It's almost summer, mothers not only have to apply sunscreen themselves, but also do a good job of sun protection for their children, and children's sun protection is more important than adults.
Because the stratum corneum of children's skin is only two-thirds as thick as that of adults, and the connections between epidermal cells are looser than those of adults, they are more susceptible to UV damage.
France's Le Figaro once warned that a sunburn before the age of 3 doubles the risk of skin cancer in adulthood.
Every year, 70% of skin cancer patients in mainland China are related to ultraviolet radiation.
The baby is in the stage of rapid growth and development, and the time outdoors is longer than that of adults, so the baby's sunscreen work must be paid attention to!
Generally speaking, hard sun protection is preferred for daily activities, prepare a parasol for children (the width of the hat is about 7cm), sun-protective clothing, professional children's sunglasses (children's eyes are prone to sunburn), and avoid going out at 10:00-14:00 when the ultraviolet rays are strongest.
But there's a downside to this type of sunscreen – it restricts your child's activities. Sunscreen is essential if your child is exposed to the sun for a long time, or if you are taking your child on a vacation to the beach.
1. How to choose a sunscreen for children?
Do you remember the "burn door" incident of a certain brand of sunscreen a few years ago?
The Daily Mail reported that Oscar, a 5-year-old boy in the United Kingdom, suffered skin burns after using banana boat sunscreen.
A 14-month-old baby in Canada also used this brand, and as a result, his face began to swell, and he was eventually diagnosed with second-degree burns.
These pictures look shocking, but they also remind us that it is important to choose the right sunscreen for children!
So, how could such a big accident happen when it's obviously a children's sunscreen?
It's not the product itself, it's the chemical sunscreens in the sunscreen, benzophenone-3 and oxybenzone.
These two ingredients are photosensitive, and parents must avoid them when choosing children's sunscreen~
The American Society for Scientific Children's Research recommends that children should not use sunscreen for six months, and physical sunscreen is preferred for children over six months.
If there are two ingredients in the ingredient list of sunscreens, titanium dioxide (titanium dioxide) or Zinc Oxide (zinc oxide), which are safe and non-irritating, this is a physical sunscreen and is recommended.
Also, look for the word "broad-spectrum". According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the best sunscreen for children should choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen, which can protect against both UVA and UVB rays.
SPF值——对应UVB,主要防晒伤。 一般分为SPF15、SPF30、SPF50等。
The number followed by SPF indicates the duration of sun protection, and the formula is number x 15 = number of sun protection minutes. (For example, if 10 minutes of UV exposure will cause the skin to become red, applying a sunscreen with SPF 15 can extend the time by 15 times, that is, the skin will not be red after 150 minutes.) ）
p值——对应uu,主要防晒黑. p值分为三级:p+、p++、p+++.
There are 4 big pitfalls for skin sunscreen, and many parents are wrong!
Pit 1: Do not use sunscreen on cloudy days
Ultraviolet rays have strong penetration, even if it is cloudy or indoors, it cannot be ignored, and it is necessary to protect the baby.
Pit 2: Adult sunscreen for babies
The composition of adult sunscreen is more complex than that of children's sunscreen, and some of these ingredients are not good for your baby.
Pit 3: Apply high-powered sunscreen to your child
The higher the sun protection index of a sunscreen, the more additives it contains. If you blindly apply high-powered sunscreen to your child, it will increase the burden on the skin and cause adverse reactions.
For children, an SPF of 15-30 and a PA of PA++-PA+++ are enough for daily sun protection.
Pit 4: Use sunscreen spray for your child
If the sunscreen spray is sprayed directly on the child's face, it will be inhalation, so it is recommended that parents choose a safe and moisturizing cream-like sunscreen for their child.
Summer is coming, for the sake of children's appearance and health, sunscreen measures must be arranged as soon as possible~
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