Can I Use Sunscreen On My Baby?

Using sunscreen on babies six months and older is generally considered safe. If your baby is younger than this, it’s best to keep them out of the sun or use shade and protective clothing. However, sometimes sun exposure is unavoidable for a new baby. In that case, the American Pediatric Association recommends using a small amount of sunscreen on the areas you can’t cover. For instance, you might need sunscreen on your newborn’s face or hands. Be sure to pick a formula that’s safe for babies. It should be a mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as an active ingredient with no harsh chemicals. After you come back in, be sure to wash the sunscreen off of your baby so the product won’t irritate their skin.

What Is Mineral Sunscreen?

Mineral sunscreen, also known as physical sunscreen, physically blocks the sun’s rays by sitting on top of the skin and reflecting them away. This is different from chemical sunscreen, which absorbs into the skin and converts the sun’s rays into heat that your body can release. Mineral sunscreen uses minerals like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Chemical sunscreen relies on chemicals like avobenzone, octinoxate, and oxybenzone. Since these ingredients can be harsh on delicate skin, it’s best to use mineral sunscreen on babies and children.

How Do I Use An SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Stick?

Mustela’s SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Stick is easy to apply. About 15 minutes before you head outside, remove the lid and apply the product directly to your or your child’s face and body. For complete coverage, apply the sunscreen liberally, being careful not to get it into the eyes or mouth. You’ll need to reapply sunscreen at least every 2 hours. If you’re swimming or sweating a lot, reapply after 80 minutes. Consider setting a timer to help remind you.

What SPF Sunscreen Does My Child Need?

Experts recommend that babies and children use a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. Let’s look more closely at what this means. Broad-spectrum: This type of sunscreen blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Water-resistant: No sunscreen is waterproof. However, some are water resistant. This means they continue to work for a specific amount of time while your child swims or sweats. SPF: SPF stands for sun protective factor. The number indicates how long the product will protect you from UVB rays, which cause sunburn. Our SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Stick is an excellent choice for babies and children since it meets or exceeds the recommended requirements.

Is Mustela’s SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Stick Safe For Children?

Mustela aims to provide safe, effective skincare products for babies, children, and the whole family. We collaborate with healthcare professionals and scientists to ensure our products won’t irritate your baby’s delicate skin. Our products are free of harmful chemicals, like parabens or phenoxyethanol. You can feel good about using them on your little ones. The SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Stick is fragrance-free, making it safe for children with sensitive or eczema-prone skin. In addition to the zinc oxide that blocks UVA and UVB rays, our formula also contains hydrating ingredients, like shea butter and avocado oil, to ensure protection without drying out the skin.

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A broad-spectrum, certified organic SPF 50 mineral sunscreen stick that delivers safe, effective daily sun protection for babies, kids, and the who...

A broad-spectrum, certified organic SPF 50 mineral sunscreen stick that delivers safe, effective daily sun protection for babies, kids, and the whole family, with mess-free, portable stick packaging for easy on-the-go use and safe for sensitive skin.

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Benefits & Safety

• Made with mineral UV filters suitable for sensitive + eczema-prone baby skin
• Accepted by the National Eczema Association
• Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation
• NSF/ANSI 305 certified
• EWG Verified
• Fragrance-free

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• Tested under dermatological and pediatric control
• Free from parabens, phthalates, phenoxyethanol, and 1,700+ EU-banned ingredients

Keep your family’s skin safe with Mustela SPF 50 mineral sunscreen stick, a certified organic, gentle, broad-spectrum sun protection for babies, children, and adults. This travel-friendly, fragrance-free stick allows targeted application on cheeks, ears, shoulders, and other spots prone to sun exposure; perfect for babies with dry or eczema-prone areas. Water- and sweat-resistant for up to 80 minutes, it is perfect for everyday use at the beach, pool, or family hikes.

