Sunscreens: comparison results. Review of sunscreens for children up to a year old (very many letters) Aven sunscreen for children

1. Mustela bebe Sun protection cream for newborns SCF50+ (50 ml) price about 1200 ru

From them: Delicate children's skin reacts very negatively to aggressive sunlight. Therefore, it needs special care and protection. Mustela baby sunscreen has a completely natural composition, perfectly protects the skin in two stages. On the surface, it protects it from burns and the negative effects of ultraviolet, infrared rays, creating a repulsive layer. In the deep layers of the epidermis, it actively moisturizes and saturates the skin with the necessary microelements to restore the natural protective reaction of the skin. Soft structure, pleasant aroma and natural composition does not cause allergies, easy to apply, gives instant results.

Gag: In general, I trust this company, the composition is without fragrances, dyes and alcohol, the cream has a white color - which will allow you to notice not missed places. The reviews are good - here's an interesting excerpt from one:

… There are two, in my opinion, absolutely identical products: Mustela Sunscreen for children SPF 50+ for especially sensitive areas 75 ml and Mustela Sunscreen for children SPF 50+ for sensitive skin 50 ml. I still don't understand the difference between them. The protection factor is the same, the tube is larger for the cream for sensitive areas, the price is the same. On the body, they both also behave in exactly the same way. The only difference in composition is that there are more herbal supplements in the cream for sensitive areas. But then it should also cost more, and there should be less of it in the tube, because there are fewer especially sensitive areas on the body than just sensitive skin. Why the first cream is cheaper, but the tube is larger, I can’t understand. Therefore, if you are tormented by the question of which cream to choose, as I once did, take it for sensitive areas. There is more cream...

2.La Roche-Posay Anthelios Dermo-kids for children spray, SPF50+/PPD20- costs about 1100 ru for 200 ml

From them: The Mexoryl® SX and XL solar filter system provides photostable protection against the negative effects of UVB/UVA rays. UVA-ULTRA protection: the product meets more stringent* requirements than the European standard to prevent negative effects UVA rays on the skin. Means is steady against action of water, sand, sweat. Easily absorbed and easy to apply. Contains La Roche-Posay Thermal Water, naturally rich in Selenium, a powerful antioxidant. Without perfume fragrances. No parabens. Resistant to water and sweat.

Gag: Pts good reviews, found an unrealistically detailed and useful review ((I can give a link upon request))) here, as they explained to me, you can’t put it up)), it follows from it (when analyzing the composition, including) that the cream is of good quality

3. CHICCO SUN CREAM "BABY MOMENTS", SPF 50+ FROM BIRTH (75 ML)It costs about 800 ru

From them:

Sun protection featuresCHICCO BABY MOMENTS:

UV protection

Without smell

Do not wash off with water

Does not contain alcohol and dyes

With organo-mineral filters

Hypoallergenic

Tested by microbiologists and dermatologists

sunscreen spray CHICCO BABY MOMENTS moisturizes delicate baby skin and prevents irritation and redness.

Contains UVA and UVB filters that protect against the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays, vitamin E soothes, softens and nourishes.

Protects and moisturizes the skin even during bathing.

Easily absorbed, suitable for all skin types.

Gag: I didn’t really find the composition, there are few reviews: one of them says that the main plus is that the cream is not absorbed and thus does not harm the skin))) the manufacturer claims that the cream is easily absorbed

4. AVÈNE SPF 50+ LOTION FOR CHILDREN, costs about 1000 ru for 100 ml

From them:Very high level of protection for sensitive skin. Effective against the entire spectrum of solar radiation (short and long UV-A and UV-B rays). Does not contain parabens.

Certified UV-A. Very water resistant. 100% photostable.
Suitable for very fair skin with hypersensitivity to the sun.

Avène SPF 50+ Baby Lotion meets all the requirements: effective protection, quality, pleasure to use and reliability.

Advantages:

The unique complex of active ingredients "SunSitive®", developed by the research center Pierre Fabre.
The minimum content of chemical filters in the composition of the sunscreen.
Pre-tocopheryl, a precursor of vitamin E, provides cell protection.
Avène thermal water has a soothing and anti-inflammatory effect.

Avène SPF 50+ has an invisible, non-greasy texture that makes application especially pleasant.
The airless tube with dispenser makes it easy to control the amount of product.

