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Photoprotection for Babies at Farma2Go

It's well known that it's not recommended for babies under 6 months of age to be exposed to the sun at the beach or pool, or in places where they might receive significant and prolonged exposure to solar radiation. In fact, it's best to only let your baby outdoors before dinner or early in the morning, when the sun is less intense and less harmful, always covering them with hats and well in the shade. This is because young children, especially infants, are very sensitive to ultraviolet solar radiation. Their delicate, still-developing skin burns easily and is at great risk of dehydration. Furthermore, even if they're covered under an umbrella, up to 30% of the radiation is reflected, so it could still affect them.

Once your baby is over 6 months old, their skin is stronger, and you can try exposing them to the sun, but always using appropriate broad-spectrum sunscreen to prevent UVA and UVB rays from deeply damaging their delicate skin. Specifically, for babies between 6 months and 3 years old (especially those under one year old), you should always opt for physical or mineral sunscreens, which reflect radiation off the skin without penetrating it, bouncing it off like a shield. These active ingredients work from the moment you apply them and, since they don't contain harsh chemicals, prevent unwanted reactions on your baby's body. Their only drawback is that they are sometimes a little more difficult to spread than other types of sunscreens due to their dense, thick texture. However, the truth is that cosmetics have improved significantly in recent years, and now they are very convenient and easy to apply.

At Farma2Go, we help you care for and protect your baby's delicate, fair, and sensitive skin from sun exposure. In our extensive catalog, you'll find a wide range of baby sunscreens that moisturize and protect against radiation. You can also find formulas enriched with soothing ingredients like Aloe Vera to produce a refreshing effect on your baby's skin, providing hydration and a feeling of well-being. Choose the sunscreen that best suits your little one's needs, making sure it offers maximum protection (SPF 50+), and embark on a new world of sensations with this sunscreen.

What Should I Keep in Mind to Protect My Baby from the Sun?

When exposing a baby to the sun, there are several factors to consider, such as the type of sunscreen you apply. It is vitally important to always use a high-protection sunscreen, at least SPF 30, and, if possible, with physical or mineral filters to reflect solar radiation, preventing the baby's skin from suffering from allergies or irritation. It is also important to choose water-resistant sunscreen, as little ones greatly enjoy bathing and playing near water. To ensure their skin is properly protected, follow the instructions on the sunscreen you use, reapplying it every two hours to prevent its defenses from weakening. It is also a good idea to always cover your baby's head with a hat to prevent excessive direct exposure to the sun. Moisturizing your baby frequently and refreshing their head and body with water is also very important to avoid problems. Finally, it is essential to remember that sun exposure must be avoided at all costs during the hours of greatest solar radiation (between 12:00 and 16:00).

What are Physical or Mineral Filters?

Physical filters are mineral-based substances that act by reflecting solar radiation. Unlike chemical filters, which absorb solar radiation to neutralize it, physical sunscreens function as a screen, reflecting and dispersing ultraviolet radiation and controlling visible light and infrared radiation. Therefore, they prevent the skin from absorbing radiation and suffering damage by bouncing the sun's rays back outward, like a protective shield.

Sunscreens containing this type of filter are usually much denser and often have a slight tint of color added to conceal the white cast they leave on the skin, due to their composition. Since chemical filters are not recommended for babies and children under three years old, physical or mineral filters are ideal for them, although they also work perfectly for people with sensitive skin or those who may be allergic to the components of sunscreens with chemical filters. At Farma2Go, we recommend using physical filters for little ones, which is why we offer a wide variety of the best leading brands in skin care and photoprotection in our online store.

When is the best time to go to the beach?

The most important thing when going to the beach, where our baby will be most exposed to the sun, is to avoid the hottest and most potent hours of the day. Therefore, the best times to enjoy the beach with our baby are in the morning and in the afternoon, starting around 4 or 5 p.m. Obviously, it's still essential to use sunscreen specifically designed to protect babies' delicate skin. Whether we take our little ones to the beach or pool in the morning or in the afternoon, they'll be able to enjoy the best hours, when it's not excessively hot, ultraviolet radiation is less intense, and they can play and have fun as much as they want. After those hours of playtime, they'll arrive home exhausted and very hungry. After a good bath at home to remove any traces of salt, chlorine, or sand, and with a full belly, they'll fall asleep for a nap or a nap.

Sunscreens for Babies from the Best Brands at Farma2Go

Properly caring for and protecting our baby's skin is essential to avoid burns and prevent skin diseases, given that their skin is still very sensitive and delicate. That's why at Farma2Go we strive to offer you the best prices on the market for leading dermocosmetics specifically designed for baby photoprotection. In our catalog, you'll find leading brands such as ISDIN and SUNLAUDE at unbeatable prices.

ISDIN Baby Sunscreen: ISDIN is one of the brands that has earned the trust of users with its quality. Through its laboratory research, it has developed the best sunscreens for babies, with ideal textures that are easy to apply, despite being composed of physical filters. Among its most requested products is ISDIN Photoprotector Fusion Fluid Mineral Baby Pediatrics SPF 50+ , a sunscreen specially designed for the skin of children and babies over 6 months old, with a light texture for immediate absorption on the face and body. Highly water-resistant and made with 100% mineral physical filters, it can be used on all skin types: dry, oily, combination, atopic, sensitive, or intolerant to chemical sunscreens. Farma2Go helps you take care of your little ones' skin, protecting children and babies with sunscreens of maximum effectiveness, tolerance, and safety.

SUNLAUDE Sun Protection for Babies: The SUNLAUDE range, by CUMLAUDE LAB, offers top-quality sunscreen creams to prevent the damage of solar radiation on sensitive skin. Specifically, they have developed SUNLAUDE SPF 50+ Mineral Baby is highly water and friction resistant and provides ultra-high protection for your baby thanks to mineral filters that act as a shield, reflecting solar radiation so it doesn't damage the skin. These filters have high skin tolerance and have been tested under dermatological and pediatric supervision, avoiding the contraindications, irritations, or allergies that other creams with chemical filters can cause.