Green People Organic Vegan Sun Creams

Never use tanning salons (they can cause skin cancer and even blindness, even with googles) and stay out of strong sun between 10am and 2pm (use a parasol or large hat and wear sustainable sunglasses. Other options are portable gazebos/awnings.

UVA rays age skin and UVB rays cause sunburn. Choosing natural brands is better for your skin and safer for the oceans. Choose scent-free options for pregnancy/nursing.

Ask your vet if using pet sunscreens. Never use human sunscreen (due to zinc oxide – wash skin before letting pets kiss you – same for cosmetics/deodorants containing them – and skin creams with cocoa butter). Read how to keep pets safe in warm weather.

Green People organic vegan sunscreens are organic, vegan and free from palm oil (recycle packaging at kerbside or Boots branches). Take Green People’s simple spf quiz, to find out the best sunscreen for you (or your child) to use. The range includes:

Scent-Free sun screen protects against 97% of UVB rays, with soothing aloe vera and antioxidants like edelweiss, green tea and berry wax. Reapply frequently and after swimming, sweating or towelling off.

Use within six months of opening, to ensure UV filters remain stable and provide effective broad-spectrum protection. Apply generously for 20 minutes before going outside.

Age Defy Moisturiser SPF30 combines a moisturiser and sun protection (for the face only). Contains Contains oils of rosehip and pomegranate, and zesty floral scent.

Green People tinted moisturiser & tanning drops

Green People Tinted Moisturiser SPF15 is a blend of sheer mineral make-up and sun cream, with antioxidant sea fennel stem cells and collagen-stimulating Spanish needle. Scented with exotic Tiaré Tahiti flower.

Liquid Gold Tanning Drops are certified organic. A drop or two gives a subtle tan, just mix with skin cream for a tan to appear in hours. Made with collagen-protecting green tea, for skin over 30.

Scent-free organic children’s sunscreen SPF30

This has no fragrance or essential oils, and provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays, in a travael-friendly squeezy bottle.

The Lullaby Trust has information on dressing babies in warmer weather (and for sleep). In summary:

It does not recommend weighted swaddles, blankets or sleeping bags for babies under one year, due to risk of overheating or head covering.
If you use a sleeping bag, don’t add extra blankets on top. Add an extra layer of clothing or choose a higher tog sleeping bag, if your baby feels cold.
One blanket doubled over counts as two (this could increase overheating, so ensure if you use an extra blanket, it’s lightweight. Air trapped between layers increases warmth (using two 1.0 sleep bags could be dangerous).
Hats (and socks) should be removed indoors, as babies lose heat through their heads.