/UVB protection without the use of such harmful chemicals. They work by sitting on top of the skin to deflect and scatter damaging UV rays away from the skin. And unlike chemical ingredients, these protect your baby’s or child’s skin without being absorbed.

    Illusion Of Safety of Sunscreen

    Possibly due to an artificial sense of security in the power of sunscreen to protect the skin, melanoma – a deadly form of skin cancer – is on the rise.

    And people fail to take other measures to protect themselves from the sun, i.e. re-applying often enough, covering up, finding shade when possible, and avoiding the sun at midday. EWG disagrees with FDA’s decision allowing sunscreen makers to claim that their products prevent cancer or that they are ‘broad-spectrum’ giving consumers the illusion they’ve ‘got ’em covered’. This policy may lead people to rely on sunscreen use alone to mitigate their cancer risk – and that may backfire.

    The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies under 6 months be kept out of the sun altogether.

    SPF numbers measure a sunscreen’s ability to deflect burning UVB rays which burn the superficial layers of the skin. The SPF number does not say anything about a product’s ability to filter the UVA rays that cause deep skin damage, cause wrinkles and potentially, melanoma.

    Safest Sunscreens For Kids

    (All the following sunscreens have received a top score of 1 from EWG and are Kid-safe as well as Chemical-free, Paraben-free, petroleum-free, Fragrance-free, PABA-free.)

    Raw Elements Eco Form Sunscreen, SPF 30 Plus My top pick for kids. Real, God-made Ingredients: Non-Nano Zinc Oxide 23%, *Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea), *Camellia Sinensis (Black Tea), *Cannabis Savita (Hemp Seed) Oil, Cera Alba (Beeswax), *Coffea Arabica (Coffee Bean), *Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil, *Mangifera Indica (Mango Butter) Seed Butter, *Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, *Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa Butter) Seed Butter, Tocopherol. * = Certified Organic.

    Received a top score of 1 from EWG for adults, but because it is very water resistant (beyond 80 minutes), yet gentle and moisturizing, it is perfect for young ones. A thicker consistency but spreads very easily and the whiteness factor is there, but minimum. This is great for swimming, heavy sweating, or water play. I’m giving it the BEST INGREDIENTS AWARD: as good as, if not better (more antioxidant-rich botanical) ingredients than Badger, in my opinion. Hypoallergenic, Reef Safe, Gluten free, Cruelty free, Vegan, Non-GMO.

     

    Badger Balm SPF 30 Kids Sunscreen Cream (vanilla and tangerine), My close second pick for kids. Ingredients: Non-Nano Uncoated Zinc Oxide 18.75%, *Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil, *Cera alba (Beeswax), *Citrus aurantium dulcis (Sweet orange) peel oil, *Citrus tangerina (Tangerine) peel oil, Tocopherol (Sunflower Vitamin E), *Hippophae rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) fruit extract, *Vanilla planifolia (Vanilla) fruit extract. *= Certified Organic.

    Badger Baby Sunscreen Cream is almost identical, but replaces Vanilla and Tangerine with Chamomile and Calendula.

    Voted #1 BEST KIDS’ SUNSCREEN by Livestrong.com. and rated a 4.5 Stars from 273 reviews on Amazon. Badger seems to have mastered making their sunscreens less white on the skin without compromising the safety. Their sunscreens are now thicker and stay on for swimming (at least 40 minutes), but the “sticky” feeling has been greatly reduced.  Coral reef-safe. Gluten free, Cruelty free, Vegan. Non-GMO. 

    Protect Your Hide: 9 Of The Safest Sunscreens For Kids (& You), brands

    Jersey Kids Organic Sunscreen Baby Safe, SPF 30  Ingredients: Non-Nano Zinc Oxide 25%, Artesian Spring Water, Certified Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Certified Organic Jojoba Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Organic Shea Butter, Vegetable Emulsifying Wax NF, Vegetable Vitamin E (Non-GMO from sunflower seeds).

