Organic Baby Sunscreen

Organic Baby Sunscreen

Why Organic Baby Sunscreen?

It has been highly recommended that if you have a young baby you should keep them out of the sun as much as possible. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), they have stated that children under 6 months old should receive limited exposure to the sun. If this cannot be avoided, then the use of a non-chemical sunscreen should be used.  The reason behind this is the fact that the baby’s skin is very sensitive and thin and organic sunscreens are often chemical free and usually made from with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide (natural products that protect against the suns harmful rays).

Organic baby sunblock has become more popular over the years; the main reason for this is that it is not made up of synthetic material. Generally chemical sunblock contains parabens which is a synthetic preservative. Like everything contained in sunblock, it is often absorbed into the skin. Natural products usually contain zinc oxide and titanium dioxide that sit on top of the skin, forming a barrier against the sun's rays and it is not absorbed into the skin.

It should be noted that Organic baby sunblock also moisturizes the skin with natural oils while providing sun protection. Secondly the zinc oxide or titanium dioxide start protecting as soon as apply them, whereas chemical products need to be slathered on 30 minutes in advance so the skin has time to absorb them.

When purchasing organic sunscreen for your baby, you should ensure that the SPF is around 15. You can go up to 30, but there is no need to go higher than that.

Benefits & Features of Organic Baby Sunblock

    • This is a 100% natural and chemical free
    • Contains organic ingredients
    • UVA/UVB broad-spectrum protection
    • Water Resistant
    • Non-whitening micro-titanium dioxide
    • No Octyl Methoxycinnamate
    • PABA free
    • Scatters & reflects UV rays
    • Non-invasive formula, hypoallergenic
    • Non-comedegenic
    • Non-staining formula
    • Offers UVA-UVB broad spectrum protection from harmful Ultraviolet rays.
    • Safe for children of all ages
    • Very good moisturizer.

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    When looking at buying organic baby sunscreen, you need to ensure that the product is able to perform at specific standards.

    • The sunblock should contain zinc oxide as opposed to titanium dioxide. The both are used in natural sunscreen products, but zinc oxide is a better option for the skin of the baby.

    •  You need to ensure that the sunblock is able to protect against both UVA and UVB rays. UVA protection should be the main focus as these types of rays are the ones that do the most damage to the skin.

    • When buying organic baby sunblock, you should ensure that the product does not have any fragrance or artificial colors. The reasons for this are often there is a possibility for babies to have allergic reactions to the products, especially if they have sensitive skin.

    • When purchasing the sunscreen you need to ensure that you look on the ingredients that are contained in the product. Generally the common ingredients in the formula are sesame oil, green tea extract, grape seed extract and oil, almond oil, beeswax, vitamin E and sunflower oil.

    • Another part of the organic sunscreen for babies should be the fact that they are water resistant. The reason for this is that they are able to go into water or also the formula is protected from the baby’s sweat washing it away.

    • Finally the organic baby sunblock should be one that has a no-tear formula. The reason for this as it won’t irritate the eyes of babies who go into the water and wipe their eyes.

    Baby Organic Sunblock Tips & Warnings

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