10 Best Aftersuns for Kids 2022 | UK Paediatrician Reviewed

Although not specifically designed for kids, everything about this aftersun, from its aerosol spray formula to its colourfully-designed bottle and tongue-in-cheek name, is bound to appeal to younger ones. This is of great benefit to parents, as you'll have no trouble convincing them to wear it!

Extracts of aloe vera and vitamin E are particularly effective at soothing the skin, and once you've finished spraying the kids, you can also use it on yourself. It even includes ingredients that'll preserve and intensify your tan!

Based in the beautiful Knepp Castle estate in West Sussex, Green People have a passion for our planet and are the proud purveyors of organically made beauty products. This aftersun is part of their 'organic children' range.

Featuring a healthy dose of aloe vera, as well as calendula, myrrh and lavender, 93% of its ingredients are organic, making it a great choice for children with sensitive skin and those prone to conditions such as eczema or psoriasis. Incredibly, the packaging is recyclable too, being made from sugar cane plastic!

This rather fancy aftersun, made by Australian sun care company Bondi Sands, features a healthy dose of aloe vera. In fact, its vegan and cruelty-free ingredients are especially formulated to soothe and hydrate your skin after prolonged sun exposure.

While not specifically aimed at kids, its spray format makes it incredibly easy to apply to wriggly little ones. And because it's water-resistant for up to four hours, it's perfect for a family day at the pool or beach!

When it comes to convincing your kids to put on their aftersun, it always helps to have some kind of novel feature. This 'crackling aftersun mousse' literally crackles as you apply it - which is sure to do the trick!

Its hydrating ingredients are perfect for nourishing and soothing their skin after a day in the sun, and the non-greasy formula means their clothes won't stick to them after application. Better yet, this aftersun is vegan and cruelty-free!

When it comes to products that are safe for use on children's skin, Childs Farm are surely one of the best known brands. When you take a look at this aftersun, you'll soon understand why, as the ingredients list includes a range of natural extracts, such as coconut oil and aloe vera.

You'll be reassured even further when you learn that this aftersun is also dermatologist and paediatrician approved, as well as being vegan and cruelty-free. All of these factors make this lotion particularly suited for use on your little ones.

When it comes to spending time together as a family, summer is surely the greatest season. Unfortunately, the warmer months bring with them a number of health risks for our children. In the day time, that means exposure to direct sunshine, and in the evening, it's those pesky biting insects!

Luckily, some clever clogs thought to combine the remedy to both into one handy solution. Not only does this spray nourish and soothe your child's skin after a day in the sun, it also protects them from insect bites, making it an absolute time-saver.

Garnier's Ambre Solaire line is without a doubt one of the best known sun care ranges in the UK. That's because their products are effective and affordable, as is the case with this hydrating aftersun.

Cactus extract is the primary ingredient in this aftersun. That's because it's extremely effective at hydrating your skin and even possesses anti-inflammatory properties. You don't need to wait to benefit from this aftersun either, as you'll get to enjoy a refreshing, cooling sensation as soon as you spray it on!

Boots Soltan line was designed with the intention of offering consumers a no-frills, affordable range of sun care products. While this aftersun doesn't contain any fancy additional ingredients, it's certainly more than up to the task of looking after your children's skin. 

It achieves this is by hydrating the skin to prevent peeling and dryness, and at a very reasonable price too. It also comes in a spray bottle, which every parents knows makes the job of applying aftersun so much easier!

When it comes to soothing your skin after a day spent in the sunshine, everybody knows that aloe vera is the king of ingredients! This aloe vera gel relieves both sunburned and windburned skin, leaving it feeling cool and moisturised.

There's certainly something appealing about the luminous green, especially when compared to the 'cooling blue' most commonly used in aftersun packaging design. It's a bit basic in its list of ingredients, but if your child is particularly motivated by brightly coloured 'slime', this gel is a must-buy.

After a day spent in the sun, there are two things that your skin needs most - repairing and moisturising! Luckily, Nivea's moisturising spray lotion achieves this with the help of aloe vera and avocado oil.

While one works to rejuvenate your damaged skin, the other hydrates it, helping to prevent peeling and flaking. Spray bottles are always a win when it comes to an aftersun intended for kids, especially when they come at such an affordable price. Unfortunately, it loses a few points in our book for not being cruelty-free.