Have you seen all the adverts on T.V. for face creams and how to get rid of wrinkles? What about all the celebrities who have botox or face lifts to make themselves look younger costing thousands of pounds? Well, if you look after your skin it will be an investment to looking great when you are older and help you stay healthy!
What's wrong with getting sunburnt?
Well it really hurts for a start! Your skin becomes red and hot and can even blister. Not nice.
Spending a lot of time in the sun without using sun cream will increase the number of wrinkles you have when you are older. I know that seems a long time away but it is so worth it now!
If you get sun burnt when you are young it increases the chance of you getting skin cancer when you are older.
And it's easy! You have heard it all before, but it does work and will make a HUGE difference in keeping your skin looking great.
Sun cream at least factor 30 SPF
Sunglasses
T-Shirt
Drink plenty of water
Take care during the hottest time of the day between 11am and 3pm
Don't burn
Protecting your children's skin now is an investment into their future health.
Babies less than 6 months should not be out in the sun.
There are lots of different sun creams on the market and it can get very confusing - different factors? - water resistent?- suitable for different ages? - once only applications? It can be a minefield.
Look at the tips below and see if we have answered any of your questions.
Did you know?
- A history of sunburn doubles the risk of melanoma & increases the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer
- Malignant melanoma is now the commonest cancer in young adults aged 15-34
What cream?
- Babies under the age of 6 months should not be in the sun
- Use babies sun cream from 6 months to 18 months
- Use children's sun cream from 18 months upwards
- Water resistant cream is better because it is less likely to wash or sweat off
- Remember, most sun creams have a shelf life of only 2-3 years
- Babies under the age of 6 months should not be in the sun
Babies should not be in the sun. Of course, sometimes this is just not possible - especially when they are in their buggy.
Look out for the baby sun cream that has as few chemicals in as possible - you do not want your babies delicate skin to absorb any of this so if you have to use cream, use the most sensitive one possible.
Remember their skin is most at risk between 11am and 3pm so use the shade! - Cover up your baby with loose cotton clothing that has a close knit weave giving more protection.
Use a broad rimmed hat
Protect their eyes with sunglasses -
Make sure they have plenty to drink
Try and stay out of the sun between 11am and 3pm.
- Sun cream needs to be applied 15 minutes before going out into the sun
It should be applied generously every 2 hours
Water resistant cream is better - less chance of it being washed or sweated off
Use a T-shirt to cover up, but think - wet clothes let in a lot more harmful UV rays than dry clothes.
