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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 16:52:23 GMT
I just read this HuffPo article along with the comments below and don't know what to think. We have a pool and the kids play sports a lot, very sunny here. We seek shade as much as possible but with sports, that's not possible. I was already conflicted on sunscreen use at all because of all of the chemicals and I'd heard that it blocks vitamin D absorption from the sun. I use a lotion sunscreen on myself but spray sunscreen is so much easier to use on the kids - waah! I tend to trust Consumer Reports more than the FDA in general or even the American Academy of Dermatologists. What do you think? Will you stop using spray sunscreen on your kids?
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Post by myshelly on Jul 21, 2014 16:56:39 GMT
I won't stop using sunscreen all together.
We are all very pale skinned and burn very easily. I won't have my kids in pain from sunburns.
But I do my best to reduce the amount they have to be exposed to. We all wear long sleeved rash guards when we swim. We all wear hats. They boys wear longer board style shorts. And they keep on water shoes.
I only have to apply sunscreen to their faces and we use a baby formula from Whole Foods.
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Post by cmpeter on Jul 21, 2014 17:03:20 GMT
We'll switch to lotion only, but I'll still use up the spray sunscreen we have at home. I have teens though.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Jul 21, 2014 17:04:34 GMT
I definitely think that lotions are more effective since they are more likely to be applied evenly. We were at a baseball tournament yesterday and I used spray. I got burned in some places and I know it is because of how I applied the sunscreen. I also watched others apply their spray sunscreen and doubt it was effective at all because 1) it was windy and was probably just blowing away (evidenced by all of the sunscreen spray I got in my face from standing close to people while the wind was blowing) and 2) people are not careful when applying. That being said, I am not sure what I think as far as the safety. I don't spray it on the kids faces and have them hold their breath.
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Post by fiddlesticks on Jul 21, 2014 17:06:21 GMT
I use lotion because I just think it covers better.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 17:07:06 GMT
We only used spray occasionally anyway and mostly lotion (and stick on faces). Looks like we'll avoid the spray completely now.
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Post by ~summer~ on Jul 21, 2014 17:07:44 GMT
I've never used spray sunscreen - it seems way too easy to breath it in, and it seems really wasteful.
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Post by melanell on Jul 21, 2014 17:07:54 GMT
We've never used spray ones because I just have always disliked them. It seemed that we were spraying half the backyard or beach instead of just putting the product on ourselves. And when the kids tried to use it themselves someone would wind up upset that they got it in their face or their ear or on their food. LOL! So I just bought it one year and never again. The kids are older now, but my habit is set.
Plus, as an asthmatic, I do try to shy away from anything you spray if I can. Even bug spray, which we use on hikes, is something I have to be very careful about applying.
We always try to buy one of the sunscreens listed higher on the safer sunscreen list. DS & I burn easily. I'm the worst. Even with sunscreen I can easily still burn.
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Post by hennybutton on Jul 21, 2014 17:10:11 GMT
I don't use spray sunscreen on myself. DH & DS use it though. They're hairy beasts and the spray is easier for them. Lotion won't rub in for them.
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Post by ginacivey on Jul 21, 2014 17:12:31 GMT
i think with most things...people are looking for shortcuts
it's quicker to spray a kid down - but did anyone REALLY think there is good coverage from a spray on product
at the very least rub it in with your hands
i don't worry as much about the 'particles causing' whatever
as i do with the application not being effective in preventing sunburn
i have always used a lotion sunscreen
gina
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 17:13:10 GMT
I've never used the spray - it doesn't cover as evenly and I don't like the thought of breathing it in.
If the kids are reliable about putting on lotion sunscreen, then I'd go with that. However, if they will be more likely to skip sunscreen all together than use lotion, I'd let them keep using spray. Just make sure they don't spray it directly on their faces.
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Post by brina on Jul 21, 2014 17:16:04 GMT
I have never been a fan and only used it in a pinch. I remember an article long ago that the ones that are the hardest to rub in are also the most effective - I think they have zinc oxide and therefore are a physical barrier and not just a chemical one. We use Blue Lizard.
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Post by Ellie on Jul 21, 2014 17:19:44 GMT
Ugh. I just bought my 11 year old an expensive (to me) thing of spray sunscreen for a day camp he started today. I thought it would be easier to apply himself, especially on his back. I did remind him to rub it in and to not spray it on his face.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Jul 21, 2014 17:20:31 GMT
I have ghost pale competitive swimmers. Sunscreen is a huge issue for us. I don't use the spray on their faces and have always had them hold their breath with the spray. I really find that I actually apply the spray more evenly and have a tendency to actual apply the correct amount. I never seemed to use enough of the lotion and some part of them would burn. I am looking forward to the next few years when they will either swim for high school or year round - both of them use indoor pools and we can finally get away from the chemical dousing.
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 21, 2014 17:26:46 GMT
We use spray all the time and will continue to do so. There have been times I missed a spot, but overallm it does its job. As for the vitamin d, we are exposed enough on the times we dont sunscreen up and drink enough fortified milk I am not worried about that at all.
The spray is convenient and easy.
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Post by calgal08 on Jul 21, 2014 17:28:54 GMT
I much prefer lotion to spray, although, my kids don't agree. I rarely use spray, and when I do it's when the kids are doing a v. quick trip to the pool.