    Voted #1 BEST ALL-PURPOSE SUNSCREEN by Livestrong.com.  Non-GMO plant extracts, vitamins and botanicals.  Anti-aging, Safe for the Whole Family, Baby Safe, Tested Broad Spectrum Protection.  Biodegradable. Gluten- free.  Reef- Friendly, Cruelty-Free, Vegan.

     

    Loving Naturals Clear Body Sunscreen, SPF 30+ Ingredient: Uncoated Non-Nano Zinc Oxide 24.7%, Grape Seed Oil, Organic Sunflower Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides (from Coconut Oil), Organic Beeswax, Stearic Acid (from Palm Oil), Organic Honey, Sea Salt, Purified Water.

    Both the ingredients and the performance are excellent.  If you refuse to use a sunscreen that makes you look white, look no more! Reviews say it feels like a natural sunscreen but it blends well and it applies CLEAR! No one needs to look ghostly. This can be used for the face, especially at the beach, swimming laps at the pool, tennis or other outdoor sport or water play.

    Organic Ingredients (Non-GMO), Broad Spectrum Protection, Cruelty Free, Gluten Free, Water Resistant, Reef-safe.

     

    Thinksport Kid’s Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+ Ingredients:  Zinc oxide 20% (non-nano), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Extract, Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides, Sorbitan stearate (coconut based), Pinus Wood Resin, vegetable glycerin, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Carica Papaya Fruit, Cetyl Dimethicone, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil , Hydrogenated Castor Oil, magnesium Sulfate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Purified water.

    Rated a 4.5 Stars in 287 Amazon reviews. This does rate REALLY well with EWG’s Skin Deep scores an ‘excellent’ for UVA and SPF protection. Applies and absorbs easily non-oily feel. Highest SPF 50 plus, water resistance is 80 minutes. Rich in antioxidants and botanicals to protect and nourish skin. 

    Protect Your Hide: 9 Of The Safest Sunscreens For Kids (& You). brands

    BurnOut Kids Physical Sunscreen, SPF 35 Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (non-nano) 18.9%, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Helionori, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract, Plantago Lanceolata (Plantain) Leaf Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Ethylhexylglycerin.

    Received a top score of 1 from EWG. Voted BEST KIDS’ SPORT SUNSCREEN (Tied for #1) by Livestrong.com.

    Hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, non-greasy, for sensitive skin. Biodegradable, ocean-safe. Rich in Antioxidants and botanicals to protect and nourish skin. 

     

    All Terrain KidSport Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30 Ingredients: Non-Nano Zinc Oxide (16%), Purified Water, Caprylic/capric triglycerides, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Methylcellulose, Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Gel, Bladderwrack (Fucus Vesiculosus) Extract, Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus) Extract, d-alpha Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Dehydroxanthan Gum, Grapefruit (Citrus Grandis) Seed Extract, Jojoba Oil, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Sea Kelp (Macrocystis Pyrifera) Extract

    Safe for sensitive skin. Very water/sweat resistant; Proven effective up to 80 minutes in water. Non-Nano, transparent and non-whitening. No eye sting and non-greasy.

    Due to learning more about hazards of Titanium dioxide, I can no longer recommend these 2 following products without more research:

    Goddess Garden Kid’s Natural Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30,  Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 6.4%, Zinc Oxide 6.0% (non-nano), Aloe Vera*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Coconut Oil), Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside (Coconut Oil), Glycerin*, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Oil*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Lecithin (Sunflower), Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Rubus Idaeus (Red Raspberry) Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Xanthan Gum (*CERTIFIED ORGANIC)

    Non-Nano, Reef-safe, Gluten free, Cruelty free, Vegan, and non-GMO.

     

    Sunology Natural Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 For Kids  Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 7.5%, Zinc Oxide 10%, Aluminum Hydroxide, BIS-PEG-12 Dimethicone Candelillate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Feruloyl Soy Glycerides, Glyceryl Isostearate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Hydrated Silica, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, Quaternium-18 Hectorite, Tocopherol.

