Spray Sunscreen Warnings A.K.A. The Stupidest Thing I've Read Today

[socal78]

According to this article you shouldn't use spray sunscreen on your kids because they're not good at holding their breath while you are spraying it on their face which can harm their lungs plus it can burn their eyes. Consumer Reports is yanking certain brands from their lists due to the potential hazards & the FDA is issuing warnings. WTH. The bottles, at least the ones I've read, specifically say to spray the sunscreen into your HANDS - THEN - apply that onto the face. Isn't it common sense anyway not to spray something directly in a person's face?? Morons! It's frightening that these people walk among us.

 

[ps99472]

I see parents do it all the time at beaches/pools.  I don't use them on my kid, easy on = easily come off.  Still use the creams and take my time applying to my daughter, don't want her to get too dark

 

[socal78]

I see parents do it all the time at beaches/pools.  I don't use them on my kid, easy on = easily come off.  Still use the creams and take my time applying to my daughter, don't want her to get too dark

Do what all the time?... spray it in their kid's face?!?

 

[irvinehusky]

I always wondered about this because I use those spray on sunscreens a lot since I swim.  And, I do spray it on my hand and then apply it to my face. Even when I hold my breath for about 5 seconds (I even try to exhale while doing this), when I do breathe, it causes my lungs to sting so I figured that couldn't be good for you.

I hate the cream type sunscreen since it takes a while for all that white mess to disappear.  But maybe back to that for the kids then.  They like the cream better anyway.

According to this article you shouldn't use spray sunscreen on your kids because they're not good at holding their breath while you are spraying it on their face which can harm their lungs plus it can burn their eyes. Consumer Reports is yanking certain brands from their lists due to the potential hazards & the FDA is issuing warnings. WTH. The bottles, at least the ones I've read, specifically say to spray the sunscreen into your HANDS - THEN - apply that onto the face. Isn't it common sense anyway not to spray something directly in a person's face?? Morons! It's frightening that these people walk among us.

 

[ps99472]

I see parents do it all the time at beaches/pools.  I don't use them on my kid, easy on = easily come off.  Still use the creams and take my time applying to my daughter, don't want her to get too dark

Do what all the time?... spray it in their kid's face?!?

Yes

 

[socal78]

I hate the cream type sunscreen since it takes a while for all that white mess to disappear.  But maybe back to that for the kids then.  They like the cream better anyway.

I am somewhat of a sunscreen expert since I am a very fair skinned person. If you don't want to spend time smearing in the white stuff, here is a new product which comes in a stick. I know it looks a little weird because it looks like a stick of deodorant and yeah, it takes some "getting used to" applying it that way but it's a good product. I tested it out on a recent trip to the Mexican Riviera, 1,500 miles closer to the equator than we are now (the ultimate test for a blond/blue person like me.) It is for both face and body. It goes on clear, doesn't smell bad, it's a little bit greasy at first until it gets rubbed in well but not too bad, and gives good protection. The other good thing is that the stick is really compact and easy to carry. It is also pretty easy to re-apply while wearing clothes.

Since you swim, here is the same stick but in their "Beach Defense" version. I bought this but haven't had a chance to try it out yet. I will soon when I head to the pool.

I hope this helps.

For a completely non-greasy, non-noticeable feel, my favorite is the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch lotion (comes in various SPFs):

I usually put the stick or lotion on my kids' faces then spray their bodies with an aerosol sunscreen.

 

[ps99472]

Got this at Costco recently for around $12-13, my favorite sunblock, non greasy

For my daughter with sensitive skin we go with this:

Very thick and needs time to smooth out or she'll be white face all day.  But it the only when she'll tolerate when she gets eczema'ish.

 

[bones]

http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/search.php?query=Neutrogena+baby+sunscreen

The one you are using doesn't seem to be rated well (7?). We use badger and thinkbaby for the kids. Super thick as well.

 

[ps99472]

It was recommend to us by Dr. Metz, so far so good. 

 

[peppy]

And don't spray that stuff near an open flame!!

We use Thinkbaby. Good stuff and doesn't smell bad! Scores a 1 on EWG.