Spring has sprung, but as every parent knows time just flies by when you are busy with little ones. It won’t be long until we are getting ready for the summer holidays. Whether you are jetting to warmer isles, taking a family trip down the country, or simply enjoying some time outdoors with your loved ones, you’ll want SPF on hand to keep your whole family sun safe.
Ensuring kids have their SPF on can be no small feat! Every parent has experienced the struggle – a squirming, wriggling child who just wants to start playing in the pool. The last thing they want to do is stand still while you lather them from head to toe in sunscreen.
We’ve put together a few sun safety tips to make SPF application a smoother experience and keep your little one protected in the sun.
Always remember your SPF
This product is specially developed for children’s sun-sensitive skin and features Triple Protection Technology that provides children of all ages with up to 10 hours of protection, up to 3 hours of water resistance and twice the EU’s required UVA protection.
SPF50+ 200ml €40 or SPF50 100ml RRP €25
The gentle cream formula is fragrance free, dermatologically tested, Allergy Certified and vegan. It is fast-absorbing and easy to apply, making this ideal for use for children of all ages.
Wear a hat and protective clothing
Wearing a hat is especially important for younger children and infants because their skin is so sensitive. Even if your kid has a hat on, make sure to apply sunscreen to the face and neck.
Drink water—lots of it
When it's hot outside, keeping hydrated is key. Drinking plenty of water keeps kids cool, keeps the blood flowing, keeps the skin hydrated, and can prevent kids from passing out.
Application hack – use a makeup brush
Using the sunscreen brush applicator hack makes it easy to apply sunscreen to your child or toddler. Use P20 Sun Protection Kids and pour a small amount onto a make-up brush. Then use the brush to apply sunscreen on your kid’s face by dabbing a small amount of sunscreen on their cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin. This sunscreen hack avoids getting sunscreen in your child’s eyes, and it prevents your hands from becoming sticky and covered in sunscreen. It also makes it a little bit more fun!
How to apply P20 Kids
Always remember to apply liberally to entire body and face. It is recommended to use about 20ml of sun protection per child to deliver the optimal protection. Always reapply after excessive sweating or towel drying. Don’t stay too long in the sun and make sure to take breaks. Keep infants and small children out of direct sunlight. Remember to apply the product 30 min before and let the product absorb and dry before going out into the sun. For extra sun-sensitive skin apply the product twice with a 30-minute interval to increase protection and coverage of the skin.
All P20 products are fragrance free and formulated without UV-filters that are known to pose a threat to aquatic life – for a reduced environmental impact. P20 products are also certified vegan as they are formulated without any animal-derived ingredients.
Available from leading pharmacies and supermarkets nationwide including McCabe’s, Meagher’s, Chemist Warehouse, McCauley’s, Lloyd’s, Inish Pharmacy, Allcare, Care Plus, Adrian Dunne, Shaws, Life Pharmacy, Hickey’s Pharmacy, Cara Pharmacy, CH Tralee, Mulligan’s Pharmacy
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