The Profeco has revealed which are the worst brands of sunscreen for children (iStock)

According to information provided by the Federal Consumer Attorney (prophecy) exist sun creams found in the Mexican market which are not recommended for your use. In one of the issues of Consumer magazinethe institution shared the results of a study in which analyzed 25 blockers solar, especially for children.

During the analysis, it was mainly checked that the products respected the information of the label, the sun protection factor (SPF), its net content, the water resistance and the UVA protection factor.

The results estimated that in total they were 5 sun creams those who got the worst gradessince did not pass the water resistance test, which is provided for in its labeling. The worst brands were:

Five brands failed the test (Shutterstock)
Five brands failed the test (Shutterstock)

Simi Block children 60 “Sunscreen against UVA and UVB rays Face and body cream for sensitive skin” in its presentation in 125 grams.

Golden Island “sunscreen for children” in its presentation of 60 grams.

FOTOSUN UV 100 “Kids Facial & Body Cream sunscreen for daily use” in its 125 gram presentation.

caribbean beach “sunscreen for children” in its presentation of 250 grams.

Babaria SUN “Sunscreen for children” in its presentation in 150 ml.

while the best blockers solar infantile were:

Hawaiian tropic Children.

banana boat Children.

Umbrella Children.

Badly rated brands are those that failed the water resistance test
Badly rated brands are those that failed the water resistance test

On the other hand, Profeco pointed out that the best brands for adults They were the following:

Vichy Laboratories.

Hawaiian tropic: in cream and baby presentations.

The rockPosay Anthelios.

Level: either in the presentation of the cream or the lotion.

banana boat: in the Advanced Protection and Sport presentations.

It must be remembered that no sunscreen provides 100% protection to the skin from solar radiation, however, the higher the SPF of the product, the greater the protection it offers. In addition, this type of product will be necessary apply liberally to exposed skin y touch it up every two hours after sweating or swimming.

One of the most important recommendations shared by the Attorney General’s office was that he should be chosen in accordance with the skin type of the person who will use it: that’s it, fat, mixedetc., for the complexion and the physical activity which takes place during the day.

Sunscreen should be applied liberally at least 30 minutes after going out in the sun
Sunscreen should be applied liberally at least 30 minutes after going out in the sun

It is also advised that everyone uses sunscreen from the age of six monthssince the effect of UV rays is cumulative and can reach cause skin cancer. According to data from the World Health Organization (SGD), the protector must be applied to Dry skin at leasts 30 minutes before sun exposureso that the skin can absorb the product and act better.

Similarly, it should be applied generously all over the body, not forgetting the ears, neck, lips, elbows, hands, feet and scalp (if you have no hair). It is important to remember that the SPF has a duration during which you can expose yourself to the sun without burning yourself, but after a certain time it is necessary to reapply it.

Finally, some of Recommendations for protection from solar radiation were:

Avoid sunbathing from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., as UV radiation is stronger during this period.

Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen and filters UVA and UVB rays.

– Despite the fact that the sky is cloudy, it is essential to wear protective clothing, because lightning strikes through the clouds.

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