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Living in California we spend a lot of time by the water, we spend a lot of time in the sun as well. Melanoma rates in my state are on the rise and have increased 36% in the past 10 years. Last year my Grandmother in law has to have major surgery to remove skin cancer. She is not one of those people who spends a lot of time in the sun so we were all a little shocked to discover she had a spot on her cheek that needed to be removed. It was very eye opening for me and I have recommitted myself to taking care of my skin.
It is also important to me that I start instilling safe sun behaviors in our children, so I always make sure my kids see me applying sunscreen on myself first to set the right example.
Now that I am a mom of three girls I know how important it is to take care of my skin, so I’m vigilant about sunscreen and making sure each of our girls is properly protected. I know that I can spend more time worrying about the safety of our girls and spend more time together making memories.
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Many studies have shown that kids are more likely to adopt healthy habits, like applying sunscreen, if they see their moms applying it on themselves.
Sparking this simple, healthy behavior change early on may help reduce the likelihood of developing skin cancer later in life. One brand I know well is Neutrogena because it’s the brand that we use and trust. 
My husband and I both use the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 100+ on ourselves. It never leaves my skin feeling oily or sticky and it works. Even in the hot heat of a California summer Neutrogena sunscreen works so I trust it for myself and for my kids. Personally our girls like the Neutrogena Wet Skin Kids Sunscreen Spray Broad Spectrum SPF 70+. It not only works well but it goes on easy and I can even apply it on wet skin which is always a plus because it makes it easy to reapply as needed.
When it come to sun safety it’s best to start early! Make daily sunscreen application second nature for your kids by having them see you apply sunscreen on yourself.You can find Neutrogena products in stores nationwide and also at Neutrogena.com.
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I keep my daughter safe in the sun with lots of sunscreen, we also use chapstick with SPF protection.
I keep them safe in the sun by always using sunscreen. They also wear hats as well.
I live in the Sunshine State. We are always in the habit of applying and reapplying sunscreen while out in the sun. Sometimes we wear hats to protect our face as well.
I try to be good w the sunscreen and hats!
My nephew is a super pale red head- we teach him that it is important to wear hats too- sunscreen alone is not always enough.
we use sunscreen and reapply all the time. i have fairer skin then the kids do so they are fine as long as i apply to them when i apply to me.
My kids are now 16 and older so it’s hard to get them to think common sense and protection from sun. Honestly, they learn the HARD way. But keeping the products on hand is keeping it in THEIR hands. I do have 7 grandkids and their moms are pretty good about keeping them slathered. When we have them, they make sure they are covered.
Healthy sun habits come from setting good example. And unfortunately we have a sad story that is probably a scare tactic. My brother in law had skin cancer at age 15. They thought they got it all. He died at age 24 when it metasticized, leaving my sister with a 6 month old and 3 year old. Most people, kids especially think of OLD people as getting skin cancer. That is so not true. Knowing a 15 year old in our family had it…that is a health dose of introspect.
Having the palest daughter ever, we started with the sunscreen right away and discussed the importance of taking care of your skin.
I make sure my children always have sunscreen on when I take them outside.
We stay safe with sunblock that is reapplied every hour and staying hydrated in the sun.
My daughter-in-law keeps our granddaughter safe by applying sunscreen or having her wear a hat. She also explains to her that these preventive measure will help to protect her from getting sunburned or sick.
I keep my kids safe by making sure they always wear sunscreen.
Lots of sunscreen and hats.
by explaining why we use sunscreen
We apply sunscreen every day and get in the shade whenever possible. Plus we always bring plenty of water to stay hydrated.
My kids always had fair skin, so put sunscreen on them anytime they were going outside!
We try and use a sunscreen with 40 or 50 spf and a rash guard shirt and hat
I keep them safe by making sure they limit their sun exposure and make sure they have sunscreen. I teach them about what can happen if they don’t wear sunscreen.
We always make sure they use sunscreen and reapply often. They are now used to it.
I make sure they drink plenty of water and get sunscreen applied every few hours.
by using it daily and re-applying
Lots of suncreen
we make sure to keep reapplying sunscreen and wear hats! i am very fair so its been something instilled in me from a young age!
I keep my kids safe by always applying sunscreen and reminding them to reapply.
We always apply sunscreen about 30 minutes before heading outside.
We apply sunscreen regularly and try to avoid getting burned. I try to teach them about the dangers of sun exposure (wrinkles, cancer) so that they want to be proactive.
I lost my great-aunt who is also my god-mother to skin cancer, I take sun protection very seriously!
I let them know how important it is and we get creative with our sunscreen like drawing on ourselves before we rub the sunscreen on it
Protecting your skin with the right sunscreen is so important!
