Sam Faiers Slammed for Skipping Sunscreen on Her Kids

Sam Faiers claims her kids don’t need sunscreen due to built-up sun tolerance.
She alleges many SPF brands contain harmful chemicals.
Dermatologists warn UV exposure causes irreversible skin damage.
Experts recommend mineral-based sunscreen for children.

Reality TV star Sam Faiers is facing backlash after admitting her children don’t wear sunscreen, claiming many SPF brands contain “toxic ingredients.”

The former TOWIE star, who shares three kids with partner Paul Knightley, said they’ve “built up a tolerance to the sun” without protection, a claim dermatologists call dangerous misinformation. Critics, including medical experts, warn this could lead to lifelong skin damage.

Sam’s Controversial Sunscreen Stance

In a now-deleted Instagram story, Faiers defended her family’s sun habits, stating:

“The kids have built up a really good tolerance to being in the sun”

and that most sunscreens are “full of toxic ingredients”.

Fans and health professionals quickly challenged her. One critic wrote:

“ANY sun colour is a form of burning. There’s no such thing as tanning safely”.

Another added:

“She should know better, young skin is so vulnerable”.

Dr. Nora Jaafar, a dermatologist, refuted Faiers’ claims, explaining:

“UV radiation causes cumulative DNA damage, even without visible sunburn”.

She emphasized that children’s thinner skin makes protection critical.

Why Experts Disagree

Dr. Jaafar clarified that UK/EU sunscreens undergo strict safety checks, calling fears over toxicity “misinformation”. For cautious parents, she recommends mineral-based SPF with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.

Despite this, Faiers’ followers remain divided. Some defended her: “

Some people tan easily, he probably takes after his mum”.

Others insisted:

“If they go brown, they’ve damaged their skin”.

A Pattern of Parenting Debates

This isn’t the first time Faiers’ parenting choices have sparked debate. Earlier this year, she was criticized after posting photos of her son Paul with a noticeable tan, with fans accusing her of insufficient sun protection.

Her approach contrasts with dermatologists’ advice. Dr. Jaafar stressed: