Best sunscreen for kids: Reef-friendly sunscreen winning praise from parents: ‘Absolute must-have'
Little Urchin was launched by Aussie dad Christopher Matthews, who wanted an alternative to the chemical-laden SPF brands often used on young children.
The result is a dedicated range of natural skin care products, including reef-safe sunscreen, natural moisturisers and a natural tinted sunscreen that parents have described as 'must haves' for their babies and young children.
According to Christopher, the name Little Urchin was inspired by the sea urchin, a remarkable creature that produces its own natural sunscreen to protect its young.
One of the best-sellers in the range is the Kids Natural Clear Zinc Sunscreen SPF50 ($29.95).
This currently has a five-star rating from happy customers, who have written comments like 'amazing' and 'fantastic'.
'My kids like to put it on, not like most zincs, where it's thick and heavy. It applies like normal suncream, but it's still waterproof and provides long protection,' one shopper wrote.
' This is my favourite product ever. It's perfect for all my children, even my daughter who has severe eczema,' another added.
Others highlighted that they love the Little Urchin sunscreens because they are easy to apply to their children, as opposed to other brands which kids hate due to stickiness.
The Natural Face Sunscreen SPF 50 Clear Zinc ($24.95) is another bestseller.
This has been designed specifically as a sunscreen for your face and also boasts five-star reviews.
The brand also has zinc sticks and SPF lip balms — which prove invaluable for SPF top-ups on the go.
' Little Urchin is proudly Australian‑made and owned, crafting natural sunscreens, skincare, and lip care that are as kind to your skin as they are to the planet,' founder Christopher tells Best Picks.
' Every product is created with the same care and intention as that very first formula; because I still believe that what we put on our skin should be safe, effective, and inspired by nature.'
According to the Cancer Council, when applying sunscreen, you need at least one teaspoon per limb, one for the front of the body, one for the back and one for the head.
A full body application for an adult should be at least 35mL or seven teaspoons.
It's important to remember that the sun and UV levels are harsh, whether it's sunny, cloudy or raining.
With this in mind, wearing a hat, sunglasses and applying sunscreen every couple of hours is an essential way to avoid skin cancer and prevent the signs of ageing.
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