Children's skin is delicate, so it is really necessary to do a good job of sun protection. According to Life Times, children's skin, eyes and other tissues are very fragile and very sensitive to ultraviolet rays. In addition, they have more outdoor activities and are exposed to the sun for a long time, so it is very necessary to do a good job of sun protection.
However, sunscreen for adults is not suitable for children. Shu Chang, a resident in the dermatology department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, said in an interview with Health Times that sunscreen used by adults generally does not carry out safety and allergy tests on children, and it contains many chemical components, which may cause harm to children's skin, so it is best not to smear it on children casually.
In addition, Zheng Xiujin, the chief physician of pediatrics at Beijing Tongren Hospital, reminded parents, "Try not to use sunscreen spray for children, because children's body resistance is weak, and if inhaled, it may have adverse effects on their health."
Children can use physical sunscreen:
Sunscreen is usually divided into physical sunscreen and chemical sunscreen. China Medical Journal suggested that children who spend a long time outdoors should use some physical sunscreen appropriately. Physical sun protection is mainly composed of mineral particles and other sun protection components, which can resist the damage of sunlight to the skin through reflection.
This mineral particle is generally large and will not be absorbed by the skin, so children can use this type of sunscreen. "Health Times" suggested that when parents choose sunscreen for their children, they should first look at the ingredient list and product description on the package and try to choose physical sunscreen.
If possible, it is best to choose sunscreen for children. All regular and approved sunscreen for children can be found on the website of the US Food and Drug Administration. Shanxi Daily also suggested that when choosing sunscreen for children, try to choose sunscreen with fresh smell, natural ingredients and light texture.
Please refer to People's Daily Online-Adults should not apply sunscreen to their children? Children's sun protection mainly depends on "physical means"