While some sunlight is important for bone and muscular development and the immune system as it helps the body create vitamin D, particularly in children, too much sunshine is dangerous and can cause sunburn. Research shows that just one blistering sunburn during childhood hugely increases your risk of developing skin cancer later on. So, sun safety for babies and children is vitally important! Especially in our harsh South African sun.
Since young skin is not as effective at protecting itself as adult skin, it must be especially protected from UV rays. Babies up to one year old should never be exposed to direct sunlight. Let older children get used to the sun gradually, and always use a sunscreen with a high SPF factor, as well as protective clothing and shade.
TIPS FOR SUN PROTECTION
- Stay out of the sun from 10am to 4pm – ensure your beach or outside time is early morning or late afternoon.
- Apply a generous amount of sun cream for the whole family before going out into the sun. The less cream used, the less effective the protection offered, so slather it on!
- Reapply cream on a regular basis to maintain protection, especially after going in the water, after drying off, or after sweating.
- Protect babies and infants from direct sunlight and use protective clothing, a hat, and a sunscreen with a high sun protection factor.
- Even when using a sunscreen, you should not spend too long in the sun with your baby. Each time the skin is burnt, this causes long-term damage and must therefore be avoided at all cost!
- Excessive sun exposure presents a serious risk to health at any age, but especially babies, as they are not as good at regulating their body temperature and can overheat as well as burn.
So, why is a baby’s skin so much more sensitive than an adults?
BABY SKIN – A SENSITIVE CLOAK
Babies are miraculous yet very vulnerable beings since, in contrast to adults, their skin lacks important protective functions.
The topmost layer of a baby’s skin is around 20% thinner than an adult’s. In the first few months of life, your baby’s skin lets more moisture pass through and dries out faster, making it prone to irritation and inflammation. The cells of baby skin are smaller and not as close together, which makes the skin more porous. Baby skin hardly produces any sebum (oily secretion) before puberty. Perspiration is not able to regulate a baby’s body temperature as effectively as it does in adult age. The acid mantle (fine slightly acidic film on the skin) only begins to develop after a baby has been born.
Sensitive baby skin requires particular care and protection in the first year of life. That’s why it is so important to use baby care products which are tailored to the special needs of baby skin. German family-owned skincare brand sanosan, newly launched in South Africa, uses only nature’s very best ingredients for the most delicate skin in the world to ensure clinically confirmed maximum tolerability. Their scientifically tested products contain no nasties, and more than 90% natural ingredients to keep your little one, and the environment, safe.
Sanosan Baby Sun Cream SPF 50+ is a top-tier sunscreen designed specifically for delicate baby skin including broad range of UVA+UVB protection SPF 50+. With its pleasant texture, this cream absorbs quickly for easy application. It does not leave a white cast or sticky residue, making it ideal for everyday use. This cream delivers 24 hours of nourishing care, making it suitable for babies, children, and adults alike. With its gentle formula, Sanosan Baby Sun Cream helps maintain skin hydration while protecting against sun damage, allowing for worry-free outdoor playtime. Plus, its microplastic-free, and safe for our oceans – winwin!
More info on Sanosan Baby Sun Cream SPF 50+
High level of protection:
- Specially balanced filter system for a highly effective and broad range of UVA+UVB protection SPF 50+
- Water resistant for 2 x 20 min
- High level of protection even for sensitive baby skin
High level of skin care:
- With natural milk protein – the best from milk for healthy baby skin
- With an additional care complex of plant-based glycerine, panthenol, vitamin E and organic olive extract
- Moisturises for 24 hours
High level of safety:
- Does not irritate eyes
- Clinically tested under the supervision of dermatologists and paediatricians
- 0% fragrance, parabens, silicones, phenoxyethanol, octocrylene, nanoparticles
- Developed and produced in Germany
With respect for our oceans:
- Complies with Hawaii’s Reef Safe Sunscreen Laq – no octinoxate or oxybenzone
- Free from microplastics
Sanosan Baby Sun Cream SPF 50+ – RSP R307
Sanosan is available from selected Babies R Us Stores and Clicks Baby and Online stores, amazon.co.za, takealot.com, Makro Online
For more info visit https://sanosan.com
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Sanosan is available from selected Babies R Us Stores and Clicks Baby and Online stores, amazon.co.za, takealot.com, Makro Online
When creating their formulas, Sanosan pays the utmost attention to a high proportion of natural ingredients. They only use active ingredients that are specially tailored to your baby’s skin. Natural milk protein is the central ingredient in Sanosan and is especially nourishing for the skin. Precious substances like organic olive oil and organic olive extract complement these formulations.
Sanosan stands for:
Healthy skin
More than 90% natural ingredients
Biodegradable formulas
Responsible attitude towards our environment
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