Family Sunspray SPF50 - 250ml
4.75 209 reviewsAltruist Family Sunspray is created by consultant dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon Dr Andrew Birnie to provide optimum protection against the sun's harmful UVA and UVB radiation, exceeding EU standards.
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- Water resistant
- Hypoallergenic
Description
Altruist Family Sunspray is created by consultant dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon Dr Andrew Birnie to provide optimum protection against the sun's harmful UVA and UVB radiation, exceeding EU standards.
This broad-spectrum sunscreen contains high quality SPF50 protection with 5 star ultra-UVA rating (PPD 48). The Formula is is fast absorbing, non-sticky and feels like a moisturiser. ALTRUIST sunscreens have a broad range of photostable UV filters.
Formulated for the whole family, including babies (6+ Months) and children. The product comes in a new trigger-spray format, which ensures easy application to even the wriggliest of bodies. With its reef-friendly formulation this sunscreen is perfect for a day at the beach, with no need to carry multiple different SPFS.
- Hypoallergenic
- Non-comedogenic
- Fragrance and Paraben Free
- Water Resistant
- Suitable for all Skin Types
Altruist Family Sunspray SPF50 was announced "Best overall Sunscreen For Kids 2026"
Dermatologist’s advice
Benefits
Ingredients (INCI)
Good to know
Two kinds of UV. One tube.
SPF only measures protection against UVB. That’s why you need a broad-spectrum sunscreen: one with both a high SPF (UVB) and a high PPD (UVA).
B for Burning
Causes sunburn, varies with season and location, and increases the risk of skin cancer. Expressed as SPF: SPF 50 filters 98.3% of UVB.
A for Ageing
Responsible for skin ageing and deeper skin damage. Present all year round and passes through glass. Expressed as PPD.
How to use
Apply it the way Dr Birnie advises
How much do you need?
Also: avoid direct sunlight between 11:00 and 15:00, wear clothing, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses. Babies should not be exposed to the sun.
Ingredients
Key active ingredients
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The dermatologist behind it
“Sunscreens should be easy to apply, leave no residue and feel like a moisturising cream. They also need to be affordable, so they can be applied generously.”
Altruist was founded in 2015 by dermatologist Dr Andrew Birnie and Dutch economist David Westerbeek van Eerten. They developed the products in their spare time to keep costs low, and pass that saving on in the price.
Dr. Andrew BirnieConsultant dermatologist & dermatological surgeon
Altruism
Your sunscreen protects someone else too
Since Altruist was founded, 10p from every product sold has gone to sunscreen for children with albinism in Africa, together with Under The Same Sun, Standing Voice and Stichting Afrikaanse Albino’s.
£1.4m+ in sunscreen donated
How we helpQuestions
Frequently asked questions
Answered by Dr Andrew Birnie and the Altruist team.
More questions? Visit our FAQIs the spray suitable for babies?
Yes, from 6 months. Babies under 6 months should not be in the sun: keep them in the shade and protect them with clothing.
Why is this spray suitable from 6 months and the sunscreen cream from 2 years?
The Family Sunspray does not contain silver chloride. This preservative has not been tested on children under 2 and is used in the sunscreen cream.
Can I use the spray on my child’s face?
Do not spray directly onto the face. Spray the sunscreen into your hand and apply it gently, away from the eyes.
Is the spray reef-friendly?
Yes, the formula is reef-friendly. That means one sunscreen gives safe protection for the whole family on the beach.
How much sunscreen should I use?
To get the protection stated on the pack, you need 2 mg per cm² of skin. That is roughly one teaspoon per body part and a shot glass for the whole body. In practice, most people apply only half that amount.
Read more: How much sunscreen do you need? A complete guide for face and body
How often should I reapply?
Reapply every two hours, and always after swimming, exercising or towel-drying. Even a water-resistant sunscreen loses some of its protection in the water.
What does PPD 48 mean?
PPD shows how well a sunscreen protects against UVA radiation, which causes skin ageing and pigmentation. In Europe this value must be at least one third of the SPF. With PPD 48, the UVA protection of this product is well above that European minimum.
Read more: What Is PPD, and Why Does It Matter More Than SPF alone?
How long does the product keep?
Once opened, the product keeps for 12 months, as shown by the symbol on the packaging. Store it in a cool place, out of direct sunlight.
Read more: When does sunscreen expire, and how should you store it properly?
Is Altruist tested on animals?
No. Animal testing for cosmetics is banned in the European Union, and our products have never been tested on animals.