Gag: the company is trustworthy, there are few reviews, but good ones. I encounter, as with chicco, that there is no pure composition (now I want to know everything about breaths and dyes))) but nothing is written). I was especially pleased with this one: Avène SPF 50+ Baby Lotion meets all the requirements: effective protection, quality, pleasure to use and reliability.

5. Vichy Capital Soleil supermousse SPF50 sun protection for children 150ml, costs about 900 ru

From them: Protects against the full spectrum of UVA and UVB rays

Super waterproof

Super light like mousse:
100% gentle application for sensitive baby skin
Hypoallergenic
Paraben free
Tested under dermatological control

Super fun for kids:
Fruity aroma and juicy color
Easy to apply
New colorful packaging

ACTIVE COMPONENTS

Thermal water VICHY SPA, Mexoril® XL, Mexoril® SX, Octocrylene, Parsol 1789, Vitamin E, Arginine PCA

Gag: I don’t like it when everything is SUPER (- easy, - waterproof, etc.), the reviews are mostly positive, but the case of allergies is not rare, again, there are no cherished words without fragrance and dyes)) in one of the reviews I calculated that there is alcohol in the composition - but I did not find confirmation in the official descriptions, as well as refutation (for example, Mustella immediately declares that it is without alcohol)

6. My sunshine, about 150 ru for 55 ml

From them: Cream My sun sunscreen,specially designed for maximum protection of delicate children's skin from the sun, completely blocks the adverse effects of sunlight and prevents sunburn. Contains baby-safe filters that, in combination with vitamin E and calendula extract, provide long-term protection against a wide range of UVA / UVB radiation. Intensively softens the skin, protects it from overdrying, inflammation and prevents moisture loss, thanks to an active moisturizing complex. Safe even for the little ones.

Gag: opa opa opa pa)) an unexpected twist - all the reviews are like a selection - the best cream of all time)) of the shortcomings is only that it does not suit adults))) supposedly even from 3 months you can use it. A pleasant surprise, but I still decided to find the composition, I found more than 10 unsafe components in one negative review (I can give a link on request))), as I was explained, you can’t put it here)), I was struck by a huge amount of unknown alcohol)) and perfume)) by the way, there is a blog on baby where you can ask questions, an interesting fact is that from 3 months you can use spf 20 and 30, and 50 only from a year, although everyone recommends 50 for little ones ...

Eva sun did not find children's and kedem too

And finally: I found interesting information about our little ones

... When should you use baby sunscreen? - if you are going to the sea, go to city beaches or live in the country in the summer. A child walking normally does not need sun protection. The indiscriminate use of these cosmetics, especially for children under one year old, can be harmful: allergies, stress on the liver. Considering the fact that not all mothers buy protective cosmetics for their child from the sun by age, and not any cream marked “children's” in the nearest stall.

If your child is under three years old, and your walking area does not allow you to hide from the sun in a good way, DO NOT use creams marked “childish” or “for sensitive and children's skin”! These funds are suitable for children from 3-5 years. Look for age recommendations. Some mothers choose sun cosmetics using the poke method - for example, they use Garnier, Nivea or Avon products for small children. And then they are indignant: Christmas trees, sticks, why don’t they indicate a specific age! They have already indicated everything: their funds are “children's”. Not for newborns, not for toddlers, they are FOR CHILDREN. And what, a six-month-old child, he is not yet "children", or what? For industry, no. Quite different quality requirements.

For example, the products of the popular Mustela company have age indications: bebe or enfant. And for babies up to 1.5 years old, only Mustel's “sun protection milk SPF50” is suitable, it has the “bebe” mark on it. At CHICCO, protective cosmetics for children “from birth” (in fact, it doesn’t matter from 6 months) is a series with an orange stripe.

0 to 6 months: None of the existing sunscreens will work. The baby's skin absorbs everything so well that the components of the product can directly enter the circulatory system and cause a significant blow to the liver.

6-12 months: Choose sun protection products that are sold in pharmacies. These are special high quality hypoallergenic series, they do not contain harmful chemicals. They are not cheap, but very economical to use. These are such companies as: Avene, Klorane, Mustela, Ducrey, Institut Esthederm, Bioderma. La Roche Posay.

Economical option: Sanosan, Johnson "s And Johnson" s, Our mother. In a child up to a year old, the skin still absorbs chemicals well, so for urban walks it is better not to apply any cream - or lubricate only the cheeks, nose and shoulders, not forgetting to wash off the makeup after the walk.

From year: Bubchen, CHICCO, Vichy.

From 3-4 years old: any products marked "children's". Check for allergies. In this category, lotions and sprays from the sun are colored - in order to qualitatively color them with a restless child on the go, without missing a single patch of skin. Colored products, getting on the skin, after a while become transparent.

Something like that! I hope it's useful - all the best sun in the sky and healthy under the side;)

Ps personally, I am for mustella, from everything calculated, I think for little children they are best or la roche, IMHO

The main thing is that the sunscreen really protects from ultraviolet radiation and does it as safely as possible.

"Natural" composition is not necessarily effective and not always safe, because both natural and artificially synthesized substances can be both harmless and dangerous to health.

In children's products, inactive ingredients must also be safe, not enter into photochemical reactions and not cause allergies.

To analyze the compositions, data on ingredients from the pubchem, ewg skin deep databases were used.

The safety rating is given according to the rating of the undesirable ingredient. The lower the score, the worse the reputation of the ingredient and the cream.

Sunscreen should not contain:

NANOPARTICLES of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide (nanoparticles can accumulate in the skin, change the action of other filters, damage cells and genetic material)
oxybenzone (sun filter, causes photochemical reactions with the release of free radicals, penetrates into the blood, can act like the hormone estrogen, cause allergic reactions)
methylparaben (preservative, may interact with UVB rays and accelerate skin aging)
retinol (Vit A, when exposed to UV can damage the skin, accelerate the development of skin tumors)
fragrances (may cause photochemical reactions)
essential oils that can cause photosensitivity and pigmentation (such as citrus, orange, bergamot, mandarin, grapefruit, lime, lavender, rosemary, rice, angelica, tea tree)
alcohol at the beginning of the list of ingredients (it is added so that the cream dries faster. Alcohol dries the skin, so its presence at the beginning of the composition is undesirable for atopics)
unwanted auxiliary ingredients

It is good when antioxidants (vit E, C, green tea extracts, etc.) and panthenol are present in the cream, but as a rule, there are very few of them and it is better to apply them separately, after insolation.

Let's start with popular products that you can buy at the pharmacy.

We singled out pharmacy products separately as the most expensive and reliable products, and we will start with them.

1. Avene Milk SPF 50

2. Bioderma Photoderm Kids milk SPF 50

3. Uriage Bariesun enfants SPF 50

4. Mustela Milk SPF 50

5. La Roche-Posay Anthelios milk SPF 50, from 6 months

6. Ladival milk for children SPF 50, from 3 years old

All pharmaceutical products turned out to be quite safe.
Not a single cream contains perfume, oxycrylene, methylparaben, retinol.
All contain antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals produced by UV light.
Titanium dioxide nano-particles are used only in the Ladival product (namely, nano-particles! Titanium dioxide in regular and micronized form is not dangerous!)
In terms of protection efficiency, Bioderma and Uriage are inferior to the rest.
La Roche-Posay uses an octisalate filter, to which allergic reactions occur.

The safety and efficacy score is rated from 1 to 5, and the lower the score, the worse the reputation of the product.

In the “conclusions”, those products with a rating of 5 in terms of effectiveness received a green checkmark, and products with a rating of 4 can be recommended to a limited extent, for example, in conditions of inactive insolation or the inability to buy another product. The effectiveness of sunscreen is more important than its safety.

So, as effective and safe, 3 products can be recommended for purchase:

Avene milk SPF 50,
Mustela milk SPF 50,
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Milk SPF 50

1. AveneMilk SPF 50

Security: 5

Efficiency: 5

Tinosorb m, tinosorb s, diethylhexyl butamido triazone, avobenzone

Modern and effective sunscreens. Protects against all types of rays. Waterproof and photostable. The only remark is that there are no physical filters, they could reduce the proportion of chemical ones. Contains antioxidants. There is no fragrance.

2. BiodermaPhotodermKids Milk SPF 50

Security: 5

Efficiency: 4

Tinosorb m, avobenzone, juvinul e150

Only three filters, and only tinosorbm protects against UVB. Not very reliable, in my opinion, even though tinosorb m is one of the newest and most effective filters. The base is good. No fragrance, contains vitamin e.

