Many sunscreens unsafe for kids

Jun 22, 2010 8:15 PM by Sarah W. Caron

Posted in Parenting / Parenting Tips & Advice / Child Development & Health

New Study Probes Sunblock

For decades, the importance of using sunscreen has been the mantra of many medical professionals. A new report from the Environmental Working Group, however, says that the vast majority of sunscreens contains unsafe chemicals. How can you know if what you are using is safe?

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The best sunscreens

Here are some sunscreens that make the grade:

All Terraine -- Aquasport Performance Sunscreen, SPF 30; Terrasport Performance Sunscreen, SPF 30; and Kidsport Performance Sunscreen, SPF 30
Badger -- Sunscreen for Face and Body, Unscented, SPF 30; Sunscreen for Face and Body, Lightly Scented, SPF 30; and Sunscreen for Face and Body, Lightly Scented, SPF 15
Beyond Coastal -- Lip and Face Screen, SPF 30
California Baby -- Sunblock Stick No Fragrance, SPF 30+; Sunscreen Lotion No Fragrance, SPF 30+; Sunscreen Lotion Everyday/Year-Round, SPF 30+; Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30+; Citronella and Sunblock Stick Everyday/Year-Round, SPF 30+
Caribbean Solutions -- Natural/Biodegradable SolGuard, SPF 25; Sol Kid Kare Natural Sunscreen, SPF 25
Desert Essence -- Age Reversal SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
Episencial -- Sunny Sunscreen, SPF 35
Estion -- Sunscreen with Zinc, SPF 38
Jason Natural Cosmetics -- Sunbrellas: Mineral Based Physical Sunblock, SPF 30+; Sunbrellas: Chemical Free Sunblock, SPF 30+; and Earth's Best: Sunblock Mineral Based, SPF 30+
Kabana Skin Care -- Green Screen Organic Sunscreen Fragrance Free, SPF 20; and Green Screen Organic Sunscreen, SPF 22, Skin Tone Tinted
L'uvalla Certified Organic -- SPF 20 Sunscreen Face/Body
La Roche-Posay -- Anthelios 40 Sunscreen Cream
Little Forest -- Sunscreen Lotion For Babies and Kids, SPF 30+
Loving Naturals -- Sunscreen, SPF 30+
Miessence -- Reflect Outdoor Balm, SPF 15
Purple Prairie Botanicals -- SunStuff, SPF 30; Sun Stick, SPF 30; and SunStuff, SPF 15
Soleo Organics -- All Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+; Soleo Organics/Wyland Organics All Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+; and Soleo Organics/Atlantis Resort All Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+
thinkbaby and thinksport -- Sunscreen, SPF 30+
Trukid -- Sunny Days Face and Body Stick, SPF 30+
UV Natural -- Baby Sunscreen, SPF 30+; Sunscreen Sport, SPF 30+; and Sunscreen, SPF 30+
Vanicream -- Sunscreen Sport, SPF 35