Spring is just around the corner; it’s time to leave the warm clothes behind and bring out the shorts, short dresses, and tank tops. So that your little rascal can enjoy the outdoors with peace of mind, we share these skincare products against the sun.
Your children enjoy the outdoors; however, after being at the beach or going out on a sunny day, they return with red arms and necks.
The rapid change of tone in the dermis when sunbathing is because the skin of children is more sensitive and can burn more quickly than adults, especially children who are less than three years old since their production of melanin (responsible for giving color to hair, skin, and eyes) is lower than that of the grownups.
There is a layer of the skin called the stratum corneum, and it works as a protective shield against sunlight. This layer is thinner in children.
Santiago Bassas Bresca, a dermatologist and member of Top Doctors Spain, gives you the following advice to protect the naughty ones at home:
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Many moms wonder if sunscreen should be applied to babies. The Mexican Foundation for Dermatology (FMD) comments that it has not been fully demonstrated that the chemicals in protectors are safe for the skin of children under six months, so it recommends protecting them with clothing that covers the legs and arms, with caps, and keeping them in the shade.
The institution also asks parents to promote to their little ones the importance of protecting themselves from the sun so that it becomes a daily practice.
“It is very important to influence the child’s education regarding skin and sun care from an early age. It must be integrated into the practice of recreational and sports activities and daily life.
FMD
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The use of sunscreen during childhood can prevent the development of skin cancer, so childhood is a very important stage for care against the sun’s rays and avoiding problems when they are adults, says the study “Effects of solar radiation and updating in photoprotection”, published in the Science Direct journal.
The research comments that children spend approximately between an hour and a half to five hours outdoors, so all routines must be modified both at home and at school to reduce exposure to the sun and decrease the risk of developing skin cancer as adults.
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Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara
Spanish version: Here
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