3. Uriage Bariesun enfants SPF 50

Security: 5

Efficiency: 4

Tinosorb m, avobenzone, juvinule 150

A good composition of sunscreens, however, also without physical filters. Covers all types of rays, photostable, waterproof. There are no fragrances, there are antioxidants (though, at the very end, it means there are very few of them).

4. MustelaMilk SPF 50

Security: 4

Efficiency: 5

Juvinul Aplus, yuvinul e150, insulizol, titanium dioxide, tinosorb s

Very good composition of sunscreens, covers all types of rays, waterproof and photostable. Safe base. Contains antioxidants. There is no fragrance.

5. La Roche Posay AntheliosmilkSPF 50,With 6 months

Security: 4

Efficiency: 5

Octisalate, tinosorb s, titanium dioxide, avobenzone, mexoryl xl, diethylhexyl butamido triazone

A powerful and effective composition of sunscreens. Photostable, waterproof, covers all types of rays with a margin. Contains antioxidants and shea butter.

Oktisalat can cause allergies. No fragrance

6 . Ladivalmilkfor children SPF 50, from 3 years old

Security: 3

Efficiency: 5

Octocrylene, octisalate, avobenzone, titanium dioxide (nano), tinosorb s

A good combination of sunscreens, stabilize each other. Due to tinosorb, all types of rays are blocked. I would like to see micronized titanium dioxide, not nano. Oktisalat can cause allergies. No fragrance. Antioxidants - vit E, grape seed extract.

Sunscreens that you can buy in the store effectively protect against ultraviolet radiation. But the unwanted ingredients in the composition contain almost everything. These are actually sun filters, and auxiliary components of the cream (preservatives, fragrances).

It is difficult to agree with the recommended age for the start of use - firstly, children under 6 months of age do not need to be in the active sun, even with sunscreen applied, and secondly, the compositions of these creams are not so safe as to be applied to the baby's sensitive and thin skin.

The most popular store tools are:

NIVEA SUN Baby SPF 50, from 3 months
NIVEA SUN kids SPF 50, from 3 years old.
Bubchen Sun Milk for Sensitive Skin SPF 30, from 0.
AQA baby Sunscreen SPF 50, from 6 months
Sanosan Sun Milk SPF 50
Floresan Africa kids cream SPF 50, from 1 year old

The safest and most effective among them is Garnierambre solaire kids. It has a good composition of sunscreens, and a more or less tolerable base composition.
In other creams, the presence of nano particles of titanium dioxide confuses.
In terms of the safety of the ingredients, all products are approximately equal.
There is a difference in protection efficiency - Bubchen protects the worst of all, Garnier and AQA baby are the best.
The worst of the 18 creams we tested was Floresan Africa kids. It contains the highly undesirable sunscreen oxybenzone, which in the sun contributes to the formation of free radicals, photoallergic reactions, penetrates into the bloodstream, and can have a hormone-like effect (like estrogen). It is not recommended for use not only by children, but also by adults.

Garnier ambre solaire kids Aqua Cream SPF 50

If you do not have to choose, then the following are acceptable:

NIVEA SUN Baby SPF 50
AQA baby Sunscreen SPF 50 (many allergenic ingredients)
Sanosan Sun Milk SPF 50 (many allergenic ingredients)

1. Garnier ambre solaire kidsaqua- creamSPF 50

Security: 4

Efficiency: 5

Oktisalat, Avobenzone, Tinosorb S, Mexoril XL

A good composition of sunscreens, reliably cover all types of rays. But I was not at all pleased with the composition of the base - fragrance, phenoxyethanol in the baby cream are clearly superfluous. Antioxidants are in the middle of the list, which is good - it means that you can count on them at least a little. Oktisalat can cause allergies.

2. NIVEA SUN Baby SPF 50,With 3 months.

Security: 3

Efficiency: 4

A good composition of sunscreens, cover all UV lengths. Waterproof, photostable. Alcohol is at the top of the list. No fragrance. Contains panthenol and antioxidants. Didn't like nano-titanium dioxide.

3. NIVEA SUN kids SPF 50,from 3Xyears

Security: 3

Efficiency: 4

Octocrylene, Titanium dioxide (nano), Avobenzone, Tinosorb S

The composition of sunscreens is the same as that of Nivea baby, but here the composition of the base upset - phenoxyethanol, fragrance and methylpataben, which enters into photochemical reactions. It contains vitamin E and panthenol.

