# Gentle Baby-Friendly Sunscreens Aveeno's Baby Sunscreen is Made for Sensitive Skin By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-05-20 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-sunscreen References: [shop.shoppersdrugmart](https://shop.shoppersdrugmart.ca/Shop/Aveeno/Baby-Sensitive-Skin-Sunscreen-SPF-50/p/AZ58?variantCode=062600964700) & [aveeno](https://www.aveeno.ca/products/baby-sensitive-skin-face-sunscreen-stick-spf-50) [Aveeno®](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aveeno-baby) boasts a gentle baby sunscreen that is water- and sweat-resistant in two application options—a squeezable tube and a stick version which is ideal for on-the-go touch-ups. As the summer months trickle in, it is extremely important to protect our skin and that of our loved ones from harmful UVA/UVB rays. The Baby Sensitive Skin Sunscreen SPF 50 is a [mineral sunscreen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saltyface-daily-sun-shield-mineral-sunscreen) with naturally sourced zinc oxide and colloidal oatmeal. The formula is completely free of ingredients such as parabens, fragrance, and phthalates. The brand has made sure to create a formula that is highly gentle and suitable for [sensitive skin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensitive-whipped-sunscreen). The baby sunscreen by Aveeno® is also hypoallergenic and oil-free. Because of all of these considerations, the product is recommended by pediatricians, as the brand notes. Image Credit: Aveeno ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Babies](https://www.trendhunter.com/babies) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gentle Sunscreens for Sensitive Skin:** The rise in demand for sunscreen products that are gentle and safe for sensitive skin presents an opportunity for brands to develop more innovative products in this category. - **Mineral-based Sunscreens:** The increasing awareness about the harmful effects of chemical sunscreens and the shift towards natural and organic ingredients presents an opportunity for brands to develop more mineral-based sunscreens. - **On-the-go Sun Protection:** The trend of people being more outdoorsy and active presents an opportunity for brands to develop more on-the-go and hassle-free sun protection products, such as stick and spray sunscreens. ### Where This Applies - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Companies in the beauty and personal care industry can develop new and innovative gentle sunscreen products using natural and organic ingredients to meet the growing demand for safe sun protection. - **Baby Care:** The baby care industry can focus on developing and promoting gentle & hypoallergenic sunscreens for children to provide safe sun protection for sensitive skin. - **Outdoor Sports and Activities:** The outdoor sports and activities industry can invest in developing more practical and easy-to-use sun protection products, such as stick and spray sunscreens for on-the-go protection, to cater to their active customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Friendly Mineral Sunscreen Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aveeno-sunscreens.md) - [Sensitive Skin Baby Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aveeno-baby.md) - [Naturally-Formulated Baby Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-baby-sunscreen.md) - [Plant-Based Infant Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-aqua-milk.md) - [Convenient Kid-Friendly Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-face-stick-1.md) - [Gentle Broad Spectrum Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensitive-nontinted-mineral-sunscreen.md) - [Kid-Focused Mineral Gel Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mineral-gel-sunscreen.md) - [Sensitive Whipped Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensitive-whipped-sunscreen.md) - [Kid-Friendly Fragrance-Free Mineral Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragrancefree-mineral-sunscreen.md)