TruKid Sunny Days SPF 30 3.5 oz

by TruKid

• This new formula does NOT contain Vitamin A
• Phthalate, SLS, Paraben. Free
• All packaging is BPA Free
• All natural non-chemical sunscreen
• UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum

Product Description

All natural, non-chemical sunscreen made just for kids. Highest Rated on EWG for Safety. For best results, reapply every 80 minutesGreat for the entire family!

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.5 x 6.8 inches ; 3.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003CHMS4O
• UPC: 611455103026
• Item model number: 10302
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,327 in Beauty (See Top 100 in Beauty)
  • #6 in Health & Personal Care > Health Care > Massage & Relaxation > Massage Oils

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars easiest-to-apply of the all-natural sunscreens; great for kids May 25, 2010

By mamafrog

We've always bought the all-natural sunscreens with physical sunblock ingredients (zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide), and no artificial fragrances or unnecessary chemicals -- e.g., Badger sunscreen, California Baby, UV Natural, etc. The downside of these sunscreens is that they generally tend to be very thick, fairly oily, and difficult to spread -- in some cases almost like a paste. (The one exception was the Weleda sunscreen, which had a beautiful texture and was nice for faces, but didn't seem to last as long.) The Trukids is the first all-natural sunscreen we've found that offers serious protection and is genuinely easy to spread. It is somewhat liquidy, spreads quickly even on an impatient child, absorbs easily, and is not greasy. The scent is mild and pleasant (sort of a natural creamsicle scent). It also contains micronized minerals (as opposed to nanoparticles), for those who are concerned about the possible risks associated with nanoparticles.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of all I've tried June 19, 2011

By AFWife2002

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This is my favorite sunscreen. It works at least as good/if not better as any others I've tried, nice orange-like scent, not oily, not excessively thick, effectiveness is immediate. - added bonus the company uses biodegradable packing noodles (dissolve under water) and ships quickly for reasonable cost. I live in Hawaii and paid less than $5 to ship three tubes of it. It got here in less than a week.

In my search to find the best "healthy" sunscreen I have tried several and will summarize them in case anyone else is shopping around for the perfect sunscreen/sun protection. I have learned a lot thru trial and error and will share that in the case that it may help save others the "error" part. The rest of this review is mostly about sunscreen in general or for those looking for extra info.

Sunscreens I've tried:
Badger - works ok but very oily, has to be applied 30 min prior to exposure

Loving Naturals - works ok but VERY VERY oily, also has to be applied 30 mins prior. This is especially a problem if you apply it to children 30 min before leaving the house. I don't want my kids running around the house leaving oily sunscreen residue all over the furniture, etc.

CA Baby - the is my 2nd favorite sunscreen. It works pretty good and is not oily like the above mentioned. However, it too needs to be applied 30 min prior. It is fairly thick and takes some effort to rub in, however I personally don't mind this. On the up side, sometimes you can find this locally (Target usually carries it in the summertime).

Coppertone Water Babies Pure and Simple - this works ok, my biggest gripe about this is that (unlike the above mentioned) this sunscreen rates a "3/moderate health risk" with the EWG. No point in taking a larger risk than you need to.... This sunscreen also seems to irritate one of my children's skin. The only reason I would buy this is if I was in a pinch and had to buy something from a local store and this was the best they had. Out of all the sunscreens I've mentioned this one is the easiest to find in stores.

Here is the EWG's website for more info on their ratings...
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Furthermore, it is critical that you follow the directions and apply the sunscreen up to 30 min in advance if stated. I have found lesser effectiveness when I have tried cutting corners to get outside sooner. Your skin needs to stay cool during this time or you will just sweat it off. Reapplication is also critical, and I have found that even with drying off and spending some time in the shade to allow the second coat to soak in it still doesn't work as good as the first application.

We live in Hawaii where the sun is strong year round. I have found that one of the best things I can do to protect my young children is to keep them indoors or in the shade during the hottest part of the day. In addition to that my children always wear rash guards at the pool/beach, and I don't allow them to wear sleeveless shirts/dresses on days when they will be outside much. I like Coolibar" clothing for infants. Keep in mind that infants should be kept in the shade when possible and even then it is possible for them to get some sun on their delicate skin. I keep my 9 month old at home when I can, but when we go out to the pool/beach as a family I put her in protective clothing and apply sunscreen to her face and feet even when she is in the shade (she puts her hands in her mouth so much I usually don't do her hands).

In short, Sunny Days is the best sunscreen I've tried and I use it all the time. However, sunscreen should not be your only line of defense. Clothing, shade and a little common sense should also come into play.

Hope this helps someone ~ Aloha Read more ›

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars We LOVE this stuff! May 18, 2010

By L. Chamberlain

Our family truly loves this stuff. I think we have tried just about everything out there. Others were either too sticky, too white, too pasty, way too expensive, or had an "iffy" formula. This formula spreads wonderfully and does not leave a sticky or unattractive film. It also smells wonderful. My 3-year-old has FINALLY stopped complaining about sunblock. We will definitely continue to use TruKid!

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a healthy sunscreen I LOVE! April 5, 2011

By FL flamingo

We live in Florida and are outside a LOT. Prior to this month, I have HATED and rebelled against using sunscreen, because I won't use chemicals on my skin, but I have HATED every natural/mineral sunscreen I had tried. It seems everyone else who has reviewed other mineral sunscreens and said they didn't look white - HAVE SUPER WHITE SKIN!!! They were fair complected and freckled! Of course they didn't see the white film! But put those sunscreens on an olive or dark complexion and it's ghastly!!! This past week I ordered 4 new ones for the approaching summer and it seems I have hit the jackpot! Sunday I tried 2 new products before a long bike event. Trukid sunscreen went on easily and rubbed in well. The scent is a light and pleasant citrus, not offensive or perfumey even for my husband. THERE WAS NO WHITE/PURPLE FILM ON MY BODY ALL DAY. I can't believe it. And, after 4 hours in the Florida sun, no burn, and not even an annoying tan line where the bike jersey/shorts were. I'm sold!
I experimented with one side of me protected by Trukid, and the other side protected by Mychelle spf28. I have to say, the results were the exact same on both sides. Wow! 2 winners!
I have purchased 2 others: BurnOut and Badger. So... more experimenting ahead. But I'm already very satisfied with these 2 products and will highly promote them.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! May 27, 2010

By Stacy Bednar

Trukid products are amazing! The sunscreen is really incredible--I've looked for quite some time to find a natural sunscreen without it going on really white--this is it! It rubs in really well, feels great, and smells great! I only wish they had a waterproof version so I didn't have to use something else when my kiddo goes swimming. Their other products are excellent as well--we love the lotion--nice and thick and creamy, smells great too. The shampoo is also fab--wish there was a conditioner though and a swimming shampoo--because I'd love all our products to be Trukid. But we'll take what we can get! The Hero Stick rocks as well--I swear, when my son gets a scrape or has a red nose, we put this on there and it's gone in a day or two--heals and feels nice. Great products, you can't go wrong. The only other thing I would hope for in the future is more array of scents and unscented products. Also, I should mention that the customer service is quick and great!