4. BubchenSunscreenmilkforsensitiveskin SPF 30,With

Security: 3

Efficiency: 3

Titanium dioxide (nano) Octisalate, Yuvinul Aplus, Insulisol, DIETHYLHEXYL BUTAMIDO TRIAZONE

This sunscreen is positioned for children from the first days. I cannot approve of this approach, because even with sunscreen for a baby up to 6 months in the open active sun (namely, in this case, sunscreen is required), it is not recommended to keep it. And not only because of the harm of UV rays, but also because of the danger of overheating. Now to the composition. Nano-particles of titanium dioxide. The filters are photostable, some are waterproof, but generally provide protection mainly from UVB. Oktisalat can cause allergies. Alcohol at the top of the ingredient list, i.e. a lot of it, can dry the skin. The composition contains antioxidants and panthenol, but their proportion is insignificant. There is no fragrance - it's very good.

5. AQA baby Sunscreen SPF 50, from 6 months.

Security: 3

Efficiency: 5

Octisalate, Octocrylene, Avobenzone, DIETHYLHEXYLBUTAMIDO TRIAZONE, Insulisol, Titanium Dioxide (nano), Octinoxate

Effective on all types of waves. Waterproof, photostable. Did not like nano-particles and phenoxyethanol. Octisalate, octinoxate can cause allergies. No fragrance.

6.SanosanSunscreenmilk SPF 50,With

Security: 3

Efficiency: 4

Octocrylene, Avobenzone, Octisalate, Titanium Dioxide (nano), Insulisol

This cream is also positioned from birth, but it is harmful for children under 6 months to be under the active sun. Here, the composition of sunscreens is better, they cover all types of rays. Titanium dioxide in nano form. There is no fragrance and there are antioxidants, panthenol. But the basic composition upset. It contains the unsafe preservative phenoxyethanol and the highly allergenic preservative methylisothiazolinone. Oktisalat can also cause allergies.

7 Floresan Africa kidscream

Security: 2

Efficiency: 4

Octisalate, Oxybenzone, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide

The most unsafe composition of those considered here. In general, it protects well from ultraviolet radiation. But. Oxybenzone causes photoallergic reactions, penetrates well into the skin, and can exhibit hormone-like activity. Perfume. Panthenol and antioxidants are. I do not recommend.

And finally, consider the popular means, not included in the previous categories .

This is an organic Levrana sun cream SPF 50 that has shown excellent safety and efficacy ratings.
Luxury Brand LANCASTER Sun for KidsSPF 50

and three domestic sunscreens:

My sunshine SPF50
My sunshine SPF 30
Our mother

The best among all 18 sun creams we have reviewed is Levrana sun creamSPF 50. True, it contains a lot of essential oils that allergy sufferers need to pay attention to.
Luxury Lancaster reliably protects against ultraviolet radiation, but the safety of the composition leaves much to be desired.
Domestic funds did not please either with a good composition or effective UV protection.
Cream Our mother with a pseudo-natural composition showed the worst results in this group.

Levrana sun cream SPF 50 (as part of essential oils, caution for allergy sufferers)
Lancaster gives good protection, so it can also be used if there is no other choice. (LANCASTER Sun for Kids cream SPF 50, from 3 years old)

We do not recommend sunscreens from Russian manufacturers.

1. Levrana sun cream SPF 50.

Safety score: 5

Efficiency score: 5

Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide

Excellent effective protection against all types of rays. No chemical filter will provide as much UVA protection as zinc oxide. Physical filters do not penetrate the skin (non-nano). The base is safe, but there are a lot of oils, allergy sufferers need to read the composition. Tea tree essential oil can give photoallergic reactions.

2. LANCASTER Sun for KidscreamSPF 50,With 3 X years.

Safety score: 3

Efficiency score: 5

Octocrylene, Octisalate, Avobenzone, Titanium dioxide (nano), Insulizol, Tinosorb S, Octinoxate

I had high hopes for the Lancaster. It turned out to be effective in terms of protection, but the base was not very pleased. Filters block all types of rays, which is very good. Photostable, waterproof. And again nano-titanium dioxide. In addition, it is not clear why children's sun cream contains a lot of citrus extracts (which can cause photoallergic reactions) and coffee. Phenoxyethanol, fragrance. It is very good that it protects from infrared radiation, contains panthenol and antioxidants. Octisalate, octinoxate can cause allergies.

