Anyone have a decent suggestion for a sunblock to use on AA children. I want my children to be protected at the pool and out and about, but I wish I could find a block that doesn't make them look PURPLE! I know it is a minor detail. Just wondering...
I have the same problem. I finally found 2 solutions. The first is anything that goes on clear and is not a spray, but still has an spf of at least 15.
The second is a spray sold at Target, and it's their store brand. This does leave a white film on my kids if it is not rubbed in, but it works.
Hi K.~
Forgive my ignorance, but I don't know what "AA" is. But I will offer my suggestion for sunblocks. I use Aveeno sunblock on my 13 month old. It doesn't bother his eyes and doesn't irritate his sensitive skin. Good luck~
P.
I can't offer any help, other than to ask if you have tried to research your desire for sunblock at all. I would be concerned about the loss of vitamin D- dark skinned people need significantly more sun exposure to produce adequate amounts, and sunblocks all block vitamin D production.
Try badger sunscreen, it's safe for children. You can find it on their website, www.badgerbalm.com
Hi K.,
I pray this response finds you well! I'm AA and being from Florida, my family and I have been using sun block forever. We're currently using Coppertone. I'm not sure of the purple look so I just put some on and I don't see any discoloration?
Hope this works for you.
Be blessed,
L.
i buy a no name sunscreen thats rated 65 its a regular skin tone and good for a hour and a half in water.besides that it was about 4.00 compared to national brand names and enough for the summer in one bottle.and i've got 3 children and a grand daughter using it.
Aveeno sunblock is what the dr suggested to us.
K.,
I would check out any sunscreen you use against the Environmental Working Group's safe cosmetics database. There are many toxic and cancer causing ingredients in sunscreens you would not want going into your child's body if you only knew what was in there! The list of companies who have signed the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and have agreed not to put any of those ingredients in their products can be found at http://www.safecosmetics.org/companies/signers.cfm. You can look up all your lotions, shampoos, makeups and lipsticks on the Skin Deep database at www.ewg.org/skindeep.
Here is a clip from that website: The companies listed above have pledged to not use chemicals that are known or strongly suspected of causing cancer, mutation or birth defects in their products and to implement substitution plans that replace hazardous materials with safer alternatives in every market they serve. Several major cosmetics companies, including OPI, Avon, Estee Lauder, L'Oreal, Revlon, Proctor & Gamble and Unilever have thus far refused to sign the Compact for Safe Cosmetics.
Since I have started using this database, I feel so much better about whatever I'm slathering all over our bodies in the name of health and safety! ;-) By the way, I didn't see Arbonne or Aveeno on that list. Be sure you check under the Baby Skin Care Sunscreen area so you'll be sure to get the absolute safest product for your children.
My name is P. and Iam 62 years old . Iam allergic to the sun rays so the Doc says. So, I was at Walmart and trying to decide what to get for protection and a nurse was there buying for her son or brother ( I forget ) in Irac ; she said the best she had found for him is called bullfrog . I bought it and it worked for me . She said her relative in Irac said it works really well for him in Irac.
Avon has a great sunblock.
we found the ocean potion gentle and sensitive spf 50 really great. the only downfall is that it requires reapplication often. it rubs right in without looking purple. and it doesn't sting the eyes either. i have used this a few times (i am very fair skinned and burn easily). the best thing about this stuff is it is fairly cheap!!
I use Aveeno sublock on my AA children. It works very well on their sensitive skin plus it doesn't make them look purple.
I'm not sure how old your children are but I use Panama Jack Continuous Clear Spray SPF30 on my 8 year old.
Have you ever tried Arbonne Children's sunscreen? It is wonderful!
what do you mean by a "AA Child"
Just wondering.
i'm not sure about it making your kids look purple, but i have a few friends that have biracial children and use the banana boat kids sunblock. it's spf 30 and has broad spectrum uva/uvb protection.
