When the sun comes out and kids want to go out and play, there’s often one major concern on the minds of parents – how to protect them from the damaging effects of the sun. While a little sunshine can actually be beneficial for even delicate skin, too much can aggravate eczema, cause flare ups, and damage sensitive skin in serious ways. Here's a few of the things we look for when trying to find the right kind of sunscreen that works well with delicate skin so that your child can enjoy the sun with none of the harm.

Why All Sunscreen Isn’t Equal

Many parents who have kids with eczema learn the hard way that not all sunscreens are created equal. Many of the best sunscreen products on the market are made with chemicals, fragrances, dyes, and other materials that can actually aggravate eczema and cause extra issues on the skin. These sunscreen types need to be avoided – but what’s the alternative?

How To Find Eczema-Friendly Sunscreen

When it comes time to find the perfect protection for your child, here are a few things to look for…

Chemical-Free

More and more options are available on the market these days for chemical-free sunscreens. These products rely on natural oils, herbs, minerals, and other ingredients to help give delicate skin all the protection it needs with none of the chemicals that can be so harsh and aggravating. If you can’t find chemical-free sunscreen for eczema skin are your local shop, try looking at specialty shops online.

Fragrance & Dye Free

It’s often the fragrances and dyes used in sunscreen that cause many of the problems kids with sensitive skin experience. These chemicals may smell great and make a product look good, but they’re simply unnecessary and may cause more harm than good. It’s relatively easy to find fragrance-free and dye-free sunscreen these days, so this is a great first step to take.

Allergen-Free and Hypoallergenic

This is the real cut-to-the-chase way to find great sunscreen that will protect your child’s sensitive skin without any of the additives they don’t need. Hypoallergenic sunscreen is made from ingredients that are safe for delicate skin and that don’t contain any of the ingredients known to cause problems.

Do you have a favorite sunscreen that’s safe for kids with eczema and other skin issues?
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