3. Ourmotherchildren'ssunscreencream SPF 30,from 1.5years.

Safety score: 3

Efficiency score: 3

Octinoxate, Titanium Dioxide, Juvinul Aplus

The manufacturers of this cream claim that this cream contains natural filters. What did they mean? Mineral? Natural? Titanium dioxide? Well, any cream stuffed with chemistry can boast of this) The composition of the filters is also surprising: octinoxate is usually stabilized by tinosorb, but here it is not included in the composition. Claimed UVA protection is incomplete (Uvinul Aplus - UVA2). In addition, there are many extracts in the composition, which, in combination with the sun and a photo-unstable filter, it is not known how they will affect the skin. Therefore, despite the natural-looking composition, I do not recommend it. Octinoxate can cause allergies.

4. SunscreencreamMySun SPF 30,from 3months

Safety score: 3

Efficiency score: 4

Octocrylene, Avobenzone, Titanium Dioxide, Insulizol, Yuvinul Aplus

This cream has good photoprotection. But the composition of the base!! This cream has been positioned since 3 months, but here is propylparaben, phenoxyethanol, methylisothiazolinone, and fragrance. I don't usually have anything against methylparaben, it's considered safe (which you can't say about propylparaben), but when applied to the skin, it can interact with UVB rays and accelerate skin aging. There is no point in writing about vitamin E. I would not buy this cream for my child.

5. SunscreencreamMySun s SPF pf 50,from 1of the year.

Safety score: 3

Efficiency score: 4

Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide, Juvinul Aplus, Avobenzone, Insulisol

The same as the previous one.

The article was written jointly with dermatologist Sergeeva Nina.

Everyone's favorite summer brings heat, swimming in natural waters and, of course, sunbathing. However, too much ultraviolet light can do a lot of harm, so we use different skin protection. Particularly careful study requires sunscreen for children, because everything that concerns a child is chosen more carefully. Yes, and the requirements for children's caring cosmetics are set higher than for adults. In our article, we will look at which sunscreen for children to prefer and what should be followed when choosing.

For children's skin, ultraviolet is a strong test, so you need to use the cream constantly.

Criterias of choice

Children's sunscreen should have two main properties:

firstly, it must protect well from ultraviolet rays;
secondly, he must take care of delicate baby skin.

Thick cream does not wash off as quickly as gels, sprays and mousses, so it creates a longer and more reliable protection. It is for this reason that it is recommended to use a cream, and not other forms of release.

We have identified 3 main criteria that you should be guided by when buying sunscreen for children. We invite you to study them in order to choose the most suitable one when buying.

Child's age

First of all, remember that any sunscreen is contraindicated for a newborn child and up to 6 months. If the package says “children”, this means that this cream can be used by children from 3 years old. The inscription "from birth" indicates that the remedy is only valid from six months. Only after 5 years can a child use those products with spf protection that are available for adults.

Before 6 months, the baby's skin should not be treated with sunscreen.

Despite this, experts in the field of dermatology and cosmetology advise not to rub the child with any means of sunburn until one and a half or even up to 3 years. As a last resort, you can use those marked "baby" or "infant".

Degree of UV protection

This indicator is written on the packaging in the form of an SPF index and numbers from 2 to 50. Here you should also know that children's sunscreen spf 50 is only allowed from 3 years old. The degree of protection does not depend on age, but on other factors. To determine it, consider the following:

What kind of skin does your child have? If it is light, then you need a cream with SPF 30-50. If the skin and eyes are dark, then 15-30.
Where do you walk. For normal daily walks, 15-20 protection is enough. If you go on a picnic to the local river, then 20-25. If you have a vacation at sea, then you need to take 25 and above.
How long is your walk. If the number in the index is multiplied by 5, you get the duration of the sunscreen, but experts say that any protective sunscreen lasts no more than 3 hours. If the child bathes, then this time is reduced even more.

After bathing, the protection of the cream is noticeably reduced, so it needs to be applied again.

Compound

Another important factor is quality.

Means for children should be of natural plant origin, without chemical additives, fragrances and alcohol. The first indicator of their absence is a pleasant unsharp smell. An additional UVB filter is desirable, protecting not only from UVA rays, but also from permanent short UVB rays.

In addition, a quality product has a uniform consistency. It absorbs well, does not leave greasy marks and does not feel like something superfluous on the body.

Do children need cosmetic products with UV protection?

