KINeSYS Performance Sunblock
When the Parent Bloggers Network asked me to test out KINeSYS sunblock, I was more than ready. We've spent a lot of money on sunblocks that work...for the most part. We adhere to the guidelines - applying more than 20 minutes before sun exposure, reapplying hourly after swimming or heavy exercise - and yet my children and I are all sporting rather pronounced tan lines. This tells me that our current sun coverage isn't as complete as it should be.
Another problem I have with most sunblocks is the consistency. Either they are greasy, or sticky, and a day at the beach turns into a sand-adhering nightmare, with reapplications turning into exfoliation sessions. The kids hate it, I hate it and we're still exposing our skin to potentially harmful rays.
What's a mom to do, right? I'd never heard of KINeSYS before - it is sold places like REI, which isn't on my weekly grocery run, but I was impressed from the moment I cracked open my samples. It's paba, oil, and alcohol free -- water resistent and sweat resistent -- and the kid's version is fragrance-free. This is an important item on my list, because two summers ago, while at DisneyWorld in 105 degree heat, all three of my kids had a violently painful reaction to a mass-marketed kids sunblock stick. It was the first time we had tried that particular brand, and within moments of application, they were all screaming and crying and begging me to wash it off. I've been very wary since that time - and I'm happy to say that KINeSYS passed the Lauck Kids Face test with flying colors.
We recently spent the day at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and I sprayed the kids with the kid's sunblock, and applied the adult's version (which smells totally yummy, but didn't attract bees!) to myself and the husband. I reapplied once, around 6 hours into our day in the sun, and guess what? NO COLOR.
That's right - it worked all day long, with only one reapplication. And there was not a hint of any tanning on any of us. I'm totally impressed.
The KINeSYS stick has been in my purse since I got it, and it is perfect for those quick reapplications at the park or pool. The spray makes it easy to apply in the morning before rushing the kids off to school, and I can trust that they are good to go, even through several broiling recesses and playing at the park after school. This is a great product, and I'll be stocking up for the fall.
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