My kids wear long sleeve swim wear and always use sunscreen even if it is overcast.
Skincare is so important!!!! I always make sure my daughter is covered in sunscreen when outside during the summer!
I try to keep my kids protected everyday , even if were not out in the sun for a prolonged period I still put sunscreen on their faces and arms. Living in Az we have so much sun all year round so its important to use the best, I trust all these Neutrogena products.
I keep my kids safe by applying sunscreen as directed and trying to keep out of the direct sun during peak hours.
I’m for sure going to pick up the spray suncream! I’m the one that applies it to everyone in the house and it can get a bit messy lol
We apply sunblock to show our children the importance of wearing it.
Sun safety is beyond important! Not taking care of your skin now absolutely effects you in the future.
We lead by example and ALWAYS try to cover up and constnatly reapply sunscreen!
Sunscreen is always applied and drinkplenty of water
We talk about how important it is not to get burnt. We wear hats too.
I make sure to tell them how important it is to wear sunscreen! We alway put sunscreen on even when its not hot outside! We wear hats and sunglasses for more protection!
Sunscreen is my life saver during the summer. I burn SO bad if I don’t put it on no matter how many times I have been in the sun.
I luckily live in Oregon where it isn’t too hot. But, when the sun is out on goes our sunscreen on our pale skin. Also sunglasses are important to us
Summer or not, I make sure my family wears sunscreen before heading out the door. These are great tips!
I always put on sunscreen, but my son can be picky. I will try the spray sunscreen. Maybe he’ll like that better than his other sunscreen.
We always make sure to apply suncreen as soon as we go outside. Just a daily routine we have gotten into to help teach them healthy sunscreen habits. We also have them wear the bathing suits that help protect their skin as we do swim often here.
I teach healthy habits by example and try to make it a fun experience.
We put rashguards on our kids. We also set the alarm clock for every 2 hours so they know when we need to reapply.
I love Neutrogena products. They are so good to my skin. My favorite is the wet skin sunscreen from neutrogena. I can cover my kids even if they just came out of the pool.
I try to keep my kids safe in the sun by using high quality sunscreen products on them and modeling how to apply them often.
I have my family use sunscreen before going out in the sun. I also bring some along with us so we can reapply, especially when they come out of the water.
Sun protection is so important for the whole family. It is also important to reapply it when needed to especially for the little ones playing in the water. These looks like great products and it is important to pick the right products for you. Thanks for sharing the giveaway.
These are excellent tips and suggestions. I didn’t wear sunscreen growing up. I do now and make my kids wear it.
I set a timer to reapply sunscreen at regular intervals…I teach them that this is the best way to prevent cancer.
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Summer or not, I make sure my family slathers sunscreen before heading out the door. These are awesome tips.
I emphasize the importance of sunscreen when they will be outdoors.
I used to love to go to the beach and sit in the sun. Now that i am older i burn a lot easier and overheat. I will have to get a nice umbrella to try sitting under.
I’m a believer of using sunscreen on myself and especially the kids. I didn’t use it when I was younger and my skin is telling now. These are great sun safety tips.
I love using Neutrogena products. This is one of the brands my youngest can actually use. She has eczema, so I have to be careful with what skin care products I use for her.
We use sunscreen when we’re outside and I always make them wear rash guards when they’re swimming
I make sure my grandchildren always have sunscreen on when I take them outside.
I live in Florida, the Sunshine State, so sunscreen is a daily necessity!
I emphasize the importance of sunscreen when they will be outdoors and exposed to the sun.
I keep my grandsons safe in the sun by applying sunscreen to them whenever outdoors, and also by making them wear a hat to protect their head.
Really is true Neutrogena is the best for our skin protection.
It is that time of year again when we need protection from the sun. I am glad that there are different products for different uses and skin types. Neutrogena is the best!
I was surprised to learn just how much sunscreen we really need to be applying in order to provide total protection! It was more than I typically put on.
Neutrogena Pure and sheer is all we use… my daughter has an allergy to other kinds of sunscreens. It’s a wake up call to how damaging sun exposure is these days with the number of skin cancer increasing… it’s a scary thought!
I am very OCD when it comes to my skin. My dad had melanoma and that freaks me out so we put lotion on all the time.
I make sure my daughter always has sunscreen on before heading out into the sun and explain the importance of screen to her.
I did visit the site, I like Neutrogena products. I did not get the free trial.
I visited the site!
I visited the site, did not see the free trial.
I always put on sunscreen before heading out into the sun, so my kids see that it’s important and a necessary routine. I did visit the Neutrogena website.