Best sunscreens for kids : La Roche Posay Anthelios Dermo SPF 50 lotion
We mums are always hunting for everything that is the safest and the very best for our kids, be it anything and everything. I had been searching for the best sunscreen for kids ever since my daugher turned six months old and have tried quiet a few over the years to safeguard my daughter from the very dangerous UVA and UVB rays. Before I start this review I would like to throw some light on Sunscreens and how they work to protect us, and why it is so essential.
Sunscreens are products combining several ingredients that help prevent the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching the skin. Two types of ultraviolet radiation, UVA and UVB, damage the skin, age it prematurely, and increase your risk of skin cancer.
La Roche Posay Sunscreen for kids
UVA rays penetrate deep into the dermis, the skin’s thickest layer. UVB rays will usually burn the superficial layers of your skin. It plays a key role in the development of skin cancer. The intensity of UVB rays vary by season, location and time of day, with 10AM to 4PM being the peak hours. So whenever you are deciding on purchasing a sunscreen make sure it protects from both UVA and UVB rays. Coming to the La Roche Posay Anthelios sunscreen and why I consider it to the among the best sunscreen for kids, lets start from the basic.
La Roche Posay 50+ SPF Anthelios Sunscreen lotion
La Roche Posay Anthelios SPF 50 provides UVB + UVA protection. It has very high coverage and hence it ideal fro outdoors. Though with the scorching heat I prefer to use it for my daughter indoors as well. This sunscreen comes in huge 300 ml squeeze tube. La Roche Posay is a French brand, known for its skincare, and this product also doesnt disappoint.
La Roche Posay 50+ SPF Anthelios Sunscreen lotion
La Roche Posay Anthelios SPF 50 is paraben free, non perfumed and also transfer proof . It does leave a sheen on the face, which I dont particularly enjoy,but I prefer protection over vanity. All three of us in the family, me, my husband and my daughter use it. When I am applying makeup I dont use this particular spf for my face as it does leave a white cast on the face, so I use another spf for the face.
La Roche Posay 50+ SPF Anthelios Sunscreen lotion
There are many sunscreens in the market and I have used quiet a few of them and always come back to this , specially for my daughter because its very gentle on the skin and it doesnt irritate the skin at all. The white cream is a bit thick and it spreads evenly and is easy to apply. Weather its for school on weekdays or swimming and other outdoor activites La Roche Posay spf 50 is according to me the best sunscreen for kids.