Children Sunscreen

The best sunscreen for kids

Looking for the most natural sunscreen for your child? The global environmental organization Environmental Working Group, publishes every year list of the best sunscreens for children which do not contain chemicals and are among the most secure commercially.

Having checked more than 1,700 sunscreens, researchers of the organization resulted in ten safer (including listed companies such as Aveeno, La Roche-Posay and some even not placed on the Greek market *), while published and lists the ingredients They should and should not be included in children's sunscreen.

The active ingredients should be included in children's sunscreen, according to experts, they are:

zinc oxide
Titanium dioxide
-avobenzone or mexoryl SX

These items are perfect for both children and people with sensitive skin. Indeed, it is preferable to choose a sunscreen cream with broad spectrum protection SPF 30+ and for use at the beach or pool. Waterproof sunscreen is a good idea even if the children swim or play some time on the beach.

The components should be avoided in children sunscreens are:

-oxybenzone
-Vitamini A (retinyl palmitate)
-prostheta of insects

Furthermore, avoid sprays or powders, and can cause respiratory problems, like sunscreen with an SPF of about 50+.

The advice of experts is to not hesitate in front of the high cost of a quality sunscreen to the child, as this will typically be more viscous, thus using less quantity.
Full sun protection for your child

All children should avoid sun exposure hours by stimulating radiation, ie between 10.00 and 16.00. If these times are, nevertheless, on the beach, wear child in a white cotton T-shirt or even clothing with sun protection if your child has very sensitive skin or a skin problem.

Additionally, make sure that your child always wears a hat, which ideally covers the face, neck and ears, and sunglasses with UV protection.

When you put sunscreen on the child, use a sufficient quantity to cover all exposed areas, including the face (nose, ears), but the feet and hands. Make sure, in fact, the coat of sunscreen to do at least half an hour before the child's exposure to the sun, to thoroughly absorbed it from the skin.

Although you will choose a sunscreen with SPF 30 or above, remember to repeat the coating with it every two hours, even if the day is cloudy or if the sunscreen is waterproof. Your child will get wet, wipe it, you sweat, he rolled in the sand and sun will be gone before you know it.

Experts point out a few more tips, depending on the child's age:

-If You baby under six months, you should avoid using sunscreen, which is not recommended for both sensitive skin, and not expose it to sunlight at all. However, there are specialized sunscreen for babies as the Frezyderm.
-Frontiste The car, the window beside and behind the infant seat, putting removable awnings that protect from UV radiation.
-Use Stroller Baby awning shading.
-If Your child goes to kindergarten or kindergarten, talk to those responsible for what preventive sun protection measures are taken when children play for hours outside.
-Didaxte Children of all ages the importance of sunscreen, and to wear a hat and sunglasses in the sun.

Source: Familyeducation