VALUE OF SUNLIGHT AND ITS DANGERS

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 1, Issue 57, 29 October 1931, Page 5

VALUE OF SUNLIGHT AND ITS DANGERS

SUNSHINE AND. SUN-B ATHIN G WITHOUT SUNBURN AND 'BLISTERS. CARE OF THE SKIN. ' ' j Are you a sun-baby? Your health and your skin especially, demands sunlight, and summer time affords a ready means of ohtaining this pleasurable treatment, provided, of course, that friend Sol is in bappy mopd, and smiles resplendently with the joy of things. _ Of the many delightful eonfections in backless bathers and the like, there is little to cqmplain of— and. certainly they give freedom, and exposure to the sun. If your skin is sensitive, remember that the tanning. proeess must he gradual, and when not swimming wear a broad-rimmed beach hat or head covering. This will give protection for the shoulders, and possibly obviate the blistering proeess which results from prolonged exposure when in the water. And while on the subjeet of protection, remember ihat a soothing application is advisahle if the fine texture of the skin is to be retained. Sea water it•self is decidedly hard on the skin, and this effect ean he avoided by the application of olive'oil or a good cold cream before eritering the water. If a pronounced tanning effect is desired, substitute cocoanut oil for the above, and you may sun-bake in moderation wtihout those disastrous effects such as blistering and uneven freckling of the skin.

Protection from Sunburn. The removal of freckles is always possible, but it is well for every woman to remember that prevention is better than cure when surfing is the scheduled item for a sunimer day. Apart from the application of oils before entering the water, there is also the requirement of a protective lotipn for heach use, or when resting during the lunch interval. Liquid witch hazel and calamine lotion in equal proportions is an elegant and efficient substitute for the normal face powder, and it has the added advantage of its soothing properties for a sunburnt skin. Dah on freely after bathing the face in fresh water, allow to -dry, and then tone down with puff or soft cloth. How to Treat Sunburn. If, notwithstanding these precautions, sunburn results from overexposure of a sensitive skin, the fii'st emergency requirement is carron oil. This should he smeared freely over affected parts, and if procurable a covering of starch powder is well advised. Should you object to the odour of linseed oil, which with limewater is the other constituent of carron oil, substitute olive oil for the former. Perfume in any form is not required, but there is no reason that such should not be added if desired for a de luxe preparation. The "do he different" woman will possibly find some eonsolation in this confection, and of course her skin will henefit equally as well. And here I might mention

an old favourite with many an amateur beauty culturist, namely, that cucumber juice application for a "sunsore" skin. Squeeze the juice of a fresh cucumber into a small bowl or container, strain if necessary, and add an equal amount of glycerine and ' rosewater. Dab on unbroken skin daily until the natural skin textui-e is restored. Pronounced and individual freckles should be treated with hydrogen peroxide as a bleach. Dilute with orange -fiower water for application over tanned patches, but for isolated freckles appiy the undiluted peroxide on a pledget of wool, The latter should he wound on a pointei applicator or orange-stick. Make-up for Sun-tan. Finally, a word of warning with regard to make-up for your sun-tanned skin. The ordinary face powder is quite unsuited for this purpose, and the ochre or dark rachel tint should he requisitioned. . APPly. glycerine "and orange-fiower water as a base, then powder as above, and finish with a touch of brunette rouge. For the blonde complexion there is a mandarin shade of rouge, and to harmonise with this the lipstick should have a tint of orange rather than cerise.