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Post by lifesaverz on Jun 11, 2018 17:40:12 GMT -6
I can’t find the online list I used to have of what sunscreens have safe ingredients. It was for both adults and kids sunscreens. I’m googling but can’t find it either. Does anyone know what I’m talking about? Would love a link if you have a list like this. Thanks so much! I think I used to have it saved on my old phone.
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starbuck
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Post by starbuck on Jun 11, 2018 17:43:37 GMT -6
Are you talking about the list from Environmental Working Group?
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Post by starbuck on Jun 11, 2018 17:44:24 GMT -6
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Post by lifesaverz on Jun 11, 2018 17:48:15 GMT -6
Are you talking about the list from Environmental Working Group? Maybe? I wish I could remember. I just know it was pretty specific. I want to say it listed all sunscreens & stated for each one whether it was safe or not.
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Post by emma on Jun 11, 2018 17:54:48 GMT -6
safe from what?
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Post by bobyn on Jun 11, 2018 17:57:34 GMT -6
For kids, we use Banana Boat Kids sunscreen lotion. It's mineral based and tear/sting free for face use.
For adults, I prefer Pacifica mineral sunscreen spray. It smells like coconut and I didn't get a single burn with regular use last summer.
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Post by mathlete on Jun 11, 2018 18:27:40 GMT -6
I always look for ones that contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide in the active ingredients.
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Post by Bluebird on Jun 11, 2018 18:38:26 GMT -6
I don’t use anything for myself that has oxybenzone, and I stick with mineral based for DS. I’m a fan of the Bare Republic brand. They are made by Coola, which also makes some great SPF skincare products.
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Post by Pistol on Jun 11, 2018 19:39:17 GMT -6
We have used badger for the kids for a few years now. We’ve been pretty happy with it.
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Post by loony on Jun 11, 2018 19:41:24 GMT -6
I’m allergic to a ton of sunscreens...my eyes swell shut.
So we pretty much live with babyganics or skin so soft (which is also big repellant FTW).
There are very few other brands that I can use without being miserable.
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Post by auburn on Jun 11, 2018 19:48:37 GMT -6
I found that with some of the ones on that list, we burned even with correct usage. I am definitely going to go get the Banana Boat one listed above.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2018 19:55:53 GMT -6
I found that with some of the ones on that list, we burned even with correct usage. I am definitely going to go get the Banana Boat one listed above. I burned horribly with the badger sunscreen (we love their bug spray though). It was like the sun was attracted to me. We’ve switched to blue lizard and been very happy with it.
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Post by klondike on Jun 11, 2018 20:08:23 GMT -6
We use Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby. I just checked and it has a good rating on the site posted. I had no idea. All I know is it doesn't make DS's sensitive skin irritated. I guess it works well, but we don't burn even without sunscreen.
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Post by pobre on Jun 11, 2018 20:09:59 GMT -6
Are you talking about the list from Environmental Working Group? Their credibility is....suspect at best. Sunscreen is fine.
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Post by rvasc on Jun 11, 2018 20:18:32 GMT -6
I only avoid spray for kids. The FDA backs that up.
The Banana Boat one mentioned is cheap, works well, and never gives my kid a rash.
For me, I like neutrogena beach defense.
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Post by rvasc on Jun 11, 2018 20:20:51 GMT -6
Oh also, neutrogena wet skin kids face stick if we’re going to be in the water all day because it’s easy to reapply.
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Post by klondike on Jun 11, 2018 20:27:22 GMT -6
Oh also, neutrogena wet skin kids face stick if we’re going to be in the water all day because it’s easy to reapply. With our neutrogena pure & free bottle, usually a little mini deodorant type stick comes with it. I'm guessing it's the same thing. I agree it's easy to apply & also has no chance of exploding in the beach bag or a purse.
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Post by 4leafclover on Jun 11, 2018 20:48:09 GMT -6
I love ThinkBaby and ThinkSport.
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Post by starbuck on Jun 11, 2018 21:04:02 GMT -6
Are you talking about the list from Environmental Working Group? Their credibility is....suspect at best. Sunscreen is fine. Oh really? I hadn't heard that, it's been going around my social and I thought that may be what she meant. Sorry!
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Post by klondike on Jun 11, 2018 21:28:16 GMT -6
Interesting. I remember safe suncreens being a huge topic on TB. Like I said above, I just tried them all until I found one that didn't irritate DS's skin & never paid attention to the chemical lists. A few people IRL have mentioned finding a reef safe suncreen for vacation to protect the coral? Is that an actual thing?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2018 21:51:54 GMT -6
Interesting. I remember safe suncreens being a huge topic on TB. Like I said above, I just tried them all until I found one that didn't irritate DS's skin & never paid attention to the chemical lists. A few people IRL have mentioned finding a reef safe suncreen for vacation to protect the coral? Is that an actual thing? Yes, I think Hawaii recently outlawed certain ingredients in sunscreens that were killing the coral.
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Post by lifesaverz on Jun 11, 2018 22:05:12 GMT -6
Just chemicals that can be harmful with kids. Also my 2 have eczema so are fairly sensitive.
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Post by lifesaverz on Jun 11, 2018 22:22:39 GMT -6
I don’t think this was the one but I’ll still check it out, thanks! And thanks everyone for the recs!
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Post by klondike on Jun 11, 2018 23:03:58 GMT -6
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Post by klondike on Jun 11, 2018 23:07:32 GMT -6
Just chemicals that can be harmful with kids. Also my 2 have eczema so are fairly sensitive. It's really going to be trial & error so I'd buy the smallest (cheapest) size in the brand first. We discarded so many that were for sensitive skin and it just depends on the kid. Also, I put a good layer of lansinoh nipple cream over DS2's raw eczema spots before going in the pool. It helps not irritate open skin.
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Post by seamonster on Jun 11, 2018 23:19:46 GMT -6
I like Aveeno baby mineral sunscreen, banana boat simply kids or simply baby, and Alba botanical kids sunscreen. I like Bare Republic's mineral sunscreen spray, but their cream is hard to rub in. For sticks I like babyorganics mineral and Babo. I avoid chemical sunscreens because my skin and my son's skin are sensitive to them and other environmental issues.
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Post by Minerva on Jun 12, 2018 7:05:43 GMT -6
Most sunscreens irritate DS’s skin, so we stick with Babyganics since I know it doesn’t. It does the trick - he’s never had a burn.
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Post by piratecat on Jun 12, 2018 7:21:53 GMT -6
Are stick types the way to go for applying on squirmy kid's faces?
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Post by rvasc on Jun 12, 2018 7:22:50 GMT -6
Are stick types the way to go for applying on squirmy kid's faces? Yes. I also sometimes have DD get on her back with her head in my lap.
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Post by gingy on Jun 12, 2018 7:37:43 GMT -6
Are stick types the way to go for applying on squirmy kid's faces? Yes. We like the Baby Bum from Target. It's a mineral sunscreen and meets DS's derm's criteria (zinc oxide and SPF 30+).
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