When choosing a sunscreen for children up to a year and older, always read the ingredients carefully. Refuse to buy if it contains:

Oxybenzone. Although this substance is acceptable by the standards and is a component of many drugs, it is known that it can change the hormonal background.
Octyl methoxycinnamate and butyl methylbenzenemethane. These substances are also allowed, they block UV and even moisturize the skin, but there is a high probability of their influence on the production of free radicals.
Retinyl palmitate. It is an antioxidant that is added to cosmetics to improve their performance. It is used in anti-aging cosmetics, and in the sun it can have a mutagenic effect.
Nanoparticles (titanium dioxide, zinc oxide). These substances accumulate in the body and can cause allergies, even change the structure of tissues.

Titanium dioxide is used in most sunscreens, but it's hard to call it harmless.

The opinions of experts about the harm of these components differ. Some are categorically against their use. They are especially concerned about nanoparticles, since their effect on the human body is poorly understood. For example, reduced zinc oxide particles (less than 100 nanometers) have a toxic effect on the large intestine, so if a child accidentally tastes the cream, he is at great risk. The global danger of such funds is that their negative impact will manifest itself in subsequent generations.

There is another category of specialists who are more loyal to these components. According to them, the use of sunscreen does not have a tangible effect on health. Ronald L. Moy, chairman of the American Academy of Dermatology, says most products are safe, and children and teens are most harmed by overexposure to the sun.

Statistics show that half of the cases of skin cancer are not confirmed, because it is often mistakenly diagnosed instead of melanoma.

What to give preference?

Let's see at what age you can use different sunscreen for children:

0-6 months. Until six months, no sunscreen is allowed. Any components will be absorbed into the skin, penetrate into the bloodstream and adversely affect the liver.
6-12 months. These are hypoallergenic products sold in pharmacies. They do not contain chemical additives. Although their price is above average, they are very economically spent. Recommended brands: Avene, Klorane, Mustela, Ducrey, Institut Esthederm, Bioderma, La Roche-Posay. Cheaper alternatives: Sanosan, Johnson's And Johnson's, Our Mom. In an urban environment, such means should not be used. In extreme cases, it is permissible to apply them on the cheeks, nose and shoulders, and after a walk, be sure to wash the baby.
1-3 years. The use of Bubchen, CHICCO, Vichy brands is already allowed here.
3-4 years and older. Now you can buy for the child any product marked "children's". Don't forget to do a mini allergy test anyway. Dyes are added to some lotions and sprays so that you can visually check whether all areas of the skin have been treated. After contact with the skin, they gradually become colorless.

Now you have become aware of the main criteria for choosing children's sunscreens and you can make the most correct choice. It will bring maximum benefit to your child and save money.

Overview of popular tools

So, let's review the sun protection products that are considered the best. This list will consist of five positions. We will give not only characteristics, but also prices. This will help you find the best value for money, and your children will get good protection from excessive exposure to sunlight.

The cream protects the delicate skin of the baby from the sun's rays of all spectra. It is well absorbed, moisturizing and nourishing the epidermis, while retaining its protective properties even when bathing. Any redness and tightness quickly disappear. The moisturizing effect is provided by the cream extracts of sea buckthorn and pomegranate. The product smells good. The tube is equipped with a convenient dispenser that allows you to use the cream very economically. The price is not the lowest, but quite affordable - 1200 rubles.

Mustela Bebe Mustela Sun Spray SPF 50+

This sunscreen is noticeably more expensive than the previous one (1800 rubles), but its manufacturers made sure that it is 100% natural. It contains the richest and most gentle oil - jojoba, which will care for children's skin better than any other. Avocado extract will also moisturize and protect the epidermis. No alcohol, parabens or artificial colors. The spray is not washed off when bathing and creates long-term protection for the skin. Thanks to natural ingredients, the risk of an allergic reaction is minimal.

The Mustela Bebe children's line is great for skin care and sun protection.

Avene Baby & Children Sun Spray SPF 50

The manufacturer notes that this baby sunscreen is suitable for children from 3 months. It is hypoallergenic and completely consists of harmless components. Protects from the sun perfectly, because the spray is intended for the smallest. It is formulated with a patented mineral shield and pre-tocopheryl. These substances are able to neutralize free radicals. In addition, they allow the product to protect the skin well even in water and are not lost under the influence of sweat. Spray costs 1200 rubles.

