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PARENTS' PHOTOPROTECTION HABITS IMPACT CHILDREN'S SKIN SAFETY
Photoprotection in children is a must. A child’s skin is more vulnerable versus adults' skin with a thinner stratum corneum and a lower concentration of protective melanin. This allows UV rays to penetrate deeper and induce pronounced biological effects. Parents play a vital role in teaching their children the good photoprotection habits from their early years to protect their skin from UV damage in the future. Sun protection must cover not only the application of sunscreen but also other required protective measures.
A LARGE-SCALE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY
4600 PARENTS, 17 COUNTRIES
USA, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Canada
Germany, France, Spain, Italy,
United Kingdom, Russia, South Africa,
Egypt, China, Japan, Indonesia, Australia
Germany, France, Spain, Italy,
United Kingdom, Russia, South Africa,
Egypt, China, Japan, Indonesia, Australia
ULTIMATE PHOTOPROTECTION IN CHILDREN IS ACHIEVED WITH:
USE OF SUNSCREEN WITH:
- A broad UV-spectrum protecting against UVB & UVA
- Resistant to water, sweat and sand
- Re-application every 2 hours, especially when highly sun exposed or after swimming
REQUIRED PHOTOPROTECTION MEASURES
- Dress in cool, comfortable clothing that covers the body
- Use a broad brimmed hat
- Use child-sized sunglasses with UV protection
- Limit sun exposure between noon and 4 pm