10 top sunscreens for kids
No parent enjoys spending precious time in the summer rubbing sunscreen onto a screaming toddler or squirming kid, but sunscreen is an important part of preventing skin cancer down the road. So how do you choose the right formula" Here are some things to keep in mind.
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Go for an SPF of 30 to 50
SPF 30 will block approximately 97 percent of UVB rays. Any additional SPF will only block a couple percent more. So even if you apply an SPF 60 to all of your child?s exposed skin, that doesn?t mean they can stay out in the sun all day without reapplying. Look for the words ?broad spectrum?
?Broad spectrum? means a sunscreen sufficiently blocks out both UVA and UVB rays (whereas SPF level only relates to UVB protection). Since both types of rays can cause skin damage and skin cancer, purchasing a broad spectrum sunscreen is non-negotiable.
Read the label
Sunscreens use either chemical active ingredients or minerals (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide), and both protect against UV rays. Some chemical ingredients have gotten a bad rap for causing harm when used in extremely high doses in studies on rats. Nonetheless, Shudeshna Nag, a paediatrician specializing in paediatric dermatology at Toron...
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