AVÈNE SPF 50+ baby lotion

This sunscreen lotion provides skin cell protection with pre-tocopheryl. The basis of the lotion is thermal water, which acts mainly as an anti-inflammatory agent. The lotion has a colorless, non-greasy texture. The manufacturer writes about the absence of parabens in the composition, but does not completely exclude the presence of chemical additives, indicating only their minimum content. The lotion is available in an airless tube with a dispenser. Such packaging makes it possible to spend the right amount of the product and does not allow it to come into contact with air. Price - 1200 rubles.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Dermo-kids for children spray, SPF50+/PPD20

The spray is made on the basis of thermal water rich in selenium, which is a powerful natural antioxidant. The texture of the product is non-greasy, non-sticky, it is well absorbed and does not remain on clothes in the form of white marks. It is convenient to apply on the skin. Water, sweat and sand do not wash off. The spray contains no parabens or fragrances. In conditions of intense sun activity, the product provides a high degree of protection. It costs a little more than the previous two - 1300 rubles.

How to apply sunscreen?

Always remember to use baby sunscreen during the summer season when it is very hot and sunny. At the same time, any manufacturer warns that from 12 to 17 hours it is better to beware of walking in the sun, even with special means. Try to choose clothes for the child that are light and light, made of breathable fabrics.

When buying, be sure to look at the composition, manufacturer and certainly the expiration date. Before using any sunscreen, test your skin's reaction to allergens, even if the manufacturer claims it's 100% natural and hypoallergenic. To test the reaction, you need to apply a small amount to the skin of the wrist or elbow and wait a bit. If an allergy manifests itself, then the skin will turn red at the site of application of the cream, a rash, peeling or burning may appear. If there is no reaction, then after a day you can use the remedy.

Apply sunscreen, lotion or spray not before leaving their house, but 15-20 minutes before. Don't use too much, a thin layer is enough. Immediately after the walk, be sure to wash the skin areas that have been treated.

After coming home, you need to wash off the remnants of sunscreen from the child.

Treatment and preventive measures

How to recognize a burn on the skin? This will be indicated by redness and a local increase in temperature. If you notice these signs, you should immediately take the child home and give him a cool shower with a water temperature of +25-28 degrees. You can cover the skin with a thin towel to neutralize discomfort. Then apply an anti-burn cream, which must necessarily contain panthenol or aloe (d-panthenol). Do not use fermented milk products, fatty and especially alcohol-containing products.

For prevention, it is allowed to use waterproof creams with a factor above 30, which protect against UVA and UVB rays. In addition, if you and your children are in the sun for a long time, wear additional protection - hats and glasses.

Compound

AVENE AQUA, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, GLYCERIN, METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOL, WATER (AQUA), GLYCERIN, BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE, DIETHYLHEXYL BUTAMIDO TRIAZONE, DISOPROPYL ADIPATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, CETEARYL ISONONANOATE, LAURYL GLUCOSIDE, POLYGLYCERYL -2 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARETE, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, BENOZOIC ACID, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM ETDA, GLYCERYL BEHENATE, GLYCERYL DIBEHENATE, HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL GLYCERIDES, POLYACRYLATE-13, POLYSOBUTENE, POLYSORBATE 20, PROPYLENE GLYCOL , SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL GLUCOSIDE, TRIBEHENIN, XANTHAN GUM.

Description

Spray sun protection Avene Very high protection Spray for children is designed specifically for maximum protection of sensitive children's skin from ultraviolet radiation. The product is suitable for fair skin, which is characterized by hypersensitivity to the sun. The spray can be used to protect the skin of children and adults. Avene Very high protection Spray for children contains a unique active ingredient complex "SunSitive" developed by the Pierre Fabre Research Center. To avoid irritating hypersensitive skin, Avene Very high protection Spray for children contains a minimal amount of chemical filters. Non-greasy texture provides easy, pleasant application.

Active ingredients:

Avene thermal water has an anti-inflammatory effect, soothes the skin;

Pre-tocopheryl protects cells from sun exposure;

Glycerin softens, moisturizes, makes the skin supple.

Does not contain parabens. Waterproof. Completely photostable.

Result

The skin is hydrated and reliably protected from all types of solar radiation (short and long UVA and UVB rays).

Very high degree of protection

For sensitive skin of children

LEAVES NO WHITE MARK ON SKIN

Waterproof. Hypoallergenic. Non-comedogenic. No parabens.