Can children use sunscreen? Children should use children's sunscreen

Can children use sunscreen? Everyone knows that children's skin and ingredients are different, so many parents are wondering whether they can use sunscreen for children? Let's find out together below.

Can children use sunscreen?

Of course children can use sunscreen. Children especially need to use sunscreen because their skin is often not fully developed and their ability to resist ultraviolet rays is relatively weak. Therefore, the ultraviolet rays shining on children are three times more than those on adults. In other words, children's skin is more susceptible to damage from ultraviolet rays than adult skin, so children very much need to use sunscreen.

Can children use adult sunscreen?

It is not recommended for children to use adult sunscreen because children's skin has not fully developed and is more delicate and sensitive than adult skin. If adult sunscreen is used, it is likely to irritate children's skin, causing redness, hotness or other discomfort symptoms.

How to choose sunscreen for children

Choose a physical sunscreen

Currently, sunscreens on the market are mainly divided into two types: chemical sunscreen and physical sunscreen. The function of physical sunscreen is to block ultraviolet rays, reflect them away, and prevent ultraviolet rays from directly damaging the skin. Therefore, physical sunscreen will not be absorbed by the skin after use. Compared with chemical sunscreen, it has fewer side effects and is more recommended for children. When choosing, mothers can judge whether it is physical or chemical sunscreen by looking at the ingredient list of the sunscreen. Generally, those containing physical sunscreen ingredients such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are all physical sunscreens.

Skin allergy test

When mothers choose sunscreen for their children, in addition to choosing physical sunscreen, they also need to conduct a skin allergy test for their babies first. That is, apply a small amount of sunscreen to the skin behind the baby's ears or on the inside of the arm, and then observe for a few hours to see if the baby has any allergic symptoms such as redness or hotness behind the ears or on the inside of the arm. If not, it means that the baby is not allergic to this type of sunscreen and can be used.

How to use sunscreen for children

It is generally recommended to apply sunscreen for children 30 minutes before going out, because sunscreen usually takes some time to take effect, and 30 minutes is just the time for sunscreen to take effect, so this is the best time to go out. At the same time, because children exercise more and sweat easily, mothers also need to remember to reapply sunscreen to their babies every 1-2 hours to avoid affecting the sun protection effect and allowing ultraviolet rays to damage the baby's skin.