The sheer, lightweight formula blends easily, absorbs quickly, and leaves minimal white cast, providing comfortable protection for face and body. Enriched with 70% organic ingredients, including shea butter, avocado oil, sunflower seed oil, and jojoba, this stick helps hydrate, soothe, and protect skin while shielding it from harmful UVA and UVB rays. This product is NSF certified, meaning it is made with at least 70% organic ingredients. For babies under 6 months of age, ask your doctor before use.

*NSF certified

Ingredients

100% naturally derived ingredients*

• Shea butter softens and protects
• Avocado oil moisturizes and protects
• Sunflower oil locks in moisture
• Jojoba hydrates

*per ISO 16128 standard

Active ingredients: Zinc Oxide (19.7%)
Inactive ingredients: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil*, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Octyldodecyl Olivate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Beeswax, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Oryzanol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Tocopherol, Jojoba Esters, Bisabolol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Calophyllum Tacamahaca Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract.
*Certified Organic Ingredients

How to Use

Step 1 - Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure.
Step 2 - Reapply after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating, immediately after towel drying, and at least every 2 hours.

Perfect for spot-application on dry patches or areas prone to irritation.

Sun safety tips:
Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a broad spectrum SPF of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including:
• limit time in the sun, especially from 10am - 2pm
• wear long-sleeved shirt, pants, hat, and sunglasses
• children under 6 months: ask a doctor

For full-body protection at home or during extended outdoor activities, pair it with Mustela SPF 50 mineral sunscreen lotion, a gentle, fragrance-free sunscreen for the whole family that hydrates and nourishes sensitive skin while providing broad-spectrum protection.

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Using sunscreen on babies six months and older is generally considered safe. If your baby is younger than this, it’s best to keep them out of the sun or use shade and protective clothing.
However, sometimes sun exposure is unavoidable for a new baby. In that case, the American Pediatric Association recommends using a small amount of sunscreen on the areas you can’t cover. For instance, you might need sunscreen on your newborn’s face or hands.
Be sure to pick a formula that’s safe for babies. It should be a mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as an active ingredient with no harsh chemicals.
After you come back in, be sure to wash the sunscreen off of your baby so the product won’t irritate their skin.
Mineral sunscreen, also known as physical sunscreen, physically blocks the sun’s rays by sitting on top of the skin and reflecting them away.
This is different from chemical sunscreen, which absorbs into the skin and converts the sun’s rays into heat that your body can release.
Mineral sunscreen uses minerals like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Chemical sunscreen relies on chemicals like avobenzone, octinoxate, and oxybenzone. Since these ingredients can be harsh on delicate skin, it’s best to use mineral sunscreen on babies and children.
Mustela’s SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Stick is easy to apply. About 15 minutes before you head outside, remove the lid and apply the product directly to your or your child’s face and body.
For complete coverage, apply the sunscreen liberally, being careful not to get it into the eyes or mouth.
You’ll need to reapply sunscreen at least every 2 hours. If you’re swimming or sweating a lot, reapply after 80 minutes. Consider setting a timer to help remind you.
Experts recommend that babies and children use a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. Let’s look more closely at what this means.
Broad-spectrum: This type of sunscreen blocks both UVA and UVB rays.
Water-resistant: No sunscreen is waterproof. However, some are water resistant. This means they continue to work for a specific amount of time while your child swims or sweats.
SPF: SPF stands for sun protective factor. The number indicates how long the product will protect you from UVB rays, which cause sunburn.
Our SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Stick is an excellent choice for babies and children since it meets or exceeds the recommended requirements.
Mustela aims to provide safe, effective skincare products for babies, children, and the whole family. We collaborate with healthcare professionals and scientists to ensure our products won’t irritate your baby’s delicate skin.
Our products are free of harmful chemicals, like parabens or phenoxyethanol. You can feel good about using them on your little ones.
The SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Stick is fragrance-free, making it safe for children with sensitive or eczema-prone skin.
In addition to the zinc oxide that blocks UVA and UVB rays, our formula also contains hydrating ingredients, like shea butter and avocado oil, to ensure protection without drying out the skin.

SPF 50 mineral sunscreen stick

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