I met donMonique Joyce this year at the CCBC Women’s Expo. I felt an immediate connection and soon found out that we are kindred spirits in trying to make the world a better place!

donMonique’s son Kevin inspired her to offer a safe, organic line of products for babies and young children. She is supported in her family-run business by her husband, father and of course, son Kevin!

Because I believe in donMonique and what she does, I have invited her to be my first guest blogger.

Here is donMonique, writing about one of the most important ways to protect your child’s health, not just for today but their entire life!

 Skin Protection for your Child

In the wake of Johnson and Johnson’s FDA suspension of their cosmetic products at the Mulund plant in India, it does make you wonder about the potential harm and or side effects that can occur due to all the years and time spent utilizing products that contained cancer causing ingredients.

It’s pretty scary stuff.

Protecting your skin as well as your children’s is no easy task. Healthy habits are best learned young. Opting to use organic or all natural products can be rewarding, knowing that there are no harmful chemicals in these types of products.

Here are a few tips that can help you take better care of you and your family’s skin.

Use a sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher whenever you spend time outdoors. 

• This applies to all outdoor activities: athletics, shopping, picnicking, walking or jogging, gardening, even waiting for a bus.
• Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day. For extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
• Be sure to cover often-missed spots: lips, ears, around eyes, neck, scalp if hair is thinning, hands, and feet.
• Choose a product that suits your skin and your activity. Sunscreens are available in lotion, gel, spray, cream, and stick forms. Some are labeled as water resistant, sweat proof, or especially for sports; as fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, or organic especially for sensitive skin or children. Download this handy artificial preservatives guide to keep on hand while shopping.

Cover up.

• Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Tightly woven fabrics and dark colors, such as deep blue and black, or bright colors, such as orange and red, offer more protection. If you can see light through a fabric, UV rays can get through too. Water makes fabrics more translucent, so do not rely on a wet T-shirt.
• A broad-brimmed hat goes a long way toward preventing skin cancer in often-exposed areas like the neck, ears, scalp, and face. Opt for a 3-4 inch brim that extends all around the hat. Baseball caps and visors shade the face but leave neck, lower face, and ears exposed.
• UV-blocking sunglasses with wraparound or large frames protect your eyelids and the sensitive skin around your eyes, common sites for skin cancer and sun-induced aging. Sunglasses also help reduce the risk of cataracts later in life.

Seek the shade.

• Be aware, however, that sunlight bouncing off reflective surfaces can reach you even beneath an umbrella or a tree.

Never seek a tan.

• There is no such thing as a healthy tan. A tan is the skin’s response to the sun’s damaging rays.

Stay away from tanning parlors and artificial tanning devices.

• The UV radiation emitted by indoor tanning lamps is many times more intense than natural sunlight. Dangers include burns, premature aging of the skin, and the increased risk of skin cancer.

You can see DonMonique’s complete line of safe and healthy products for the natural child at Kevin’s Closet Boutique  www.kevinsclosetboutique.com

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To Your Health!

Diane

Diane@HueyHealth.com

443-768-8427