With the summer upon us, it is very important to remember to put on the sunscreen. It is critically important to remember this for your children more than anything else. In order to reduce the chance of skin cancer, the skin cancer foundation urges that people put on sunscreen. One stat listed was that children who get blistering sunburns are at a far more greater chance of developing skin cancer later in life. Why risk your little ones health? p /Lets talk a bit about the sun’s rays. The sunrsquo;s radiation that actually makes it through the earthrsquo;s atmosphere are Ultraviolet A (UV A) and Ultraviolet B (UV B). We are fortunate that our atmosphere filters out the most dangerious radiation. The rays are most direct between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm. So being out in the sun should be avoided, if possible, during these times. Both UV A and UV B will burn you and cause skin damage. p /Babies under the age of six months should not be out in the sun. They are best under the shade of a @@AMAZONTEXT;B0014I4TYA;UV protected tent@@ if they will be outdoors with you for any length of time. It is important to protect children over 6 months old with something that can protect against UV A amp; B. You ideally will want to find a sunscreen with SPF 30 or more. The sunscreen should be applied thirty minutes before they go outside. p /You can choose from a mineral based sunscreen with zinc or titanium such asnbsp;@@AMAZONTEXT;B002C0CZEU;Loving Naturals zinc based natural sunscreen@@ or a named brand.p / Next you really should cover up a wide brimmed hat and clothing that has a UV protectant rating is best if you will be out doors when the sun is high. p /@@AMAZONWIDGET;UV clothing;1036682@@. p /There is no such thing as a healthy tan. A tan is what indicated skin damage and should be avoided. Slather on the sunscreen and cover up to keep your skin safe when you are outdoors.
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