Apart from the controversial UV filters, we found very little to criticise in children's sunscreens. However, four conventional sun creams contain plastic compounds such as synthetic polymers. Their long-term consequences for humans and the environment have not been sufficiently researched...

Tested by Stiftung Warentest: 19 sun creams for children with protection factor 30, 50 or 50+. Many of the creams, lotions and sprays are convincing, four fail. Light and warmth are good for you! But the sun's ultraviolet rays can also cause sunburn, age the skin prematurely and even cause skin cancer in the long term...