Teach Your Kids About Skin Care from an Early Age

Mothers are the natural caretakers in their family. As such, it is important to teach their children about skin care from an early age so that they can develop healthy habits and continue them into adulthood. Teaching your kids about skin care does not have to be a chore; it can be fun and informative! Let’s take a look at some of the ways you can make skin care a part of your family’s everyday routine.

Start with Sunscreen

The sun’s rays are damaging, but sunscreen provides protection against them. Begin teaching your children about sunscreen early on by having them put it on when they go outside. Show them how to apply it evenly, and explain why it is important for preventing sunburns and premature aging of the skin. Encourage them to reapply throughout the day if they will be outside for extended periods of time.

Introduce Skincare Products

Introducing skincare products such as cleansers, toners, and moisturizers to your child is a great way to help them understand how these products work together to create healthy skin. Explain how each product works and how they should use each one independently or together as part of their daily skincare routine. This will also help them become familiar with ingredients in certain products, which is important for understanding any potential allergies or sensitivities that could be present in the future.

Make It Fun!

Skin care doesn’t have to be boring! Get creative with masks and exfoliants- you could even make up games around applying these products. For example, if you are doing an at-home facial treatment, have your child play “spot the difference” by looking at her face before and after applying the product! This will show her just how much of an impact proper skincare can have on her complexion over time.

Motherhood means teaching our children many things, including taking good care of their skin! With a bit of creativity and patience, you can introduce skincare basics to your kids in a fun, educational way that will hopefully stay with them for years to come. Don’t forget—skin care should always involve sunscreen (and hats!) no matter what age you are! By focusing on prevention now, you can help ensure your children stay safe from UVA/UVB damage down the line. Happy Mother's Day! :)