I've tried many different products in the past, dipping into the hippy-dippy, organic, all-natural sunscreen market, but I always end up coming back to this one for my kids. My kids have never had a rash from it, and they've never had a sunburn. And while this sunscreen may not be the most organic formulation in the world, it is exactly what I need it to be: gentle and effective. But the truth of the matter is, you can still be allergic to organic ingredients. And I do buy those brands.for different products. I'd love to buy something by Badger or Kiss my Face.brands I love that I know aren't using a ton of horrific chemicals and are low on the EW scale (I like things to be under a 3 and this is a 6 I believe). Is it what I want to buy? Not necessarily. This is the only sunscreen I've been able to find that does not make my children break out in a horrific rash. I found a smaller version of this at other stores for the same price - totally not worth it especially when you can get more on Amazon. Yes, it's a bit more pricey than standard sunscreens but compared to some brands out there that advertises for babies etc, this Neutrogena one came as the better value IMO. The sunscreen itself isn't greasy or oily like some other sunscreens out there and it applies very evenly with no stickiness afterwards. I apply this on my daughter's face and legs as well as neck and arms every morning regardless of weather and reapply as needed which isn't very often. ![]() Anyhow, Neutrogena one came as a 60 by default and even though this formula is specifically tailored for a baby/toddler, anyone can use it and in my opinion, I think it's better for you as the ingredients used are not as harsh as those that's not made for babies. ![]() Anything over 30 is redundant as a 40/50/60 etc provides the same protection as a 30. It's said that when shopping for sunscreen, you want to obtain the highest SPF out there but we've learned and been told from certified medical experts that SPF 15 - 30 is all you really need. So it's only fair that you want extreme protection for your baby's brand new skin. No sunscreen out there came close to this one from Neutrogena according to not just our pediatrician, but also dermatologists and our friends who work in the clinical field that oversees some of the most disgusting things that our environment can have on our skins. and recommended it to us and all of her little patients. You may notice it doesn't completely disappear, but I'd much rather have a slightly white chalky completion than skin damage - especially for my children. It is now the only sunscreen our entire family uses. Summary: This sunscreen is the safest for your baby/children. This sunscreen sells for $9.99 for 3 oz and $13.99 for 5 oz at Target, so Amazon's prices are slightly cheaper. Zinc/titanium oxides are not absorbed by the body at all, and are nonreactive at STP, so they are much safer, but it may leave your skin looking ghost-like while you wear it. Unfortunately their solubility, which makes them aesthetically appealing since they "disappear ", also means that they can accumulate and react in the body. Which is why they exhort people to reapply every few hours. These are designed to absorb into your skin - oil-soluble, and react with UV light in a sacrificial process. The other sunscreens are a class of chemical sunblocks - avobenzone, oxybenzone, PABA, et al. This sunscreen lays on the surface of the skin, which is why they are so visible and chalky sometimes. The oxides are physical sunblocks, literally a barrier to stop the sun before it reaches your skin. ![]() I did research on the chemicals, and this is what I discovered: This sunscreen was the only one I found with only those 2 ingredients. ![]() I went to Target and searched through all the sunscreens including the baby brands. She told me that I should look for a sunscreen with ONLY Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. When my baby was 6 mos, I asked her pediatrician what sunscreen she recommended.
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