Babies Newborn Care Baby Skin Care The Best Skin Care and Hair Care Products for Kids From lotions and shampoos to sunscreens and deodorants, these kid-friendly skin care and hair care products impressed our panel of testers. By Sierra Hoeger Published on June 3, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Children and adolescents deserve products made specifically for them. That's why we rounded up 20 skin care and hair care formulas that are gentle, effective, and approved by our panel of testers—including some Parents editors! Whether you're looking for a moisturizing lotion, tangle-free shampoo, or your kid's first deodorant stick, these products get the job done with impressive results. 01 of 20 Best Baby Moisturizing Lotion Courtesy of CeraVe SHOP IT CeraVe Baby Moisturizing LotionDeveloped by pediatric dermatologists, CeraVe Baby Moisturizing Lotion maintains your baby's delicate skin barrier while locking in hydration. "We like how thick this cream is. We use it every night," says a mom of two infants, who also uses CeraVe products for her own skin. The non-greasy lotion doesn't have a strong odor. 02 of 20 Best Cleansing Wipes Courtesy of Aveeno SHOP IT Aveeno Baby Sensitive All Over WipesThese Aveeno baby wipes cleanse and moisturize without leaving any pesky residue, and they've been awarded the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance. Parents love the soothing ingredients, including oat extract and aloe, for dry and sensitive skin. What you won't find is alcohol, dye, parabens, phthalates, or sulfates. 03 of 20 Best Baby Wipes Courtesy of Coterie SHOP IT Coterie WipesWith only five ingredients and a make-up of 99% water, parents can trust Coterie for the mess and stress that comes with a diaper change. "I love that these were basically thick water wipes," says a mother of a 7-month-old. "I feel like I was able to use much fewer wipes than normal during a diaper change because of how thick and large they were." 04 of 20 Best Teen Body Wash Courtesy of Hero SHOP IT Hero Brave Body Power WashHero Body is careful to avoid the use of harsh chemicals in products, including its exfoliating body wash. "This was easy to incorporate into my daily routine in the shower," says a 19-year-old tester. The product focuses on unclogging pores and removing oil from the skin—and it comes with a fresh yuzu and warm white fig scent to boot! 05 of 20 Best Teen Shampoo and Conditioner Courtesy of Love Beauty and Planet SHOP IT Love Beauty and Planet Rose Water & Vitamin B3 Micellar Shampoo and ConditionerLove, Beauty and Planet provides their customers with self-care products that also care for the environment. This shampoo and conditioner set, for example, is "100% biodegradable, 97% naturally-derived, vegan and sulfate free, packaged in our 100% recycled bottles," according to the manufacturer's website. In both products, the combination of rose water and vitamin B3 leaves wavy hair feeling nourished and smelling like Bulgarian rose petals. 06 of 20 Best Face Cream Courtesy of Ever and Eden SHOP IT Ever and Eden Kids Multi-Vitamin Face Cream in Cool Peach Who says skin care routines are only for grown-ups? Introduce this easy-to-use product to children (ages 4 and up) for added moisture and protection from environmental stressors. The multivitamin-packed formulation will leave skin feeling hydrated, calm, and nourished. Kids also love the peach scent! 07 of 20 Best Baby Wash Courtesy of Cetaphil SHOP IT Cetaphil Baby Wash and ShampooFormulated for a baby's sensitive skin, this two-in-one product cleanses and moisturizes with organic calendula extract. "I will definitely continue to buy this," says a mother of a 2-month-old baby. "It's creamy and soft-feeling going on, lathers easily, and has a barely-there scent that's pleasant and not overwhelming." 08 of 20 Best Stick Deodorant Courtesy of Dove SHOP IT Dove 0% Aluminum DeodorantDove's aluminum-free deodorant provides underarms with 48 hours of odor protection—without all the harsh chemicals. It's enriched with moisturizers and comes in a range of scents. "I loved that it didn't irritate my skin," said one active teen tester. "I used it everyday." 09 of 20 Best 3-in-1 Product for Kids Courtesy of Dabble and Dollop SHOP IT Dabble and Dollop GelA mixture of shampoo, body wash, and bubble bath, this dye-free gel strives to soften your child's skin and leave it smelling good with scents like coconut and honeydew. It's also non-irritating, hypoallergenic, and pH balanced. "We liked the packaging and presentation, as well as the short and reassuring ingredient list," says a mom of two infants. "A fun addition to bath time. Bubbles and clean fragrant hair was a winner!" 