SUN PROTECTION
FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN

Children’s skin is thinner and its pigmentation system (ability to “tan”) is still developing, which means it lacks the natural defences that help provide adult skin with some protection against harmful UV rays. 

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    What sunscreen should I use for babies?

    Babies and children under 3 should have no direct sun exposure whatsoever. Even in the shade, they should be protected with sun creams for kids a abroad spectrum UVA-UVB sunscreen as well as protective clothing and hats. The ANTHELIOS Dermo-Pediatrics range has been tested under paediatric supervision to be safe on baby’s fragile skin.


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TRUE
OR FALSE
SUN IS GOOD
FOR YOUR KID.
FALSE
Children's skin is particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of the sun. That's why paediatricians and dermatologists agree that babies and toddlers under 3 years old should have no direct sun exposure whatsoever. After this age, make sure you use a high-protection broad-spectrum UVA-UVB sunscreen like Anthelios.
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DARK CLOTHES ARE
BETTER-SUITED FOR THE SUN.
TRUE
Indeed, dark and intense colours such as black, navy, red, or emerald green, provide more UV protection than white and pastels. So make sure you bring along some dark colours items of clothing too when packing for your next holidays!
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CHILDREN ARE MORE
VULNERABLE TO THE SUN.
TRUE
Sun safety is of paramount importance for children, especially when you know that 50 - 80% of UV-related damage occurs before the age of 20 years old, and that 1 out of 55 people born in 2008 will one day develop a melanoma. But this risk can be drastically reduced with the proper protection.
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SUN IS GOOD
FOR YOUR KID.
FALSE
Children's skin is particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of the sun. That's why paediatricians and dermatologists agree that babies and toddlers under 3 years old should have no direct sun exposure whatsoever. After this age, make sure you use a high-protection broad-spectrum UVA-UVB sunscreen like Anthelios.
Learn More
DARK CLOTHES ARE
BETTER-SUITED FOR THE SUN.
TRUE
Indeed, dark and intense colours such as black, navy, red, or emerald green, provide more UV protection than white and pastels. So make sure you bring along some dark colours items of clothing too when packing for your next holidays!
Learn More
CHILDREN ARE MORE
VULNERABLE TO THE SUN.
TRUE
Sun safety is of paramount importance for children, especially when you know that 50 - 80% of UV-related damage occurs before the age of 20 years old, and that 1 out of 55 people born in 2008 will one day develop a melanoma. But this risk can be drastically reduced with the proper protection.
Learn More
SUN IS GOOD
FOR YOUR KID.
FALSE
Children's skin is particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of the sun. That's why paediatricians and dermatologists agree that babies and toddlers under 3 years old should have no direct sun exposure whatsoever. After this age, make sure you use a high-protection broad-spectrum UVA-UVB sunscreen like Anthelios.
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BABIES SHOULD HAVE 
NO DIRECT SUN EXPOSURE

Dermatologists recommend that infants under 3 should not be directly exposed to sunlight at all and should always be protected by sunscreen/clothes even when they are in the shade. Older children need to learn sun-smart behaviours such as regularly applying broad-spectrum sunscreen, wearing protective clothing and avoiding exposure during the sunniest hours of the day (10 am to 4 pm).

TEACHING CHILDREN TO
PLAY SAFE IN THE SUN

In the article below, you will find a whole host of tips to teach your children the sun-smart behaviours they need to stay safe while enjoying the sun.

TURNING SUNSCREEN APPLICATION
INTO A GAME

Do your children run away when you try to apply their sun cream? Our short video will show you how to turn sun cream application into a game, and how your children can become sun superheroes with Anthelios.

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Snow, water and sand reflect UV rays*. Even in the shade, infants need to be protected from indirect exposure.

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*source: https://www.soleil.info/uv-meteo/soleil-terre-et-uv/altitude-et-reverberation-plus-duv.html

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AT THE RIGHT ACTIVE DOSE

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TESTED
ON VERY SENSITIVE SKIN

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Our products' tolerance is verified on the most sensitive skin: reactive, allergic, acne-prone, atopic, damaged or weakened by cancer treatments.
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OVER TIME

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