Safe Sunscreen | Dr. Mommy Health Tips

Before you know it, summer will be right upon on us and with that comes the risk of sunburns . It is wise to not get too much sun for risk of skin damage and. …

To avoid sunburns, we must take certain precautions.  Many of us, including children can only be out in direct sunlight for about 10 to 15 minutes before feeling some effects of burning, while others can safely be out 20 to 30 minutes. A moderate exposure to sunlight on a daily basis is beneficial to your health and that of your child.  You can minimize exposure to the sun during the hours of 10am and 3pm, when the sun is the hottest.

If you need to go out during the hottest part of the day, protection is essential. The best protection is  a wide-brimmed hat and natural fiber clothing that will protect the skin, but quite honestly we do not usually use this type of protection.  What we tend to use the most is sunscreen, but are sunscreens necessarily safe for us?  Parents are known for lathering large amounts of sunscreen on their children on a daily basis during the summer months.  But sunscreen can be very toxic and it is definitely not something you want to liberally apply to your child’s skin on a daily basis.

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Safe Sunscreen | Dr. Mommy Health Tips

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