Sunscreen Explained: Tips for Parents

Young & Healthy

Is your kids’ skin protected as well as it should be when they’re outside this summer? The realistic answer for many families is - probably not!

In the newest episode of the Young & Healthy podcast, Kate Setter sits down with pediatric dermatologist Dr. Kalyani Marathe to learn more about what every parent needs to know about sunscreen for kids – even parents who already have high sunscreen IQ.

This episode covers the differences between mineral and chemical sunscreens and explores the various types of application methods – spray, stick, lotion, cream. Dr. Marathe explains how often you should re-apply sunscreen to ensure little ones are protected, ingredients to avoid, and recommendations for trusted sunscreen brands. We talk about infants in the sun and makeup that has sunscreen. And those spray sunscreens everyone loves... most people use them incorrectly. Listen today and learn the right ways to keep your kids safe in the sun.