Snapshot: This sunscreen has smooth, clear and non-greasy application. Broad Spectrum UVA & UVB, 3 hours water resistant, reef and water safe, suitable for sensitive skin and from 4 years of age.

We Love It Because: Little Urchin Natural Tinted Sunscreen is free of any dangerous chemicals, it does not contain any UV absorbers, titanium dioxide, parabens, synthetic preservatives or synthetic fragrances.

Brand

Little Urchin is an Australian brand offering natural skin-care products that are 100% Australian made and owned, free of toxins and environmentally friendly. Started by a father who recognised the need to develop a toxin free sunscreen for children, after his own daughter was continuously exposed to a chemically filled sunscreen at a childcare. Little Urchin products are made with love so that you and your family get the protection you deserve.

Product

Little Urchin Natural Tinted Sunscreen SPF 30 (100g) is a unique formula that provides all-natural, high protection from the sun’s UVA and UVB rays while hydrating and enhancing your natural skin tone. Rich in antioxidants and anti-ageing benefits, this unique blend offers medium tint coverage that leaves you with a radiant skin complexion. Its unique formulation contains only Non-Nano Zinc Oxide as the active ingredient which is safe to use on sensitive skin. Research studies indicate that Zinc Oxide is also safe for the marine environment. Little Urchin Sunscreen is made with no nasties, is preservative free and is suitable for the whole family (4 years +).

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 22% (Non-Nano)
Other Ingredient: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Grape Vine (Vitis Vinifera) Seed Oil, Silica, Shea (Butyrospermum Parkii) Butter, Candelilla (Euphorbia Cerifera Cera) Wax, Bees (Cera Alba) Wax, Jojoba (Simmondsia Chinensis Seed) Oil, Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Aqua, Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Leaf Extract, Natural Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate Salt (Vegetable Derived), Safflower (Carthamus Tinctorius) Seed Oil, Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus) Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Rosehip (Rosa Canina) Fruit Oil, Iron Oxide, Parfum (Naturally Derived Coconut Oil).

How To Use It

Apply lotion liberally and evenly to clean, dry skin 20 minutes prior to sun exposure. Reapply to the skin every 1-2 hours or more often when perspiring and reapply after swimming to towel drying.

Always remember, that sunscreens are only one part of sun protection and prolonged high-risk sun exposure should be avoided and frequent re-application is required for effective sun protection.