What Natural Sunscreen Brands are Safe for My Baby?

Sunblock is one of the most important steps in any skincare routine—especially your baby’s routine. The layers of a baby’s skin are thinner than those of adult skin. It's much easier for UVA rays to damage your infant's complexion than your own.

Luckily, plenty of sunscreens are safe for the fragile skin of babies. We’ll share a few tips and recommendations to keep your baby safe from the sun.

Top Tip for Baby SPF: Physical Sunscreen Is Best

When using grooming products on your baby, you want to avoid anything with questionable ingredients that aren't proven safe for brand-new skin. This means you’ll want to avoid most, if not all, chemical sunscreens, as they absorb directly into the skin and protect from beneath the surface.

Because baby skin is so much thinner, sunscreen chemicals may enter the bloodstream and can be harmful to your baby's health. Physical sunscreens coat the skin without sinking in. This surface barrier is much safer and more effective at protecting your baby against the sun and potential skin irritation or damage.

Some great physical sunscreens for babies include:

Aromababy Sunscreen with Aloe & Vitamin E

This fantastic option offers broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection whilst soothing skin with cooling aloe and antioxidant vitamin E. Aromababy sunscreen is formulated with non-micronised zinc oxide, a physical sunscreen that forms a barrier between the sun and your baby’s complexion.

Zinc oxide is often used in barrier balms such as Weleda Calendula Nappy Change Cream to prevent diaper rash, so it’s definitely safe for use all over your baby’s delicate skin. As with any sunscreen, be sure to reapply it frequently if your baby is in the sun for an extended period. Every 1 to 3 hours is best, or after any contact with water.

Invisible Zinc Face & Body Sunscreen SPF 30+

This natural sunscreen from Invisible Zinc is a great choice for your baby. Invisible Zinc is dedicated to creating low-irritant, mineral-oil-free, chemical-free products that are safe for even the most sensitive skin. Formulated with zinc oxide, Face & Body Sunscreen is safe for babies and children for everyday use as well as long days out in the sun.

Check out our full selection of organic and natural baby carefor other products that are guaranteed safe for your baby!