According to the doctor, only a 3-year-old child develops a full-fledged opportunity to produce melanin, so it is better to leave babies on their territory. And in the “velvet season”, when solar activity decreases, children from 3 years old can be taken south.
Kashirina noted that if it is enough for an adult to apply a sunscreen SPF of 20 while relaxing on the beach, then the child needs SPF 50. However, this cream should be allowed to be used for children.
At the same time, the specialist warned that the child should not be allowed to stay in the sun too long, even in the presence of a cream. He also recommended calculating the time spent in the sun.
“It is not difficult to calculate the time spent in the sun. For the calculation, the average indicator of “safe tanning” is taken, which is 10 minutes. The safe time when applying a cream with a protection factor of 15 is 150 minutes. This does not mean that the child can stay under the scorching sun for 2.5 hours; There are also ultraviolet rays scattered in the shade. In addition, the child sweats, bathes, plays – all this reduces the protective layer of the cream and it needs to be reapplied. In any case, the optimal time for sun exposure is before 10 and after 16 hours, ”explained the expert.
News cannot be equated with a doctor’s prescription. Consult an expert before making a decision.
Source: Ferra
