Evening star., 1935-05-11

SUMS ultraviolet rays set up, comes
about when the same rays are kept
on the same places for too long o
time.
The result may vary from an un-
pleasant, burning sensation, accom-
panied by much redness and sore
ness. to intense pain, large blisters
and serious physical disturbances.
strong, healthy persons. who have
been fortunate enough, whether by
chance or intent, to get well burned,
but not too seriously so, may laugh at
this. declaring that no such harm
can come to o sunburned victim, but
they little know what they are talk
ing about, since each person must be
a rule to himself.
There Is not much sense In going
at this un-burning business as II
there would be no more time for 1t.
Far better is it to take it gradually.
a little each day, without subjecting
ones self to the possibility of becom-
ing raw for nothing.
Those who value suntan for ap-
pearance's sake may be glad TO know
that the type acquired by little ex-
posure each day is much the better
looking not only at the time, but for
ever afterward.
The harsh effects on the skin, in
cluding drying, are mitigated and the
end result is a complexion uneQualed.
Women are alarmed each Fall by
statements about the terrible effects
of the ravages of sunshine on skin
and hair. but the fact Is that no COM
nlexion is lovelier than the tanned
one, no hair quite so pretty as that
which has been exposed moderately,
but consistently, to the air and sun
shine. When these are combined with
much water, followed by thorough
driving. they are a beauty kit in them
selves.
It NAV be OF interest to those who
love the sunshine to know that the
best health effects may be obtained
by exposure Of q limited part of the
skin.
1t is not at all necessary to don a
bathing suit. The face and hands
are enough. Whatever effect the
ultraviolet rays have on the inner
economy of man, it is done by inner
changes, not by outer changes. II
takes place, in others words, inside
not outside.
Hugh sections of Redeemed epidermis
will not result in any more inner
health benefits than small sections
provided the exposures are more OF
| less constant. The action inside is
still unknown, but it is thought to be
something on the order OF vitamin
| activity.
However the magic is accomplished
it must be kept up, for whatever an
tiseptic or other influence is created
in the blood and elsewhere Is readily
lost. Just as we must eat constantly
| day after day, so We must get ouI
doses of sunshine day by day.
While, in a sense, We may store UP
these precious reserves. if we try to
get by" solely on stored sunshine we
| find it is used up at too great a rate
it needs constant replenishment, day
after day. That is why those who
have the opportunity to remain at the
seashore for three or four months
every Summer secure far vaster bene-
fits than those who are limited to two
weeks. From this standpoint 1t may
be seen readily that the health bene-
fits of a tWo-week vacation are most
| " in the mind. The physical benefits
such a short period gives are mainly
those which come from relaxation
increased circulation and change ol
| viewpoint, however brief. The man
who takes his golf or hiking three
or four times a week throughout the
year is getting more real sun benefit
! than the millions who scramble to the
beaches for two weeks every Summer