![]() ![]() So much so that Zinc Oxide also counts as a skin protectant and anti-irritant. ![]() It's also highly stable and non-irritating. It protects against UVB, UVA II, and UVA I almost uniformly, and is considered to be the broadest range sunscreen available today. The first main difference is that while TiO2 gives a nice broad spectrum protection, Zinc Oxide has an even nicer and even broader spectrum protection. It offers very high UVA and UVB broad-spectrum sun protection, and has been designed for children’s delicate skin.Hyaluronic Acid (Made From Vegetable) (0) I recommend La Roche-Posay’s Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics Spray (SPF 50+). “Reactions to fragrance and preservatives in creams are more common than reactions to the sunscreen ingredients itself. “To reduce the risk of reactions, users should look for hypoallergenic formulas and particularly fragrance-free sunscreens,” she added. Whether your child has sensitive skin or not, Cara also recommends looking for brands that are fragrance-free. “The allergic reaction tends to worsen every time the same product is used.” “Allergic contact dermatitis is quite serious as the rash tends to be itchy and once allergic, the user can never go back to using the same ingredient,” she said. The biggest tip from Cara is to avoid using that same ingredient again. Unfortunately, if your child is prone to skin irritations, this usually comes after a nasty reaction occurs. Yes, there are ways we can avoid a reaction. “The rash tends to be red, bumpy and very itchy and it will worsen every subsequent time the same product is used.” How to prevent a reaction “This can be due to sunscreen itself (most commonly benzones) or other components in the cream such as fragrances and preservative,” Cara said. The rash is usually red and bumpy and may be mildly itchy but generally not severe,” Cara revealed.Īllergic Contact Dermatitis – This occurs when the user becomes sensitised to an ingredient and develops a true allergy to it. “This may be due to the fragrances, or other ingredients in the cream base as well as the sunscreen ingredients. Irritant Contact Dermatitis – This is the most common and results from low-grade irritation to the components in the sunscreen. Knowing the difference between the two could save you a lot of worrying. When do I need to worry?Īccording to Cara, there are two main types of reactions to sunscreen we need to be aware of. ![]() With so many scary stories about reactions out there, families tend to go for the more ‘natural’ or ‘organic’ brands because they think it’s safer for their children. Shelves are stocked up with an endless supply of different brands and application types (cream, spray, roll-on). Natural doesn’t mean it is safeĬhoosing a sun cream for your child can be overwhelming. To get to the bottom of just why children are increasingly reacting to sunscreen, Kidspot spoke with dermatologist Dr Cara McDonald from Complete Skincare Specialists, VIC and as it turns out, there are a few worrying things we need to know. In the same year, Banana Boat’s spray-on sunscreen also came under fire for reportedly causing various reactions. In 2017, we heard the story about three-month-old baby Thomas badly scalded by the Cancer Council popular Peppa Pig sunscreen, a brand many parents turn to because of the marketing. Sometimes it’s a particular brand and other times it’s the aerosol spray that causes a nasty reaction. Not a summer goes by in Australia where we don’t hear or read stories about a child reacting to sunscreen. According to a Victorian dermatologist, it usually has nothing to do with a particular brand or whether it’s a spray or cream. ![]()
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