    This sunscreen doesn’t leave any white residue and is very easy to spread. Fragrance free. For sensitive skin. Gentle for a smooth and soothing application, will not burn skin or eyes. Reef-safe.

    Lastly, I will tell you – I don’t wear any sunscreen, but instead I take Astaxanthin. Read this for why: Astaxanthin: My Internal Sunscreen & Antiaging Support

    Invest in your skin. It is going to represent you for a very long time.

    I’d love to know your recommendations for safer sunscreens. Please share any in the comments.

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    1. kt

      May 17, 2016 at 1:02 am

      Thanks! I’ve used Australia’s clean ss for a number of years. Do you have any thoughts 4 adults or would use these kid ones 4 adults as well?

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      • Jacqueline

        May 17, 2016 at 9:50 am

        Great question, Kt 🙂 I will be using the Raw Elements (my top pick) this summer along with my husband. But I also stay out of the 10-2P sun or cover mt head . At 64 I want to minimize sunspots and uneven skin tone. I’ll check out Australia’s Clean ss.

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    2. C Kind

      May 17, 2016 at 5:29 am

      We are doing the “red foods + low/no sugar challenge” (& of course we try Not to be out in the ‘hi noon’ sum) this week – first trip out this summer. At the beach. I put a little ss on our faces and shoulders yesterday bc we were out a long time. Day 3 and nobody’s burned yet. I swear it’s a powerful blocker! ?
      (PS – just found and am loving your fb page… Thanks!)

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    3. Molly V.

      May 17, 2016 at 5:50 am

      I use Arbonne’s sun care line, also mineral based. 🙂

      Reply
    4. Jackie M

      May 18, 2016 at 9:13 am

      We love Purple Prairie products here in Minnesota. They work so well and even though the sunscreen isn’t labeled water resistant, it holds up very well in water!!

      Reply
    5. Connie

      May 18, 2016 at 10:01 pm

      Do you know if the Raw Elements is only avail online?

      Reply
      • Jacqueline

        May 18, 2016 at 10:47 pm

        I have not seen it in a store, Connie, but you could go to the website and ask customer service if they have stores they sell to. I hope you can find it that way 🙂
        Blessings!

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    6. Herbal

      May 27, 2016 at 2:52 pm

      Thanks for this post, Jacqueline! We have found that during the summer months increasing our Vitamins A & D, E, and C intake, will help prevent sunburn when outside daily. But, when we have to be out for longer periods of time, we use the Soleo Organics brand. I found that, for me, this has helped bring out a nice tan!

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    7. francie

      July 04, 2016 at 12:15 pm

      I think these brands of sunscreen are probably great for daily use for going to the park or gardening…cycling etc. But for going to a place like a beach in Mexico, or even a swimming pool, I would never put any of these on my child because she has such fair skin. With these brands she would burn within an hour in a swimming pool in the Texas sun. She has even burned and blistered with 100spf on other brands. So from now on we are using banana boat 100 spf with an spf 50 rashguard in the water. That seems to be the only combination that keeps her from burning. We eat a healthy diet as well.

      My comment is not to be contrary but to save other moms and kiddos the trouble of a sunburn especially if they live in a southern state where the sun is brutal in the summer months.

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    8. Bonnie

      July 06, 2016 at 2:28 pm

      Here’s one to add to your round-up. It is SPF 15, so allows you to build a little bit of tan that might help protect skin. https://smile.amazon.com/Caribbean-Solutions-Solguard-Natural-Ounce/dp/B001DITLF8/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1467833141&sr=1-3&keywords=caribbean+solutions+sunscreen

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      • Jacqueline

        July 06, 2016 at 7:10 pm

        Thanks, Bonnie! Made me smile to see your name here 😉 I pray you are doing well, friend!

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    9. Russ

      December 12, 2016 at 7:32 pm

      I love the use of hemp seeds in the raw elements sunscreen. It’s amazing how many uses hemp seeds have, lotion being just one…Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work Jacqueline!

      Reply

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