4 Reasons Why Sunscreen Should Be Part Of Every Kid’s Daily Routine

It's time to start buying your kids' back-to-school supplies as the summer vacation comes closer. Although stationery and schoolbooks can seem like the most essential supplies, sunscreen should also be stocked. You should make sunscreen the most important of all the small things for your children. Are you wondering why? Here are the reasons:

4 Reasons Why Sunscreen Should Be Part Of Every Kid’s Daily Routine

Kid’s Skin Is More Sensitive

Kids have thinner and more sensitive skin than adults, which makes it more vulnerable to sun damage. Their skin’s outer layer has less melanin; as a result, the kid's skin burns more easily and severely than adults.

Protecting Skin from UV Exposure

The location's Air Quality Index has an additional impact. A lower AQI indicates fewer pollutants and fewer rays blocked by dust particles suspended in the atmosphere. This gradually causes the UVA and UVB rays of the sun to become harsh and even dangerous for children's sensitive skin. Here's when skincare becomes important.

Lowers the Chance of Skin Cancer

A person's risk of acquiring melanoma later in life is more than doubled by a single, severe sunburn during childhood, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. The crucial years of childhood and adolescence are when the effect of UV rays builds up.

Early use of sunscreen lowers cumulative UV exposure, which lowers the risk of developing skin cancer. Lifelong protection can be provided by forming this behaviour early.

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Prevention of Skin Disorders

Sun exposure can cause flare-ups or exacerbate pre-existing symptoms in children who are susceptible to skin problems such as vitiligo, eczema, or photosensitivity disorders. Kids with dermatological issues can use sunscreens on a daily basis because many of them are made especially for delicate or allergy-prone skin and are devoid of harsh chemicals, scents, and parabens.

Ways To Choose The Best Sunscreen For Kids

• Choose water- and sweat-resistant sunscreen to protect their skin and to last longer and work effectively.
• It is recommended to choose sunscreens that are non-comedogenic, non-sticky, and have an allergen-free fragrance.
• According to recent FDA research, even after just one application, several chemical sunscreens’ active components are absorbed into the bloodstream at potentially alarming quantities. On the other hand, mineral sunscreen’s non-nano zinc oxide stays on the skin’s surface, lowering the possibility of systemic exposure.

All your children want is to enjoy themselves on sunny days, starting with sunscreen, which shields them from sun-induced skin allergies and irritations. 

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This article is authored by Prasanna Vasanadu, Parent Educator and Founder of Tikitoro.

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