Allkinds Suncare

Encouraging kids and teens to build good suncare habits is the best way we can support them to look after their skin. At the heart of any good skincare routine should be SPF, and we have spent the past two years working to develop and test a range that is safe, effective, fun to use and feels great on the skin. Hello, Daily Screen.

Australian sunscreen testing standards are strictly upheld by the TGA and are some of the strictest in the world. When exposed to the Australian sun it’s better to buy and use an Australian-made and tested SPF than one made and tested overseas.

SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor.
The SPF rating indicates the amount of UVB radiation that can reach the skin (when applied correctly according to the instructions on pack). For example, a rating of SPF 50 would indicate that the product filters 98% of UVB radiation with 1/50th (2%) reaching the skin.

UV radiation is invisible radiation energy from the sun. Sunscreen active ingredients be UV absorbers that absorb UV radiation, or UV reflectors that scatter radiation.

There are different types of UV radiation for example UVA and UVB. Broad Spectrum Sunscreen means that it protects against both UVA and UVB radiation. All Allkinds SPF products are Broad Spectrum.

UVA radiation penetrates deep into the skin, affecting the skin cells that lie under the skin’s service.
UVA can cause long-term damage to the skin affecting signs of aging like wrinkles, blotchiness, uneven skin tone and roughness, and can also contribute to skin cancer risk.
UVB radiation penetrates the top later of skin and is what causes sunburn as well as skin cancer.

Everyday! It is recommended to use sunscreen everyday (or at least with the UV is forecast to reach 3 or above) - you can download the SunSmart app to give you daily UV forecast updates.
It is important to apply sunscreen at least 20 minutes before exposure to the sun.
It is very important to avoid prolonged sun exposure, wear protective clothing, hats and eye wear when exposed to the sun.
Ensure to complete a patch test prior to use. To patch test: apply a small amount of the product onto a clean, dry area of forearm. Leave on for 24 hours. If you experience any irritation or burning, discontinue use.

It is important to use a generous amount of sunscreen each time. As a general rule, you need a teaspoon (5mL) per limb (arms, legs, torso, head and neck) meaning about 35mL for a full body application. Apply liberally and evenly at least 20 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply frequently, as well as after swimming, sweating and towel drying.
It is very important to avoid prolonged sun exposure, wear protective clothing, hats and eye wear when exposed to the sun.

It is important to select a sunscreen that is best suited to your next activity. For example, for a beach day, we would recommend our SPF 50+ Face & Body Sunscreen Lotion which has a Water Resistance of 4 hours. For a day at the park, we would recommend our SPF 50 Whipped Sunscreen Foam for the body, with our SPF 50+ Face Sunscreen Serum. You can reach out to our store team members or online customer service team to discuss which will be best for you and your plans.

This product range is formulated with kids & teens in mind, however, is safe and suitable for adults also.
The use of sunscreen on children under 6 months old is not recommended. Children under 6 months old should be physically protected from the sun by being physically under shade, wearing clothing fully covering the skin, and wearing broad brimmed hats.

Please refer to the expiry date and storage conditions which are available on the packaging.
On all products, the storage conditions are on back of packaging within the warning section.
On SPF 50 Whipped Sunscreen Foam the expiry can be found on the bottom of the can.
On SPF 50+ Face & Body Sunscreen Lotion the expiry can be found top of tube at the back.
On SPF 50+ Face Sunscreen Serum the expiry can be found the top of tube at the back.

These Daily Screen and After Sun products are dermatologically tested and suitable for sensitive skin.
Everyone’s skin is different, it is important to patch test before use. To patch test: apply a small amount of the product onto a clean, dry area of forearm. Leave on for 24 hours. If you experience any irritation or burning, discontinue use.

Our products have been clinically tested and are non-comedogenic (meaning that they won’t clog your pores). It is important to be sufficiently cleansing your face at the end of the day after using sunscreen (just like after wearing makeup). We recommend first swiping Micellar Water across the whole face to remove top layer of sunscreen left from the day, and then follow up with a gel Cleanser to remove the remaining residue.

These terms refer to the type of UV filters that are being used in your sunscreen.
The terms Chemical and Organic are interchangeable.
The terms Mineral and Inorganic are interchangeable.
Chemical/Organic UV filters absorb UV radiation to prevent it from entering the epidermis.
Mineral/Inorganic UV filters reflect UV radiation to prevent it from entering the epidermis.
All Daily Screen SPF products are using Chemical/Organic UV filters.

The term "reef-safe sunscreen" is becoming more popular, but its meaning isn't totally clear yet, and scientists are still figuring things out. People are worried about how sunscreen ingredients, especially ones like oxybenzone and octinoxate, might affect coral reefs, which has led places like Hawaii to ban them. These chemicals could be linked to coral bleaching, but most of the studies were done in labs with much higher amounts than what you'd usually find in the ocean. While some sunscreens say they’re "reef-safe," there’s no official standard for that. So, for now, the science is still up in the air, and "reef-safe" is often more of a marketing term than a sure sign of environmental protection.