10 of 20 Best Blemish Treatment Courtesy of Sweet Chef SHOP IT Sweet Chef Carrot Ginger Blemish Rescue PatchesThese patches come in four different shapes and sizes to minimize acne at each stage. They rely on ginger, carrot, salicylic acid, and hydrocolloid to get the job done. "I could tell a difference," says a teen tester. "[They were] easy to use, put on, and forget about." 11 of 20 Best On-the-Go Balm Courtesy of Boogie SHOP IT Boogie Head-to-Toe BalmBoogie Head-to-Toe Balm works to prevent dry and chapped skin with organic ingredients like shea butter, chamomile, jojoba seed oil, and sunflower oil. "I was skeptical about the stick applicator but our toddler actually enjoys it," says a dad of two kids. "She usually puts up a struggle when I apply lotion on her face using my hands but I thought to try out the balm...and she is all smiles as I massage it in." Use it wherever your little one needs some added moisture 12 of 20 Best On-the-Go Sunscreen Courtesy of Boogie SHOP IT Boogie Block Mineral Sunblock StickSpend less time applying sunscreen and more time in the sun with this mineral sunscreen stick, made of naturally derived ingredients. Swipes of this hypoallergenic SPF 50 sunscreen resist water up to 80 minutes—and it couldn't be easier to apply! 13 of 20 Best Body Cream Courtesy of Tubby Todd SHOP IT Tubby Todd Dream CreamMade with plant-based ingredients, this non-irritating cream hydrates skin, and it brings a pleasant scent of shea butter, citrus, and mint. "I put this cream on my baby after getting out of the bath and even after the first application we saw results," says a mother of a 7-month-old. "After using it one time, most of the [dry] patches went away and the worst ones were hugely improved." It's especially good for sensitive and eczema-prone skin. 14 of 20 Best Portable Deodorant Courtesy of Megababe SHOP IT Megababe Shower SheetsWhether you've just exercised or you simply need a midday pick-me-up, these biodegradable sheets provide on-the-go cleaning when a shower isn't an option. The light cucumber mint scent will give you a boost of freshness, while other ingredients (such as coconut oil and sweet almond oil) leave skin feeling smooth. Plus, they're individually wrapped for easy use! "Appreciated after gym class for a quick, easy refresher," says a teen reviewer. 15 of 20 Best Nose Wipes Courtesy of Boogie SHOP IT Boogie Wipes Saline Nose WipesThese natural saline wipes clean the nose and dissolve pesky boogers. Parents love the soothing aloe, chamomile, and vitamin E formulation. "These wipes make colds so much easier to deal with versus dry tissues or other water wipes," says a mom of a 1-year-old. "It really pulls out the boogers thanks to the saline, but also doesn't smell bad." 16 of 20 Best Eczema Relief Courtesy of Amazon SHOP IT Eucerin Baby Eczema Relief CreamDoes your eczema-prone baby suffer from irritation and dryness? Consider trying this fast-absorbing cream, which provides 24 hours of hydration without steroids, dyes, or fragrances. "This lotion is one of the few that actually seems to help clear up their skin," says a Parents editor and mom of two, whose sons suffer from eczema. 17 of 20 Best Moisturizer for Acne-Prone Skin Courtesy of Stryke Club SHOP IT Stryke Club Calm Down MoisturizerWith soothing qualities that further emphasize the "calm down" aspect of its name, this lightweight moisturizer is made from sunflower oil. It restores the skin barrier and fights against acne, pollution, and dryness. "I liked the feeling of it, it didn't make my face too greasy or oily, but still felt like it was soft," says a 12-year-old tester. 18 of 20 Best Sunscreen Courtesy of Sum Bum SHOP IT Baby Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Roll-On Lotion - Fragrance FreeShake and apply this zinc oxide suncreen 15 minutes before sun exposure. The lightweight texture makes it stand out from other mineral sunscreens. "It didn't leave much of a white cast and seemed to cover really well," says a dad tester. 19 of 20 Best Healing Ointment Courtesy of Aquaphor SHOP IT Aquaphor Baby Healing OintmentAn ointment that acts as a solution for many skin care problems—including chapped lips, diaper rash, and dry skin—Aquaphor has been trusted by parents for decades. "This was a must-have with my first son and a product I have on every floor of my house for moisturizing sensitive skin," says a Parents editor and mom of two, who also uses the product on her lips when she can't find chapstick. 20 of 20 Best Bug Spray Courtesy of Hello Bello SHOP IT Hello Bello Plant-Based Mosquito RepellantSay goodbye to pesky bug bites and hello to this plant-based mosquito repellant! The hypoallergenic DEET-free spray is made with organic essential oils, and it can even be used on furry members of your family. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit