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phleb | 16:22 Sat 18th May 2013 | Body & Soul
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What is the difference between kids sun lotion and normal ones. I think its just money making, and am thinking of just buying the normal spf30 for my kids, as I am unsure as to why I need to put a higher spf on them when they need some sun in their skin (vit d). Am I right?
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well, are they going to be sitting in the blazing hot sun for hours? if they are in the uk, it'll prob be ok. Personally i haven't seen a difference in price - they all seem to be about a fiver
The kids ones tend to be gentler on the skin and have less perfume in them, they also are easier to apply (generally).
Exposing skin that doesn't see the sun much and near to bones is prone to burn so a high spf lotion is a good idea. However, exposing face and lower arms, so a t-shirt is necessary, is enough for vitamin D boosts.
Some of the non kids ones have alcohol in (especially the quick dry type) which is not good for kids skin.
I got very badly burned at Brean 40 or more years ago, when I was nipper.
So you do need it even in the UK if it is very hot, or if it's sunny and you are on a boat.

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