Protect your child from the sun

Up to 3 years old, children have an immature skin defense system which makes them very vulnerable to the sun: it is therefore strongly recommended not to expose them directly to the sun. If your travels still force you to take your baby to a sunny place, be sure to take all precautions to protect their delicate skin! By following a few simple rules, you will protect the future of your skin and its natural defense system from serious potential damage. And because childhood is the best period of learning, the gestures repeated with you today will become your child's reflexes tomorrow.SUN SAFETY RULES• Avoid exposing your baby to the sun, especially between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. • Always seek shade in case of intense sun. • Never leave your baby naked or in a swimsuit in the sun. Dress him in loose clothing but in thick cotton to filter UV rays, a wide-brimmed hat and suitable sunglasses (CE standard, UV category 3 or 4, wide-brimmed or mask-shaped). • Apply in a layer thick a sun protection product with an appropriate SPF index (50+), 20 minutes before exposure. Focus on overexposed sensitive areas (forehead, cheekbones, nose, lips). • Protect your child even in the shade or on cloudy days: more than 80% of UV rays pass through clouds and a parasol does not provide sufficient protection. • Avoid potentially allergenic filters and prefer mineral or organo-mineral screens. • Reapply sun protection in sufficient quantity every 2 hours and after each swim. • Have your child drink regularly, even if he or she does not ask for it don't.• Take care of your sunscreen products: close the tube or spray tightly, do not leave them in direct sunlight and never reuse a product that has already been used the following year. CHOOSE THE WELL SUN PROTECTION FOR YOUR CHILD Your child's skin is fragile: thinner than yours, it is particularly vulnerable to the sun. This is why it is essential to choose optimally effective sun protection for your skin against the sun's harmful rays, while respecting its delicacy and preserving its cellular capital. Good sun protection for your baby must therefore meet the following criteria: • Offer an SPF 50 + and UVA index, associated with a protective action on the skin barrier to preserve the skin's natural defenses and avoid any cellular damage resulting from sun protection. sun exposure. • Provide a guarantee of high tolerance: the formula must be hypoallergenic, alcohol-free, paraben-free, tested under dermatological control. • Be suitable for children's lives: the product must resist water and perspiration and be visible during application so as not to forget any area. • Be adapted to your child's skin type: if their skin is very fair or easily reactive, choose a treatment specially designed for intolerant skin.