pregnancy-safe sunblock?

JCM285 · April 2014

Hi ladies!! So I'm going on a trip to Georgia/So. Carolina next week with DH and went to Harmons this afternoon to get some things. I knew I would get sunblock but it hadn't occurred to me until I was looking at them that they might not all be safe for pregnancy. I bought one called cover-up baby, because it was the only one I found that was mineral-based. Then I went home and googled away to see if it was safe. So I guess my question is as long as my sunblock does not have these chemicals: oxybenzone, homosalate, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor, octocrylene and para-aminobenzoic acid, I'm ok right? Do they even make sunblock for pregnant people? Thanks!!

Sweetiepops · April 2014

Crap, when I went to Florida a few weeks ago and looked this up, all I found was info saying you MUST wear sunblock if you're pregnant because your skin is sensitive. Nothing about potential problematic chemicals! I wore Ombrelle, because it's the only sunblock that I'm not allergic to! Hopefully it was ok!

Robinischo · April 2014

I'm allergic to paba (para-aminobenzoic acid), but other than that I don't worry about it.

Belle3184 · April 2014

I had no idea that sunscreen could be a problem. When I was pregnant with DD, I wore all kinds. I guess I need to read more about this.

rox825 · April 2014

I just got back from a vacation and asked my OB before I went if I should avoid any particular sunscreen ingredients and he said no, any sunscreen is fine.

JCM285 · April 2014

Sorry everyone I didn't mean to worry you!! Like I said it was just an afterthought when I was in the store. Thanks @rox825, I'm glad he said that. I didn't remember to ask that question. Maybe I'm looking too deeply into it, but here is where I found those chemical names in case anyone is interested: https://m.thebump.com/pregnancy/is-it-safe/qa/sunscreen-safe-during-pregnancy.aspx.
Ironically, its from thebump lol.

MrsDL · April 2014

I talked to my dermatologist and OB about this - they both recommend mineral based sun-block - Zinc Oxide, etc. Mineral based stays more on the surface of the skin and is not absorbed like other chemical sun-blocks.

ksyknelvr73 · April 2014

Well, I might be a crappy mom b/c I wear whatever sunscreen I have or bought. Through both successful pregnancies. No issues to my knowledge.

2redtulips · April 2014

I haven't given this one a second thought, either. I just used whatever we have on hand when we went to Mexico.

JCM285 · April 2014

Thanks for all your responses. I think Ill stick with the mineral one I picked up :-)

Heeb918 · April 2014

I'm now jealous of all of you that had the opportunity to be somewhere wearing sunblock during your pregnancy. B-)

2MamazInSeattle · April 2014

I found this link super helpful! I got the orange vanilla one she recommended from Amazon.

https://safemama.com/cheatsheets/sunscreen/

I will say its not as strong as the regular stuff, but I am reapplying as needed and its good enough, better than chemicals absorbed into baby!

megaddie · April 2014

I tried the natural sunscreen and it just did not work for me or my husband. We ended up burnt to a crisp. I think any sunscreen is ok, really.

2ndGeneration · April 2014

I use Banana Boat Kids. The white cream kind, that is the zinc oxide one. I think it is the sprays that absorb into the skin, where the oxide ones stay ON the skin. I am really sensitive to many suncreens even when not pregnant, but I tolerate this one well and I use it daily because I work outside.

Sweetiepops · April 2014

I am allergic to most sunscreens, and I really don't want to start experimenting while I'm pregnant! I'm going to stick with my Ombrelle!

JCM285 · April 2014

Thanks for all of the responses. So far, this one sunscreen has worked well. I am as white as can be so I really need good sunscreen but I have been happy with this one so far. I did not get burned at all!!

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