When testing and selecting the sunscreen, we considered features such as; protection, water resistance, capacity and ease of application as well as how it would work with different skin types. Be generous with the sun cream (this applies to yourself as well as your child). You should be using around 2mg of sun cream per cm2 of skin - depending on your child’s age, that’s about half a teaspoon on the arms, another on the legs etc. Involve them in the application process so it becomes a fun task that you do together rather than a battle. The sun is there to be enjoyed by all, and with NIVEA’s line of sun care products, enjoy it you shall! We don’t just offer sunscreen either. We have lotions, sprays and roll-ons that are perfect not only for staying protected from those harmful UV rays, but also for keeping your skin healthy, moisturised and soft, no matter what season it is. Everyone’s skin is unique, so we made sure we have an equally unique line up of sun care products that are guaranteed to match your specific needs.

Sunscreens are typically divided into two types: mineral (also known as physical) and chemical (what can be described as ‘conventional’). Both offer protection from the sun’s damaging rays, but the difference is in how they do it. Children’s sun cream for very sensitive skin often uses minerals, such as zinc oxide and titanium oxide to protect them.These mineral creams act as a physical barrier on top of the skin that deflects the sun's rays before they can damage the skin. Chemical filters, meanwhile, absorb harmful UVA and UVB rays, converting these rays into heat and expelling them from the body.As chemical sunscreens work by absorbing the ingredients into the skin, they can trigger a reaction in already sensitive skin that can lead to inflammation and irritation. Children’s sun cream for very sensitive skin is often fragrance-free to reduce the number of potential allergens in the cream. Children and babies’ skin is much more sensitive than adult skin and far less ‘hardened’ to the effects of the sun. As such, their skin is more likely to burn and suffer sun damage.And it’s not just about protecting them in the present day: damage caused by repeated exposure to sunlight as a child can lead to skin cancer developing in later life. It’s best to rely on more than just sunscreen to keep you safe. Covering up and wearing a hat and sunglasses will protect exposed areas of skin. And seeking out areas of shade during the hottest part of the day is very important, too.Zinc oxide 50 mg/g, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutyl phenol 25 mg/g, Bemotrizinol 20 mg/g, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor 10 mg/g. Contains: Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol. Store below 30°C. The team behind La Roche-Posay are experts in dealing with sensitive skin, so their sunscreen is perfect for anyone who has suffered reactions in the past. The gentle formula is kind to skin while hydrating and protecting it.

If you’re in the sun for more than two hours be sure to reapply. And if you’re doing something physical or are sweating a lot, you’ll need to reapply more frequently. The same is true if you go swimming. Finding the right children’s sun cream for sensitive skin is crucial. The role of sun cream is to protect your child, but if it sparks an adverse reaction, or exacerbates an existing condition such as eczema, it will affect their wellbeing.Not only will this make them uncomfortable in the short term, but it could make it more difficult to convince them it’s OK to wear sun cream.Children and sun cream application are rarely a smooth, happy mix at the best of times, and if they think the stuff in the bottle their mum or dad is wielding is going to make them itchyand sore, your job is going to be twice as hard. Lead by example. It is always so much easier to get kids to do something they see you doing regularly.Common chemical filters that parents should look out for in children’s sun cream for very sensitive skin are: Where possible, apply sunscreen around 20 to 30 minutes before you go out in the sun and before you put on make-up, moisturiser or insect repellent.