Thinkbaby Sunscreen Baby SPF 50+, 3 fl oz

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Ingredients. When it comes to weighing mineral versus chemical sunscreens, mineral is your best bet for sensitive skin. These types of sunscreen contain either titanium dioxide or zinc oxide as the active ingredient which are both less likely to irritate skin. They're also recognized by the FDA as generally safe and effective, unlike ingredients in chemical sunscreens that haven't yet received approval by the agency. Plus, mineral sunscreen isn't absorbed into the skin like chemical sunscreen because it sits on the surface of your skin. National Eczema Association. 2022. "Yes, Your Sunscreen Might Be Causing Your Eczema to Flare." https://nationaleczema.org/blog/sunscreen-avoid-flaring/ Opens a new window [Accessed December 2022] With a cleaner, healthier science-led purpose, our mission is to create products with unyielding standards for efficacy that support the wellness of our consumers, their families and our global community. When it comes to using sunscreen for babies, especially newborns, the guidelines are different from what's recommended for adults — and it's important to know how to keep baby protected in the sun and the best baby sunscreen. My son has moderate eczema and sunscreen always causes it to flare up. We finally found this sunscreen which works very well for his sensitive skin! Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50."

Before we move forward, it’s important to note that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises against using sunscreen on children younger than 6 months. Free of biologically harmful chemicals. No PABA, parabens, phthalates, BPA, oxybenzone, avobenzone, petroleum, gluten, dairy, or toxic chemicals. No animal by-products or testing. Neutrogena Pure & Free gives you much more than you'd expect for a sunscreen you can grab at your local drugstore. The main active ingredient is zinc oxide, so it's a great mineral sunscreen that you can buy at a more affordable price point. As a mineral formula, it'll create a natural physical barrier between baby's skin and the sun's harsh UV rays. And, if you're looking for a sunscreen for babies with sensitive skin, you'll like that it also received a Seal of Acceptance from the National Eczema Association. This means that this Neutrogena baby sunscreen has been evaluated and determined to be free from ingredients that would aggravate the skin of someone who suffers from eczema or who has sensitive skin. Many parents worry about the ingredients in sunscreen, but experts say the research is clear: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend using sunscreens for babies over 6 months. Designed for an active lifestyle, our high performance, dermatologist tested sunscreen is formulated with reef safe, non-nano Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide for up to 80 minutes of sweat and water-resistant protection.

How to apply baby sunscreen

So, what should you look for in a good baby sunscreen for children 6 months and older? And which brands are best for your baby’s sensitive skin? Active ingredients While it might sound like a challenge to keep babies out of the direct sun for the first six months, it'll be easier than you think. "Unless you have a child way ahead of their developmental landmarks, they aren't mobile and running around," notes Bernard Cohen, M.D., professor of pediatric dermatology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. "You can keep them in a shade tent, under an umbrella and in sun-protective clothing." Taking an infant’s temperature may seem daunting, but these baby thermometers are best in class when it comes to ease and accuracy. READ MORE

Note: The base formulations of our sunscreens are identical. We set out to make the most effective safe sunscreen possible.

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BabyCenter parents also say that Thinkbaby is great for sensitive skin, and worked for their babies when nothing else would. And it smells absolutely delicious: a light, fruity papaya fragrance.