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Post by swtpeasmom on Jul 21, 2014 17:29:57 GMT
I've already read that the spray wasn't as safe, especially for kids (like mine) that are outdoors every day in the summer, and have to wear (and breathe) it every day. We've always used the lotions. Here is a guide to sunscreens from the Environmental Working Group - tells you what ingredients are worse than others. EWG Sunscreen Guide
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Post by angee on Jul 21, 2014 17:33:22 GMT
No I won't stop using it, and I like to use the lotion because it seems to cover better. It seems like these days you hear something is good for you and then the next day it's not.
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Post by Dalai Mama on Jul 21, 2014 17:41:31 GMT
We use the pump, not aerosol and we are as cognizant of sunscreen as we are bug spray - breath is held, head is turned to the side and it's only sprayed on the shoulders and lower. For everywhere else (face, back of neck, ears) it's applied to the palms first.
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Post by conchita on Jul 21, 2014 17:42:14 GMT
We tried the spray once and didn't like it. We stick to lotions now.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jul 21, 2014 17:51:28 GMT
We don't use the sprays very often so if we do use them we'll just spray into our hands away from faces.
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Post by raindancer on Jul 21, 2014 18:07:29 GMT
I just read this HuffPo article along with the comments below and don't know what to think. We have a pool and the kids play sports a lot, very sunny here. We seek shade as much as possible but with sports, that's not possible. I was already conflicted on sunscreen use at all because of all of the chemicals and I'd heard that it blocks vitamin D absorption from the sun. I use a lotion sunscreen on myself but spray sunscreen is so much easier to use on the kids - waah! I tend to trust Consumer Reports more than the FDA in general or even the American Academy of Dermatologists. What do you think? Will you stop using spray sunscreen on your kids? At this point in time, I have no plans to stop. We spray on the body and put lotion on faces (and always have). I'm in public health and I really worry that the result will be less sunscreen rather than people switching to lotion, and IMO that is worse.
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Post by raindancer on Jul 21, 2014 18:09:24 GMT
i think with most things...people are looking for shortcuts it's quicker to spray a kid down - but did anyone REALLY think there is good coverage from a spray on product at the very least rub it in with your hands i don't worry as much about the 'particles causing' whatever as i do with the application not being effective in preventing sunburn i have always used a lotion sunscreen gina I think you get fine coverage with spray on product, and I have never had a kid burn in Tucson, year round. (We use it year round here).
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Post by anxiousmom on Jul 21, 2014 18:10:20 GMT
I am a huge proponent of using sunscreen...the problem that I find is that most people (including myself sometimes ) do not use it effectively. The amount of spf (as long as it is at least 30) is less important than applying correctly. You should use an amount approximately the equivalent to a shot glass per application, and it should be applied every 80 minutes or so. Most people do not apply as frequently as they should. Also, sunscreen needs to be absorbed for about 15 minutes or so prior to sun exposure. The spray is effective if used correctly, but as everyone has said, most of the time the spray is not concentrated in one direction, it goes everywhere. I think it is good for the people who won't use sunscreen (like silly teenagers) because they are more likely to spray than they are to use lotion. I use the spray sometimes, but usually, in conjunction with the lotion. As in lotion, then in between or while wet, use the spray. Then lotion, spray, lotion, spray, and so on. I also use straight up clear zinc in the places that tend to sunburned no matter what I do (like my chest.) And a zinc based lotion on my face. I tend to be old school girl and find I like a tan. I KNOW it isn't good for me, but I just can't help it. But I find if I use sunscreen the right way, I still get very tan without ever getting sunburned. I was at the beach this weekend and was out in the sun, in the water from about 9 am until at least 5 with no break. I didn't get sunburned at all. /end soapbox preaching
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Post by padresfan619 on Jul 21, 2014 18:14:01 GMT
I like the spray but I feel like a can empties SO quickly, so I've gone back to lotion for the most part. I will always have spray for the beach, I hate applying lotion after I've been in the sand.
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Post by luvnlifelady on Jul 21, 2014 18:36:13 GMT
We live in Southern CA and use the spray pretty regularly. We also use lotion and the stick for the face though.
I've often wondered about the chemicals on the skin though and figured they'd eventually say they are dangerous but then again so are sunburns.
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Post by ExpatBackHome on Jul 21, 2014 18:38:14 GMT
We don't use spray. Just blue lizard baby lotion. Love that stuff, it works really well.
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Post by Kelpea on Jul 21, 2014 18:40:43 GMT
We've used the SPF 30 sprays since their inception. No one has burned over here. LOVE that stuff.
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Post by Patter on Jul 21, 2014 19:08:42 GMT
I have never liked the sprays because of what you inhale. We always use the lotion. We did see a woman a couple of weeks ago telling her child to close his eyes. She then proceeded to spray sunscreen all over his face, in his hair, etc. It was awful to watch.
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Post by Pamelou on Jul 21, 2014 19:10:00 GMT
I'm a spray lady. Right now my go to is Coppertone Clearly Sheer Broadspectrum SPF 50. I absolutely hate that sticky feeling from creams. I cannot even stand the sticky from eating food, like from eating an orange or such, so it's no surprise how I feel about sun block. Used it at Disney two weeks ago and it really seem to do the job for me. We reapplied once at the park on a very warm, sunny day. Sprayed my grandson, except his face, for that we used our hands to apply. It does make sense that cream would give a more complete cover, I just can't stand to be sticky. I don't know one cream that isn't.
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