Zinc Sunscreen for Kids — SPF50, Zinc Only, Made for Young Skin
A gentle, zinc-only mineral sunscreen for school, sport and the beach — 25% non-nano zinc oxide, broad-spectrum SPF 50, no chemical UV filters, and priced so you can keep one in every bag.
The everyday zinc sunscreen made for young Australian skin
ThermaSun Kids is a zinc-only mineral sunscreen — 25% non-nano zinc oxide, broad-spectrum SPF 50, water resistant for 80 minutes. There are no chemical UV filters and no synthetic absorbers, which is exactly what most parents are looking for when they want gentle, reliable protection for school, sport, the beach and everyday play.
It’s priced so you can keep one tube in the school bag and one at home without thinking twice — from $5.49 RRP for a 100g tube. That matters in Queensland and right across Australia, where kids need sun protection most of the year.
Zinc only
25% non-nano zinc oxide as the single active. No oxybenzone, no octinoxate, no chemical filters.
SunSmart-ready
Broad-spectrum SPF 50 with the AUST L number on the pack, so it fits school sun-safety policies.
Won’t sting eyes
Mineral zinc sits on top of the skin, so it’s far less likely to sting little eyes than chemical sunscreens when kids get sweaty.
School-bag friendly
Compact 100g tube that fits a kindy bag, library bag or pencil case for easy reapplication.
Product details
| Active | Zinc Oxide 25% (non-nano, ZinClear® XP) |
|---|---|
| SPF | SPF 50 broad spectrum (UVA + UVB) |
| Water resistance | 80 minutes |
| Size | 100g tube |
| TGA listing | AUST L 525601 (verify on ARTG) |
| Made in | Queensland, Australia by VeganicSKN |
| Suitable for | Kids of all ages; gentle, fragrance-light zinc formula |
How to apply
Apply generously and evenly to all exposed skin at least 20 minutes before going outside. Reapply every 2 hours, and always after swimming, sweating or towel-drying. Remember sunscreen is one part of being SunSmart — pair it with a hat, shade, sunglasses and sun-protective clothing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest SPF50 sunscreen for kids in Australia?
ThermaSun Kids Zinc SPF50 is one of Australia’s most affordable mineral sunscreens, from $5.49 RRP for a 100g tube — well below most premium zinc brands. It’s zinc-only, TGA listed (AUST L 525601) and Australian made in Queensland.
Is mineral or zinc sunscreen better for kids than chemical sunscreen?
Many parents prefer mineral zinc sunscreen for children because zinc oxide is a single, well-understood active that sits on the surface of the skin rather than absorbing chemical UV filters. The TGA recognises zinc oxide as a broad-spectrum mineral UV filter. ThermaSun Kids uses zinc oxide only, with no chemical UV filters.
Is this sunscreen okay to send to school?
Yes. It’s a broad-spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen with the AUST L number printed on the pack, and the compact 100g tube is easy for kids to reapply at school. Check your school’s specific sun-safety policy, as some schools ask for named tubes or have application rules.
Will it sting my child's eyes?
Mineral zinc sunscreens are generally far less likely to sting eyes than chemical sunscreens, because the zinc stays on the surface of the skin rather than running into eyes as it breaks down. Still apply carefully around the eye area and avoid direct contact.
Is it suitable for sensitive or eczema-prone skin?
ThermaSun Kids is a zinc-only formula with no chemical UV filters, which many families with sensitive or eczema-prone skin prefer. As with any new product, patch-test first and consult your pharmacist or GP if your child has a diagnosed skin condition.
Is the zinc nano or non-nano?
It’s non-nano. ThermaSun uses ZinClear® XP non-nano zinc oxide, a pharmaceutical/cosmetic-grade Australian-made active whose technology was originally developed at the University of Western Australia.
How do I know it really is SPF50?
Every ThermaSun production run is batch SPF tested, and the product is TGA listed under AUST L 525601. You can verify the listing on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG).
Why you can trust the zinc in ThermaSun
ThermaSun is built on ZinClear® XP — a pharmaceutical/cosmetic-grade, non-nano zinc oxide whose underlying technology was originally developed by researchers at the University of Western Australia and commercialised by Advance ZincTek (ASX:ANO), an Australian company formed in 1997. It’s the same Australian-made mineral active trusted by dozens of skincare brands worldwide.
Every ThermaSun sunscreen is then made in Queensland by VeganicSKN, is TGA listed (with its AUST L number printed on the pack and searchable on the ARTG), and is batch SPF tested on every production run. Zinc oxide is the broad-spectrum mineral UV filter the TGA recognises, and our zinc-only formulas contain no oxybenzone or octinoxate, so they’re reef safe.
ThermaSun is Australian made in Queensland by VeganicSKN. Always read the label and use only as directed. Sunscreen is one part of sun protection — combine with shade, clothing, a hat and sunglasses. Reapply at least every 2 hours and after swimming, sweating or towelling.