How to choose the best and safest sunscreen for your baby
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Direct sun radiation is especially risky for babies. Their young, delicate skin should be protected whenever possible while spending time outdoors. Therefore, using special sunscreen for babies is essential to protect them from damaging UV rays which could lead to sun damage and skin issues later in life. Here?s what you need to know and how to choose the best option for your little one.
How does sunscreen work to protect babies? skin"
Babies are extremely sensitive to sunlight as they have not yet developed a natural barrier that will eventually protect them from the sun?s UV rays. At this early stage, a baby?s skin can generally protect itself for approximately 5 minutes before it starts being affected.Â
The use of sunscreen is therefore essential whenever children are exposed to the sun as this will extend this period of protection. A sun protection factor of 50 is the ideal recommendation, however, babies and children should use a sun protection factor of at least 30. An SPF cream with a protection factor of 30 will effectively extend skin protection against the sun to approximately two and a half hours. From what age can I start to use sunscreen on my baby"
Wearing sunscreen is a given for people of almost all ages and skin types, including men, women and children. This may also apply to your baby?but it really depends on exactly how young they are, since their skin is still in the early stages of development, and therefore extremely sensiti...
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