

Today it’s my first vacation day! So, in the next days, I’m going to write about vacation related tips.
Sun Protection… I’ve already written about my own experience with sunburns and believe me, this is something we just can’t ignore.
I have a very white skin therefore I burn very easily. I usually use my kid’s sun protector and I try to be as much as I can away from the sun.
My kids are very often in contact with outside air, meaning they spend little time on the sun but they do a lot of outdoor activities. For those not knowing, the hot air can still burn the skin. So, even when they go to daycare I protect them with a sun protector.
Due to the often outdoor activities they tun slowly but faster then someone that is indoor. I mean, they don’t get burned because they are not exposed to direct sun for several hours but instead, the frequent contact with an outdoor environment makes them tun, I can say, almost naturally.
The sun protector my kids use is NIVEA SUN Children’s Sun Spray Factor 40. I think a lower factor, and this is my personal opinion, is not appropriate for a child. Their skin is very sensitive, soft, unprotected and they really need a protection that allows them to be in contact with the sun safely.
This Sun Protector offers:
- immediate protection from UV rays
- enhanced UVA/UVB filter system
- long-lasting water resistance to allow your child to play safely in the water from 80 minutes to 120 minutes
- easily applied & quickly absorbed
- vitamin E to help combat free radicals & premature skin aging
- and it’s dermatologically approved.
Of course there are other really important points to take into consideration.
- Avoid 11am to 4pm sun exposure
- If it’s too hot, children should use always a T-shirt and hat (when they are on the beach for instance)
- Although most sun protectors are water resistant, it’s better to put sun protector after they come out of the water
- Drink water
Protect your children and don’t forget yourself! Enjoy the sun and Have a Better Life!