HRH Princess Beatrice of York has visited a London school to raise awareness of the British Skin Foundation’s (BSF) sun safety campaign.
The princess joined nine- and 10-year-old students at St Mary’s & St John’s CE School in North London as part of the BSF’s More, More, More campaign. The charity explains that this is designed to help children become aware of how to protect their skin.
The campaign followed a BSF survey of 250 British parents which found that 60% agreed that school staff encourage sun safe behaviours, but only 15% said their children are taught about sun safety in lessons. Only 8% of the parents said their children have access to sunscreen dispensers while at school.
Consultant dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto helped the children understand the importance of wearing more protective clothing, using more sunscreen and seeking more shade during the summer.
HRH Princess Beatrice said, “Protecting your skin from a young age is essential for overall skin health. It was fantastic to see the children at St Mary’s & St John’s learning about the British Skin Foundation’s ‘More, More, More campaign.”
