There are lots of gross chemicals that the FDA allows to be used in sunscreen, which is absorbed by the skin, aka the biggest organ of the body.ĭon’t get me wrong, my kids eat their fair share of junk, play with plastic toys, typical stuff, but I like to try to be as clean as possible when it comes to their skin and foods… mostly – I’d say we follow a nice 80/20 balance of organic and junk… #onlyhuman.Īnyway, summer means daily slatherings of sunscreen on their little bodies and I’m ok with spending a little more cash for a sunscreen that’s safer for their skin and free of gross chemicals.Īs a note – I’m quoting/holding the EWG as the authority on the safety of sunscreen. WHY IS SAFE SUNSCREEN IMPORTANT?įirst off, let’s talk about why a safe sunscreen even matters… I’m not a dermatologist or a doctor but obviously avoiding sunburn is the key here. So I set out to do some research on what’s safe for our kids but can also be sprayed on as they’re running away to play at the park or squirming like a worm at the pool. All the safest sunscreens that are rated the safest (a 1 by the EWG) are lotions and the lotions are almost always a struggle to wipe in with kids involved. Since my oldest was a baby, we’ve used ThinkBaby lotion because it’s rated so well by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) for safety.īut 2 kids later, I’m on the hunt for something that’s easier/quicker/more convenient to apply. I posted last week month about wanting to find a non-poisonous but easy-to-apply sunscreen for my kids. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I receive a commission if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you).
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