![]() ![]() Neither child burnt whilst wearing these and they’re clearly the preferred option (by us) for long periods in the sun although sun cream is still needed for the back of the neck, face and legs. Bargain!! They have been thoroughly used and abused and two years on, they’re both still in good condition. We bought their tops from a company called Mountain Warehouse. Side Note: They still wear them occasionally & they’re 14 & 12. In short, they prefer not to wear them although this is often not negotiable. I think they’re wonderful totally practical and they cover nearly all of the top half of the body however the kids often complain that they’re cumbersome and that they get heavy with too much water. We have used long-sleeved, UV Rash tops since we arrived in Australia in 2011 & throughout all of our travels. UV (Rash) Tops Vs Sun Bum Sunscreen Reef Safe Reef friendly approved sunscreen for Hawaii & kids! Click To Tweet It did well in water but Rich had to re-apply it frequently (he has ginger like skin though that burns frequently). However, it did leave the skin noticeably shiny. With a faint banana smell, it rubs into the skin easily with no obvious sign of white residue. The Jason Kids Suncream actually comes as SPF45 which is SPF15 more than the other two (although the Omuci is available in a SPF50). Jason Kid’s Natural Sunscreen SPF45: Reef Friendly If they’re sold out on Amazon their website is Omuci It costs £9, comes in a 100ml tube and is available on Amazon Prime. It’s very light, feels great and I’ve bought 3 of these now. It wore well in the water and under makeup. It left us with smooth skin and no signs of stickiness. It rubs straight into the skin with no signs of residue and no shine. A little of this delicate cream definitely goes a long way. The Omuci’s Nothing To Hide has a soft but flowery scent, a bit like weak shampoo. Omuci’s Nothing To Hide: Reef Safe SPF 30 It costs anywhere upwards of £15, is available on Amazon Prime and comes in a 170g tube. Instructions recommend re-application after being in the water. We reapplied it after being in the sea as it felt easy to wash off and my shoulders started to go red. We noted on the adults that the cream would get stuck on body hair, especially arms and leave a white dry residue. Using too much resulted in a vibrant white shine across the skin and a need to wash your hands after application. It has a mild citrus scent, is thin to touch, easy to apply but it dried quickly, leaving white streaks on the skin. The Goddess Garden Organics Kids is rated as a SPF30 and is designed and marketed specifically for kids. Goddess Garden Organics SPF30: Reef Safe Sunscreen Even though I use it sparingly it hasn’t run out and I’ve had it for over a year! It costs anywhere upwards of £30, is available on Amazon Prime and comes as a 48g bottle. ![]() That being said it is also the most expensive. This is my favourite cream as it doesn’t look like a cream at all and is just so light my skin doesn’t feel clogged up. You don’t need to wash your hands after application although I’d recommend reapplication if you’re going into the sea. The one I use is mildly tinted although Rich & the kids also use it and you can’t tell it’s tinted. It has a very light feel, rubs in with no effort and leaves no visible traces of application. This EltaMD UV Clear is rated as SPF46 and is designed specifically for faces although I also use it on my neck, chest and top of my shoulders. It costs anywhere upwards of £16, is available on Amazon Prime and comes as a 90mm tube.ĮltaMD UV Clear SPF46: Approved Sunscreen For Hawaii If I was going somewhere particularly hot and hadn’t seen sunshine in a while and wanted to keep my face protected, I’d take this, especially for the kids. Zach also used it recently (on his face) at CCF camp on Merseyside and came back with a lovely tan. Rich and the kids used this cream on their faces for the first few days we were in Croatia and after that sporadically on their noses if we were out all day walking in Bosnia. However, it is brilliant for preventing burned noses & it’s very easy to see when it needs reapplying. It feels a little bit like clay, is heavy on the skin, smells a bit like zinc and leaves a grey-coloured residue in the pores. I would recommend it only as an upper body cream and possibly only for the nose and shoulders. This Altaya Organic Wholebody is rated as SPF30 and is particularly thick. Hawaii Alteya Organics SPF 30: Reef Friendly Sunscreen ![]()
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