How to clean children's sunscreen? Do babies need to remove sunscreen?

Sun protection is not just something that adults need to do, babies also need to use it. Baby sunscreen can effectively prevent babies from getting sunburned. But how do you clean children’s sunscreen? Does baby sunscreen need to be removed?

How to clean children's sunscreen

Generally, you can wash it with warm or slightly hot water, and you can also use children's bath gel to help clean it. It should be noted that it is best to apply baby lotion to the baby in time after washing to moisturize the skin.

Does baby sunscreen need to be removed?

Baby sunscreen does not require makeup removal, just use baby-specific shower gel or facial cleanser to clean it, because baby sunscreens are formulated to be easy to clean, and makeup removal products are too irritating to baby's skin. In addition, do not use adult skin care products for babies. Babies have a sebum layer on the surface of their skin to protect them, and using adult products will damage this sebum layer.

How to choose the sun protection index of baby sunscreen

Babies can choose sunscreen with different SPF indexes according to different travel locations: choose SPF15 sunscreen when taking a walk; choose SPF25 sunscreen when climbing a mountain or going to the beach; if you are going to a tourist attraction with strong sunlight, it is best to choose SPF30 sunscreen with a longer duration.

How much sunscreen should be applied to babies?

Taking the baby’s face as an example, the amount of sunscreen = the tips of the baby’s little fingers. Mothers can calculate based on the baby's exposed skin area and roughly how many parts of the baby's face there are, and then apply the amount that can be applied between the little fingers. When applying sunscreen to your child, apply it like squeezing cream, first until the skin turns slightly white, and then massage gently. Sunscreen manufacturers have conducted experiments and found that sunscreen can only protect the skin when a certain amount is applied, so enough sunscreen must be applied to play a protective role. Also, reapply sunscreen at least every two hours, especially after your child comes out of the water or towels off.