Re: can you recommend sun product

[Guest guest]

Hey Alison,

Just a thought...... you may want to skip the sun screen and just cover up with

long sleeves , hats etc...

Some sun is good for us Blocking it all out is not.

I know there are times like in the water that its helpful but you can also make

your own.

That way you don't have to worry about what went in it.

There are lots of good recipes if you search the net.

Simone

On 2010-04-22, at 6:25 AM, josephrabbit2000 wrote:

> Are there any favourite sun screens used bu forum members.

>

> This was a hugh problem for our family last summer. My 2 yr old DS reacted to

everyone tried. I think it is the chemical content rather than sensitive skin.

Even fragrence and colour free ones affect him badly but it is his behaviour

that changes first followed by a rash a couple of days later so it's not a skin

contact issue.

>

> I have found one called natures gate mineral block for kids - has anyone used

it. It flashed up when I was researched PST issues which is definitely an issue

for Charlie. However it seems high in fenols as it is all natural. I don;t think

a chemical free, low fenol one exists.

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> What do others use?

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> Alison R (UK)

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[Guest guest]

My son is allergic to paba, I have tried all natrual ones and still had a

reaction. The only one we can use is coopertone water babies. Not sure if it has

any other bad stuff but it is they only one he does not react to.  Also, I do

try to give the kids at least 30 mins of sun without sun screens for vitamin d.

PWC

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From: josephrabbit2000 <rowbotham.alison@...>

Sent: Thu, April 22, 2010 9:25:14 AM

Subject: can you recommend sun product

 

Are there any favourite sun screens used bu forum members.

This was a hugh problem for our family last summer. My 2 yr old DS reacted to

everyone tried. I think it is the chemical content rather than sensitive skin.

Even fragrence and colour free ones affect him badly but it is his behaviour

that changes first followed by a rash a couple of days later so it's not a skin

contact issue.

I have found one called natures gate mineral block for kids - has anyone used

it. It flashed up when I was researched PST issues which is definitely an issue

for Charlie. However it seems high in fenols as it is all natural. I don;t think

a chemical free, low fenol one exists.

What do others use?

Alison R (UK)

[Guest guest]

We tried the coppertone babies a couple of years ago and my daughter ended up in

a full body rash. The only one we've found that works is Banana Boat Babies

hypoallergenic. This year I tried the banana boat kids hypo and she broke out

again. We're sticking with the baby formula. I think it just depends on your

kid and what they can tolerate.

>

> My son is allergic to paba, I have tried all natrual ones and still had a

reaction. The only one we can use is coopertone water babies. Not sure if it has

any other bad stuff but it is they only one he does not react to.  Also, I do

try to give the kids at least 30 mins of sun without sun screens for vitamin d.

>

>

> PWC

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>

[Guest guest]

Either of the products mentioned still have salicylates (relatives of phenols if

I am not mistaken) in them, which our daughter reacts to behaviorally. (It's

kind of like rubbing artificial colors on your skin, even if it isn't the kind

that has that to show where it has/hasn't been applied, as far as how her body

reacts to the chemicals.) We use the California Baby (expensive but no behavior

issues). I've seen a few other brands out there various places, but can't

remember their names.

Hope this helps.

From: andrew.rachel <rachel.andrew@...>

Subject: Re: can you recommend sun product

Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010, 1:40 PM

We tried the coppertone babies a couple of years ago and my daughter ended up in

a full body rash.  The only one we've found that works is Banana Boat Babies

hypoallergenic.  This year I tried the banana boat kids hypo and she broke out

again.  We're sticking with the baby formula.  I think it just depends on your

kid and what they can tolerate.

>

> My son is allergic to paba, I have tried all natrual ones and still had a

reaction. The only one we can use is coopertone water babies. Not sure if it has

any other bad stuff but it is they only one he does not react to.  Also, I do

try to give the kids at least 30 mins of sun without sun screens for vitamin d.

>

>

> PWC

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Badger has a sunblock that is good. No nasty additives. www.badgerbalm.com

Karla

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> > My son is allergic to paba, I have tried all natrual ones and still had a

reaction. The only one we can use is coopertone water babies. Not sure if it has

any other bad stuff but it is they only one he does not react to.  Also, I do

try to give the kids at least 30 mins of sun without sun screens for vitamin d.

> >

> >

> > PWC

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[Guest guest]

I just bought Trader Joes Face & Body sunscreen SPF # 30, PABA Free, with

zinc oxide instead of the other chemical sunscreens - haven't tried it yet.

says it doesn't clog pores, oil free, water resistant

[Guest guest]

Badgers

From: rowbotham.alison@...

Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:25:14 +0000

Subject: can you recommend sun product

Are there any favourite sun screens used bu forum members.

This was a hugh problem for our family last summer. My 2 yr old DS reacted to

everyone tried. I think it is the chemical content rather than sensitive skin.

Even fragrence and colour free ones affect him badly but it is his behaviour

that changes first followed by a rash a couple of days later so it's not a skin

contact issue.

I have found one called natures gate mineral block for kids - has anyone used

it. It flashed up when I was researched PST issues which is definitely an issue

for Charlie. However it seems high in fenols as it is all natural. I don;t think

a chemical free, low fenol one exists.

What do others use?

Alison R (UK)

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[Guest guest]

My kids are pretty sensitive, and we use the sunscreen by California Baby with

success.

can you recommend sun product

Are there any favourite sun screens used bu forum members.

This was a hugh problem for our family last summer. My 2 yr old DS reacted to

everyone tried. I think it is the chemical content rather than sensitive skin.

Even fragrence and colour free ones affect him badly but it is his behaviour

that changes first followed by a rash a couple of days later so it's not a skin

contact issue.

I have found one called natures gate mineral block for kids - has anyone used

it. It flashed up when I was researched PST issues which is definitely an issue

for Charlie. However it seems high in fenols as it is all natural. I don;t think

a chemical free, low fenol one exists.

What do others use?

Alison R (UK)

[Guest guest]

Dr Mercola - www.mercola.com - sells all-natural bug spray and sunblock. 

Not sure of the ingredients...

can you recommend sun product

Are there any favourite sun screens used bu forum members.

This was a hugh problem for our family last summer. My 2 yr old DS reacted to

everyone tried. I think it is the chemical content rather than sensitive skin.

Even fragrence and colour free ones affect him badly but it is his behaviour

that changes first followed by a rash a couple of days later so it's not a skin

contact issue.

I have found one called natures gate mineral block for kids - has anyone used

it. It flashed up when I was researched PST issues which is definitely an issue

for Charlie. However it seems high in fenols as it is all natural. I don;t think

a chemical free, low fenol one exists.

What do others use?

Alison R (UK)

[Guest guest]

Are there any favourite sun screens used by forum members.

Hi

You can go to the Environmental Working Group's site to find the products

they list as having the fewest carcinogenic/ hormone disruptive /generally

nasty ingredients at

http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/browse.php?maincat=skin+care+%28sun%29

Good luck

[Guest guest]

badgers.

Karla

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> Are there any favourite sun screens used by forum members.

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> Hi

> You can go to the Environmental Working Group's site to find the products

> they list as having the fewest carcinogenic/ hormone disruptive /generally

> nasty ingredients at

> http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/browse.php?maincat=skin+care+%28sun%29

> Good luck

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