AMA Says Peppa Pig Sunscreen is Safe For Most People

The Australian Medical Association said that the Peppa Pig sunscreen, which a mum complained about that went viral after it allegedly caused rashes on her baby, is safe for most people.

Last week, mum Jessie Swan, from Queensland, has posted to the Cancer Council Australia Facebook page about how her three-month-old son was hospitalised for three days after using the council’s Peppa Pig sunscreen.

The post has been shared more than 10,000 times, and gained over 3,000 reactions, with many people on social media sharing similar reactions to the said Cancer Council’s sunscreen.

However, Richard Kidd, former AMA Queensland president and current chair council general practice, said the sunscreen was safe for most people to use.

“The actual number compared to the quarter of a million products that the Cancer Council has sold of these sunscreens is still a very very small number, when you consider.

“And that’s one of the problems with something like a website you’ll see a number of things there and think ‘oh my gosh, that looks bad’, but the actual percentage [of bad reactions] is probably still very low.

“Despite the bad press the cancer council products are very good,” he said.

Dr Kidd explained that the Peppa Pig sunscreen was formulated specially for people with sensitive skin. “So they are by their nature a bit more allergic, and it depends on what they’re having the allergic reactions to – some of the ingredients in Peppa Pig they could still have allergic reactions to, and clearly some people do,” he added.

He said that some people may have not tested the products properly before using them. “Part of that is they haven’t followed the advice that’s in with the product, where the Cancer Council has said try a little test bit first,” he said, adding that people who have an allergic reaction to one of the Cancer Council’s products should see their doctor because “the Cancer Council has developed these hypoallergenic products that are very low in the common allergy-provoking ingredients.”

Dr Kidd advised that anyone with sensitive skin should avoid sunscreen products with fragrances and preservatives.

“Although a small group of people can have allergic reactions of various kinds it’s very important that people protect themselves properly from sunburn. Anything that’s better than an SPF15 is going to give you good protection,” he said.

Source: Essentialbaby.com.au