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Kids still getting sunburnt despite Suncream and hats?!

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maria2bela1 · 18/08/2024 10:35

So I've been applying SPF 50 to kids which is also water resistant, but my 3 year old has woken up with red cheeks this morning, and my 6yo the same a few days ago. They also wear caps and were not in the sun for that long yesterday, is there anything I'm not using or missing out on?

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Lavenderblossoms · 19/08/2024 06:58

Superdrug's own brand is amazing. It came out top on a list of suncreams that actually work.

This doesn't surprise me as I have very fair skin that is prone to burning so I use adult factor 50. It works great for me.

TimetoPour · 19/08/2024 07:20

IamnotSethRogan · 18/08/2024 19:41

Have you tried p20? They do a kids factor 50. My children are very fair and we've just returned from ibiza and neither of them burnt. It also lasts 10 hours (bit less if in the water) but I couldn't recommend it more.

I love P20 but always use the spf 30 as it has 5 stars. The spf 50 only has 4 stars. X

Switcher · 19/08/2024 07:26

Surprised kids don't have vitamin D deficiency with this level of sun care! I don't bother at all in the UK after 3pm and if they are not at the beach I might only dab a bit of their noses/back of boys necks really.

Copperoliverbear · 19/08/2024 08:08

You need to apply the sunscreen every few hours I'd say and make sure you buy a new one every year as it runs out of date, it only has a twelve month shelf life x

Copperoliverbear · 19/08/2024 08:10

But could have easily picked something up from kids club. X

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