"Parent-child World Article Sharing" Are sunscreen products available for adults and children? Physicians teach you to understand the correct selection of ingredients
The summer sun in Taiwan is very strong, and children’s opportunities for outdoor activities also increase during the summer vacation. Paying attention to sun protection can protect the skin from ultraviolet rays. Can adults use sunscreen for children? Why are smear-on sunscreens better for kids than spray-on sunscreens? "Parent-Child World" interviews professional pediatricians and dermatologists to teach you the knowledge of choosing and using sunscreen products correctly.
With the summer vacation approaching, many parents have arranged various activities for their children. Whether it is swimming learning or nature camps, outdoor activities are inevitable. Strong ultraviolet rays may damage the skin, especially children's skin is delicate, so don't be careless.
Are sunscreen products suitable for all ages? It may not be the same thing for children, because the skin absorption, metabolism and perspiration functions of infants under 6 months are immature, and there are still doubts about the safety of using sunscreen products. The Food and Drug Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare (hereinafter referred to as Food and Drug Administration") also announced that "it is not recommended to use sunscreen products for infants under 6 months old". Even if the baby is 6 months old, the Food and Drug Administration still recommends "consulting a physician before applying it to infants over 6 months old".
It is recommended to use sunscreen products over the age of 3
Qiu Pinqi, former director of the International Medical Cosmetic Medicine Center of the Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, believes that no matter how safe sunscreen products are, in order to achieve the purpose of protecting the skin, inedible chemical ingredients must be added. It is easy to touch mucous membranes such as eyes, mouth and nose, and may have a bad effect on the body of children. "Children under the age of 3 are best to use sunscreen, umbrellas, hats, and thin long sleeves, etc. The method is to consider sunscreen products applied to the skin after reaching the age of 3."
In addition to age, Huang Yuhui, chief physician of the Department of Dermatology at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, said that as long as the product is applied to children's skin, there will be restrictions on the ingredients that are different from those of adults. Pay attention to the instructions on the product packaging. According to the document "Safety Guidelines for Cosmetics for Children" announced by the Food and Drug Administration, it contains fruit acids, salicylic acids and some special ingredients, which are not suitable for children. Be careful when purchasing.
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