LIFESTYLE NEWS - Did you know that most of the sunscreens on the market today, even broad-spectrum SPF sunscreens with added antioxidants, don’t provide enough sun protection? 

“South Africa has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, which is why sun protection isn’t only about preventing or treating sunburn, it’s also about taking steps to prevent developing life-threatening diseases in the future, for ourselves and our children,” says Dermatologist and Lamelle Medical Director, Dr Bradley Wagemaker.

What does sunburn look like?
Sunburn doesn’t have to mean red, raw, blistered or peeling skin says Dr Wagemaker. 

Too much sun exposure, for children and adults can range from subtle skin changes, to tightness, red hot skin, or the obvious painful sunburn with blistering and even sun stroke – which needs to be treated immediately.

Treating sunburn in children
Little ones’ skins are extremely vulnerable to environmental factors, including the sun. 

In fact, childrens’ skins are still developing and are so sensitive that the National Skin Cancer Foundation says babies under six months of age should never be exposed to the sun. 

Babies older than six months should be protected from the sun, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses to protect their eyes.

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