Skin Nerd: How to protect your child’s skin in the sun

Here's how to ensure their delicate skin is safeguarded against sun damage

Skin Nerd: Incorporating the application of sunscreen into your child's daily summer routine can help them build healthy habits for later in life.

Whether you are sunbathing in the back garden or heading off to the beach, it is important to protect your little one’s delicate skin. Research suggests that approximately 25% of the UV damage suffered by our skin during our lives occurs before the age of 20. This increases the risk of skin cancer later in life. Incorporating the application of good sunscreen into your daily routines from a young age will not only shield your child’s skin from harmful UV rays but will also help them to develop healthy habits for the future.

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