You may also see the UVA logo in a circle: this means the sun cream adheres to EU recommendations which state that UVA protection should be at least a third of the SPF rating. However, this star rating is a UK initiative and not a globally standardised term.
The UVA star rating indicated the percentage of UVA radiation that’s been absorbed by that particular sunscreen compared to UVB, so what you’re ideally looking for is both a high SPF and a high UVB star rating. “You should look for excellent protection against UVA at least 4 or 5 star rating is recommended,” she explains.
Kids sunscreen skin#
UVA protection – “Protection against both UVA and UVB is extremely important in reducing the risk of developing skin cancer, and also reduces sun damage related skin changes which accumulate over a lifetime,” says our expert dermatologist Fiona. All sunscreens listed in this article are SPF 50.
Therefore, it’s important to check the SPF of the sunscreen before purchasing. For children, you should look for a sunscreen product with a minimum SPF 30, the high the better,” Says expert dermatologist, Fiona Worsnop. The higher SPF on the label, the better protection it offers. It’s a measure of how much longer you can stay in the sun before burning, compared to wearing no SPF. SPF – “SPF stands for sun protection factor, it refers to protection against Ultraviolet B radiation, the UV most responsible for sunburn. What to look for when buying sunscreen for kids Best sunscreen bundle-buy: Soltan Family Essentials Travel Pack, £9.Best sunscreen for sustainability: Toddle Born Wild Sunscreen Spray SPF50+, £12.99.Best sunscreen for babies: Soltan Baby Protect & Moisture Lotion SPF50+, £3.50.Best sunscreen for one application: Riemann P20 SPF50+ Suncream for Kids, £15.99.Best budget-buy sunscreen: Asda Kids Sun Lotion Spray SPF50 High, £3.60.Best sunscreen for eczema-prone skin: Childs Farm SPF50+ Sun Cream, £11.99.Best roll-on sunscreen: Nivea Sun Kids Sun Cream Green Coloured Roll-On SPF50+, £4.50.Best spray sunscreen: Garnier Ambre Solaire Kids Classic Trigger Spray Sun Cream SPF50+, £10.
Kids sunscreen windows#
UVA rays penetrate windows and cloud cover, and can cause genetic damage to cells, the same sort of genetic damage that can lead to skin cancer.Think UVA for a_geing_, as this ultraviolet ray takes its toll on the deeper layers of our skin, creating fine lines and darkening over time. What is the difference between UVA and UVB rays?