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We may have only recently welcomed the new year, but Spring and Summer will be here before we know it! With beach days, barbeques, and outdoor sports filling our children’s thoughts and calendars, it is definitely time to start thinking about your sun-safe action plan to combat the harmful effects of UV rays. According to the American Cancer Society, the pattern of exposure to UV rays can be extremely important. “Frequent sunburns in childhood may increase the risk of some forms of skin cancer later in life,” shares Dr. Kristy Charles, a board-certified dermatologist at Sanova Dermatology in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Children and teens love being outside, and as parents, we want to allow them the freedom of adventure, but we also want to keep them safe. “Keeping them safe means teaching them to put sunscreen on first thing in the morning and reapplying throughout the day,” shares Dr. Charles. This is especially important when they are swimming or perspiring. However, this can be difficult when our children are teenagers, and we are not always there to remind them.
Here are our “Top 3 Tricks to Get Your Teen to Use Sunscreen”:
A great way to encourage teens to embrace sun safety is by integrating it into their everyday accessories. Customized bags, whether for school, sports, or beach outings, can be designed with special compartments to hold sunscreen, sunglasses, and other sun-protection essentials. A custom manufacturing company can craft bags tailored to individual preferences, ensuring that these important items are always within reach. By making sun protection both convenient and stylish, teens are more likely to develop lifelong habits of safeguarding their skin.
Looking for more information about protecting yourself and your loved ones from the sun. contact us today, and we can help!