Is Your Child Ready For The Summer Sun?

By Shannon McKinstrie | Blog | 1 comment | 1 June, 2017 | 1

By Shannon McKinstrie | June 1, 2017
4:55 PM

School’s out for summer! Whether your kids are spending their break at camp or the beach, we’re here to give you tips to keep them protected from head to sandy toes.

It only takes five sunburns to double a person’s risk for melanoma, so while sun safety should be a priority every single day, it’s critical during the summer months when kids are frequently outdoors with more exposed skin.

Here are the three things to keep in mind for safe fun in the sun all summer long.

Protect Their Skin

About 90% of nonmelanoma skin cancers are associated with exposure to UV radiation from the sun. Also, up to 80% of a person’s lifetime UV exposure occurs before they reach their 18th birthday. In other words, wearing sunscreen is important now more than ever. If you or your family plan to be out in the sun, sunscreen is a must. Choose a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher and be sure it’s labeled “broad spectrum,” which means both UVA and UVB sunlight will be blocked. Apply liberally to exposed skin 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapply every hour.

Protect Their Lips

Don’t forget to pucker up with SPF this summer. Lips have no melanin, which makes them more susceptible to sun damage from UV exposure. Be sure to protect with a lip balm containing a minimum SPF 30 and reapply every hour.

Protect Their Eyes

UV rays can cause serious damage to skin as well as eyes. Even on cloudy days, damaging amounts of UV rays can penetrate clouds and harm your eyes and the skin around them. Sunglasses offer the best protection, but it’s crucial to invest in a good pair of shades. Be sure they block 99 to 100% of UVA and UVB rays.

While summer and fun go hand in hand, there can also be many health risks due to intense UV rays. Don’t let the sun ruin your child’s perfect skin. Protect them every day with DermalYouth for safe fun in the sun and peace of mind every single day.

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Shannon McKinstrie

Scott Prendergast is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of DermalYouth, the Children's Skincare Company. He is passionate about educating parents and children on the importance of every day skincare and has aligned with many prominent Pediatricians around the country to help spread the word. Featured on high visibility networks such as NBC, Scott works tirelessly promote DermalYouth's Mission and to provide world class, all natural skincare to children and families.