The Most Dangerous Sunscreens For Kids (and They're Probably Hiding in Your Beach Bag)

Along with wearing sunglasses and hats, sunscreen should always be a part of your family's Summer routine — but is the sunscreen in your beach bag right now actually safe? The EWG released its annual list of the sunscreens with the worst ratings for 2018 to alert parents.

The sunscreens that made the list have potentially harmful chemicals — oxybenzone (which can disrupt the hormone system) and retinyl palmitate (which may actually trigger skin damage on sun-exposed skin) — and high SPFs that don't actually do any more to protect your child than an SPF 30-50. Additionally, some formulas come in a spray that may not completely cover your little one's skin and could be inhaled into their lungs.

If any of these are in your arsenal, toss them and opt for one of these safe sunscreens instead.

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Coppertone Water Babies Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 70+

Coppertone Water Babies Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 70+

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Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 70

Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 70

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Coppertone Sunscreen Water Babies Foaming Lotion, SPF 70

Coppertone Sunscreen Water Babies Foaming Lotion, SPF 70

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Coppertone Kids Wacky Foam Foaming Lotion Sunscreen, SPF 70+

Coppertone Kids Wacky Foam Foaming Lotion Sunscreen, SPF 70+

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Coppertone Sunscreen Continuous Spray, Kids, SPF 70+

Coppertone Sunscreen Continuous Spray, Kids, SPF 70+

Additional strike: spray formula!

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Coppertone Water Babies Sunscreen Stick, SPF 55

Coppertone Water Babies Sunscreen Stick, SPF 55

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Neutrogena Wet Skin Kids Beach & Pool Sunscreen Spray, SPF 70+

Neutrogena Wet Skin Kids Beach & Pool Sunscreen Spray, SPF 70+

Additional strike: spray formula!

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Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Sunscreen, SPF 60+

Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Sunscreen, SPF 60+

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Up & Up Kids' Sunscreen Stick, SPF 55

Up & Up Kids' Sunscreen Stick, SPF 55

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CVS Health Children’s Sunstick Sunscreen, SPF 55

CVS Health Children’s Sunstick Sunscreen, SPF 55

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Banana Boat Kids Continuous Spray Sunscreen, SPF 100

Banana Boat Kids Continuous Spray Sunscreen, SPF 100

Additional strike: spray formula!

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Banana Boat Kids Max Protect & Play Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 100

Banana Boat Kids Max Protect & Play Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 100