Skin and Sun Campaigns in Schools and Nurseries

At Pure and Gentle we want to encourage schools, nurseries and pupils of all ages to be aware of skin issues whether it what you are putting on your skin, how to deal with skin problems such as eczema, acne or sensitive skin types or how to be careful in the sun. We want to make this as possible for you to earn money for your school and along the way help the pupils to understand that their skin is one of the most important organs of the body.

Over the year we will be running two campaigns:

Be Naturally Skin Aware

Sun Awareness

We have put an e-pack together which includes everything you will need to get started. this includes:

• Fact Sheets
• Quizzes
• Material for painting/drawing competitions
• Leaflets and Order Forms

Earn money for your school through your PTA

Should parents purchase products through the literature provided 10% of all proceeds from sales will be given back to your school or nursery. If you purchase products any time from the Pure and Gentle Skincare website, 5% of all proceeds (excluding post and packaging) will be given to your school or nursery to spend as you wish. All you need to do is write the name of the participating school or nursery in the comments box at the check out when ordering and your school will continue to get 5% commission with every order. The School be be registrated/signed up with us so that they can receive their commissions.

We have to PDF's that you can print off to show to your PTA or School/nursery Association and get them on board.

Sun Awareness fact sheet

Skin Awareness Campaign

Some Information and Statistics

According to The National Eczema Society as many as 1 in 12 adults and 1 in 5 children suffer from eczema. This common condition is made worse by the chemical cocktail of preservatives, fragrances and harsh emulsifying agents in many modern skincare products. There are other factors that that may been linked to the increase of eczema cases such as changes to diet, climate or pollution.

A baby's skin (and a child) is so much thinner than adults, so it is important to choose the right skincare products for infants.

For more information on dealing with children with eczema

One of the things high on teenagers' worry list is their skin. Every teen wants flawless skin, a clear complexion and a glowing appearance. But at times, it is indeed very difficult to maintain healthy, flawless skin. There might be many factors contributing to the unhealthy and unappealing appearance of the skin: nutrition, genetics, stress, anxiety, and lifestyle to name a few. It is very important to maintain a proper skin care regimen for every teenager in order to prevent various skin problems, with a proper care, breakouts can be kept to a minimum.

For a fact sheet on teenage skin read more......

More about Sun Awareness

We are aiming to do the Sun Awareness Campaign to run along side the SunSmart campaign run by the Cancer Research and The British Association of Dermatologists Sun Awareness.

Young Skin is delicate and vulnerable to damage, so protecting our skin when you're young can make a big difference to our health later on in life. So it is crucial to be SunSmart. All children and teenagers, no matter whether they tan easily or not, should be protected from the sun.

• Set good habits for the future - teaching children safe sun habits while they are young sets a good pattern for later life.
• Remember you can burn in the UK - The Great British sun is quite capable of burning your child! Take extra care at home as well as aboard.
• Use shade - keep babies in complete shade: under trees, umbrellas, canopies or indoors. Provide shade for prams and buggies, if possible.
• Cover them up - when outdoors, protect a baby's skin with loose-fitting clothes, and a wide-brimmed hat that shades their face, neck, and ears.
• Wear sunglasses - buy good quality, wrap around sunglasses for children, as soon as they can wear them. Sunglasses don't have to be expensive brands.
• Find hats they like - encourage children to wear hats with brims, especially if they are not wearing sunglasses. The wider the brim, the more skin will be shaded from the sun.
• Use sunscreen wisely - use at least a factor 15 sunscreen and choose a "board-spectrum" brand that has a four or five-star rating. (see table below). Apply to areas that cannot be protected by clothing, such as the face, ears, feet and backs of hands. Choose sunscreens that are formulated for children and babies skin.
• Apply sunscreen regularly - put some on before children go outdoors, then reapply often to be sure of good coverage.
• Don't forget school times - remember play times and lunch breaks on summer school days too. Give children a hat to wear and if they can't apply sunscreen at school then cover their exposed skin before they go.

New label SPF

Low protection 6 to 10
Medium protection 15 to 25
High protection 30 to 50
Very high protection 50 +

Top sun safety tips

• Protect the skin with clothing, including a hat, T shirt and sunglasses
• Seek shade between 11am and 3pm when it's sunny
• Use a sunscreen of at least SPF 30 which also has high UVA protection
• Make sure you apply it generously and frequently when in the sun
• Keep babies and young children out of direct sunlight
• The British Association of Dermatologists recommends that you tell your doctor about any changes to a mole - if   your  GP is concerned about your skin, make sure you see a Consultant Dermatologist (on the GMC register of
  specialists),  the most expert person to diagnose a skin cancer. Your GP can refer you via the NHS.

Sunscreens should not be used as an alternative to clothing and shade, rather they offer additional protection.

The British Association of Dermatologists supports the British Skin Foundation Skin Cancer Appeal, raising vital funds for research into skin cancer.

For more information visit

www.britishskinfoundation.org.uk

www.bad.org.uk

www.sunsmart.org.uk