Sunscreen That’s Safe for Kids and the Environment
Being a responsible parent not only means keeping your little ones safe, but also keeping the places you visit safe. This even comes down to the sunscreen you use, swapping harsh chemical traditional sunscreens for natural reef-safe sunscreens! Making the change is easy, just choose sunscreen with nautral ingredients for sun protection, like zinc oxide, as well as other natural ingredients that are kind on the skin. We list some of our favourite options in this list of natural sunscreen for kids and babies, following the criteria of be reef-safe, a high SPF and kind on sensitive skin.
For more sunscreen options, see What are the Best Sunscreens for Tonga? Plus, check out more health tips in How to Keep Safe in Tonga.
1. All Good Kid’s Sunscreen
Among the array of environmentally-friendly products from All Good is this double pack of All Good Kid’s Sunscreen, including a child-friendly sunscreen lotion and butter stick. The lotion is SPF 30 and a good option for getting the kids lathered up at the beginning of the day, while the protective SPF 50 butterstick is ideal for touching up the more exposed areas throughout the day. Both are water-resistant for up to 80 minutes and contain natural organic ingredients for a biodegradable, non-nano, vegan and coral-friendly sunscreen. Check out the adult sunscreens from All Good in our 10 Best Natural Sunscreens for Tonga.
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2. Sunblockz Baby & Kids Screen Lotion
A high-factor sunscreen that’s a handy addition to the packing list for Tonga is the Sunblockz Baby & Kids Screen Lotion. This environmentally-friendly SPF 50+ sunscreen is specially formulated for kids and infants with hypoallergenic properties and free from artificial fragrance and ingredients. What’s more, the sunscreen is water-resistant so is perfect for the all-important beach time. For more health tips for taking youngsters to Tonga, see the 10 Health and Safety Tips for Travelling in Tonga With Kids.
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3. Reef Repair Sunscreen
A good all-rounder, Reef Repair sunscreen provides eco-friendly sun protection that’s ideal for sensitive skin thus friendly to children. The SPF 30+ sunscreen is oxybenzone-free, octinoxate-free, silicone-free, titanium dioxide-free and made completely with natural biodegradable ingredients. The sunscreen also has moisturisation for helping repair damaged skin. Reef-safe, all-natural, one-hour water-resistant and more: this sunscreen ticks all of the boxes.
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4. Australian Gold Botanical Sunscreen for Kids
This high-factor mineral sunscreen is ideal for the eco-conscious family, designed to be oxybenzone-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, PABA-free, petrolatum-free, SLS (Sulfate)-free, dye-free and oil-free. While Australian Gold sunscreen for kids seems to be free from almost everything, what it does have is non-chemical ingredients, such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, along with Australian botanicals, from lemon myrtle to eucalyptus. The sunscreen is also water-resistant and SPF 50.
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5. Totlogic Natural Sunscreen
A good choice for the whole family, Totlogic Natural Sunscreen is specially formulated for sensitive skin including babies from six months old. The SPF 30 sunscreen is made with natural ingredients with non-nano zinc oxide for sun protection. The sunscreen is also water-resistant for up to 80-minutes. What’s more, we’re loving the price. For more essential health products to pack, see What Medication to Pack in Your First Aid Kit for Tonga.
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That’s it for the best natural sunscreens for kids and babies. Get even more inspiration for your family getaway with The Travel Guide to Tonga for Families and the 10 Things to Do in Tonga with Kids.
Author
Robin C.
This article was reviewed and published by Robin, the co-founder of Tonga Pocket Guide. He has lived, worked and travelled across 16 different countries before settling in the South Pacific, so he knows a thing or two about planning the perfect trip in this corner of the world. Robin works and consults regularly with the Ministry of Tourism of Tonga. Robin is also the co-founder of several other South Pacific travel guides and is a regular host of webinars with the South Pacific Tourism Organisation.