Sunscreen facts
Sunscreen application for children
- Children spend three times longer in the sun than adults.
- Creams and lotions are less drying for young skin.
- Set an example for your child by using sunscreens every day.
- Children like sunscreen "glitter"; SPF is low, but better than no sunscreen at all.
- Teaching children to put on sunscreen every day should be as important as teaching them to brush their teeth.
- Select a product with a sun protection factor (SPF) 15 or greater; broad spectrum sunscreens protect best from UVA and UVB rays.
- Apply sunscreens every day regardless of the season.
- Apply 15-30 minutes before going outdoors; re-apply every two hours.
- Do not spare the sunscreen; 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) will cover unexposed surfaces on the average adult.