Sun protection from long before summer
The sun is vital for the development of children so that, despite the dangers of direct sun exposure, particularly in childhood and adolescence, for the development of skin diseases, we can not stop to enjoy the king star. The only requirement is to insist on solar protection since long before summer.
Protecting children with the most appropriate creams, always with a high protection factor and with applications throughout the day, is essential to prevent melanoma and not only during the summer but throughout the year. The reason is that recent studies show that at 18 many people have their solar capital almost exhausted.
The skin is the largest organ by extension of our body. You will imagine how important it is to take care of it and pay attention and specific treatments. In infants and children some of their natural protective functions are still immature. For that reason, it is to base avoid exposing babies and young children to the harmful effects of the sun as much as possible, using umbrellas during the walk, on the beach and in the pool, covering your skin with clothes and hats, and always using sunscreens correctly.
Sun protection in children: by ages
1. Up to six months of life It is recommended not to use sunscreens, especially those that contain zinc, since it can irritate your delicate skin. It is best to dress them in fine clothes in light colors and make the umbrella your best ally.
2. From the year of age, it is still preferable that they not be exposed directly to the sun and not abuse the creams, but sunscreens can be used in areas that do not cover clothes such as face, hands and legs, preferably with a high protection factor (SPF 50+). The lycra shirts with protective screen are perfect to protect them in pools and beaches.
3. From three years, It is advisable to use sun cream with SPF 50+. It is necessary to apply a thick layer half an hour before exposure and to replace it every two hours and after each bath. The new textures, more fluid, allow a much faster application, some even on wet skin.
Sun rays are essential for the synthesis of vitamin D that fixes calcium to bones, increases mood and strengthens the immune system. But do not forget that the skin has memory and all the sun damage it receives during childhood will reflect it in adulthood in the form of spots, wrinkles and possible cancerous lesions.
Everything that we take care of until age 18 will be an insurance for your health. Do not forget that it is necessary to apply a thick layer half an hour before the exposure and replace it every two hours and after each bath.
Elena Arriba Pardina. Fashion and beauty specialist
