Show 1 r I ITHE 1 F J w 0 w J Si I Z 3 3 THE CHARLES ROLLER homestead cabin In 1932 where the family was held prisoner for 15 hours by an enraged bull Sunburn or suntan which will it be Want to get a good painful sunburn Its It's easy Just stay out in the sun in your shorts or swim suit all day on the first truly hot sunny day of the summer season You'll get your burn OR Oil DO no you want to begin picking up a summer tan without burning That's easy too Just follow the simple rules of the American Medical Association 15 to 20 minutes exposure the first day 20 to 25 minutes the second day 25 to 30 minutes the third day 30 to 35 minutes the fourth day Thereafter base exposure time on the degree of redness edness and tenderness of your skin The shorter exposures are for those with light skin the longer times are for darker skin Remember this about tanning it cant can't be rushed Trying to rush it will only result in a burn The burned d skin will peel leaving you pale and pink again Of course the AMA tA also points out that there is no health value in tanning In fact it contributes to early aging and wrinkling of the skin and to proliferation of skin cancer But if you insist on a tan start slow and build up gradually Consider the time of day for your suns sun's rays are most potent between 10 am a.m. and 2 pm p.m. standard time You wont won't get much tan before 8 am a.m. or after 4 pm p.m. standard time Dont Don't forget that you can burn on cloudy days on the water and at high altitudes Suntan lotion can be helpful in preventing a burn and promoting a tan The lotions contain a chemical sun screen that absorbs some of the rays while letting others through They also contain a lubricant to keep the skin from drying out too quickly Suntan lotions must be reapplied at least once every two hours and whenever the film may be worn off or washed off If you ointments burn wet compresses and soothing t will help the the discomfort A bland cold cream or a lightweight mineral oil may be applied to trip skin If the pain is excessive or if extensive blistering is present consult your physician |