“Clothes, wipes, toiletries -checked, oh wait, I have my sunscreen, what about my kids? Nahhh, it should be okay.” Okay, hold on mommy! As much as it is important for you to slather on your sunscreen it is important for your children as well. Little did many parents know, everyone needs to be protected by sunscreen and this includes your children. During this school holidays, when you let your children playing outside for a few hours a day or having family time at the beach, protect them from the harmful UV rays. Excessive exposure to UV may result in a few health effects as below.
Here are some harmful effects due to excessive UV rays that you should be aware of:
On the Skin
- Sunburn (erythema) or also tanner skin – this depends on the ability of our skin to adapt to UV exposure.
- Skin damage that may lead to skin cancer.
- Chronic exposure will cause a number of degenerative changes in the cells, fibrous tissue and blood vessels of our skin which causes freckles, and pigmentation.
- Premature ageing which results in wrinkles and dry skin.
Immune System
- Further expose to UV radiation can weaken our immune system. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), excessive exposure to UV rays alter the activity of the cells that are responsible for triggering immune responses inside our body. Thus, it enhances the risk of infection with viral, bacterial, parasitic or fungal infections.
- Reduce the effectiveness of vaccines.
Consequently, this is why we need to protect our children from the sunray. Our children’s skin is thinner and more sensitive compared to us. Even a short time outdoors during the midday can result in sunburns. Well, that’s being said, if you love your family, you would want to slather on some sunscreen for their own good.
Less but Better with the NEW Banana Boat® Simply Protect™ Kids Sunscreen
While you are bombarded with different types of sunscreen, the NEW Banana Boat® Simply Protect™ Kids Sunscreen is here to your rescue! As the name goes, it protects our children’s skin from the harmful UV rays with its “less but better” ingredients.
Banana Boat® just produced a new range of children sunscreen – the Simply Protect™ Kids range. The NEW Banana Boat® Simply Protect™ Kids is made with minimal-ingredient formula that is mild and gentle enough for your child delicate skin. The sunscreens contain no added oil or fragrances, no oxybenzone and are paraben-free. This gentle and tear-free formula provides a broad spectrum of UVA and UVB protection with 25% fewer ingredients* while you are having fun under the sun!
From a similar range but ideal for the adults, the NEW Banana Boat® Simply Protect™ Sport Sunscreen comes in two types – lotion and spray. Available in SPF 50+, these sunscreens are made with sport-strength protection with its water and sweat-resistant formula. Similar to the kids’ range, Simply Protect™ Sport Sunscreen offers effective broad-spectrum of UVA/UVB protection with 25% fewer ingredients*.
*By number vs. Banana Boat® Sport Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50+
Now, you have your children and (yours!) sunscreen ready. Finish packing your suitcase and calmly awaits for your family vacation very soon! Have fun under the sun while stay protected with Banana Boat®. Banana Boat® gives you and your family the freedom to have fun in the sun with more sun-tastic tips that you can get on their Facebook page. At the same time, you can get your hands on Banana Boat®’s products at Lazada.