A L O H A !
Having lived in Hawaii
half my life,
half my life,
and possessing a complexion
that
that
does NOT resemble
an old boot
an old boot
I feel confident in dispensing SUN
advice, though I have given up
on sharing my wisdom with
random strangers here in Waikiki.
I have learned to bite my tongue
when I see:
Girls with fish belly white skin
laying in midday sun.
"I have sunblock on"
say the most thoughtful of them.
Too bad they have applied
too little, too long ago
without reapplying,
[or less than 30 minutes before].
without reapplying,
[or less than 30 minutes before].
Sunblock does NOT
provide iron-clad protection.
Folks with cute hats
riding on the back of their head,
narrow of brim, or with a floppy
brim that blows up in the breeze
exposing the face.
My Australian Lifeguard Hat
[ image HERE ]
is reminiscent of the ones
plantation workers wore
to protect their faces.
Hawaiian Pineapple Packers' Association
[Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Even today,
folks working in the fields
[Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Even today,
folks working in the fields
wear functional hats, long sleeves,
bandannas deployed.
bandannas deployed.
Some ladies wear gloves.
Refined ladies of the American South
used to tell their daughters:
"Don't dare let a drop of sun
strike your face."
NOTHING
beats a barrier
beats a barrier
between you
and the direct sun.
and the direct sun.
When the sun is
striking your skin,
striking your skin,
particularly your face
or upper chest,
or upper chest,
[I am not as stringent with less vulnerable
skin on my legs]
skin on my legs]
it is as if
a taxi meter is running.
a taxi meter is running.
I hear it.
Every second counts,
Every second counts,
because each drop of sun
is taking glow, and texture
out of your skin.
Healthy beautiful skin
is like a
Healthy beautiful skin
is like a
bank account you're born with.
Preserve you wealth/beauty!
And
skin cancer is very common.
And
skin cancer is very common.
I am not embarrassed to use an
umbrella on a sunny day.
Do not stand
3 feet away from shade:
GO to it!
Walk on the SHADY
side of the street!
Walk on the SHADY
side of the street!
SUNGLASSES
protect your eyes
and the thin, vulnerable
skin around them.
Squint if you want
wrinkles!
Cover your shoulders
with a cotton
beach wrap,
shawl, or towel.
shawl, or towel.
But
while on vacation, you WILL get
enough incidental / reflected sunlight
believe me!
Take your time.
You are from a different
Take your time.
You are from a different
latitude; Your skin is not accustomed
to tropical or sub-tropical sun.
If you must "tan"
take it VERY slow
If you must "tan"
take it VERY slow
Personal tip:
I carry a bandanna always!
I carry a bandanna always!
You can not only de-shine
your perspiring face,
your perspiring face,
Check This Out:
Carry bandanna over your arm
like a waiter's towel
holding one corner.
Protect your hand
and arm from sun!
like a waiter's towel
holding one corner.
Protect your hand
and arm from sun!
Mikhail Tikhanov [Public domain], Wikimedia Commons
Hawaiian chiefs did NOT
Hawaiian chiefs did NOT
go about in the sunny hours.
Treat yourself
like a Chief or Chiefess!
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Fondly,
Your Shade-Worshiper Friend,
cloudia
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Fondly,
Your Shade-Worshiper Friend,
cloudia
"Mad dogs and Englishmen
go out in the midday sun,
go out in the midday sun,
The Japanese don´t care to,
the Chinese wouldn´t dare to,
the Chinese wouldn´t dare to,
Hindus and Argentines
sleep firmly from twelve to one
sleep firmly from twelve to one
But Englishmen
detest-a siesta. "
detest-a siesta. "
Noel Coward
17 comments:
i hear you...my father has had over 100 skin cancer surgeries....yikes...i did screw up this weekend though and my face is peeling now...i did not realize i was getting as much as i was...you def have to be careful...
aloha from va
it took me a while to get it thru my thick skull to wear sunglasses and sunscreen on my face. i did get some aging damage and finally woke up to better face protection, including a visor.
It's great advice to reduce exposure to the sun, and to wear long sleeves and sunscreen.
Thanks for visiting, you 3!
I love this post, it definitely speaks to me. I have never enjoyed lying out in the sun, I burn too quickly and feel the heat. I wear a decent hat, sunglasses and yes I have bought a solar umbrella to use on sunny days. Thanks Cloudia and I love the photo of you my dear friend.
p.s. almost forgot to thank you for my birthday wishes, so thank you so much and have a great day :)
Humans certainly need 'some' sun exposure, but being careful is certainly a very good idea.
Hi you You look stunning!!!
And now I can say Waikidiki Alohha Alloha from sunny Bergen Norway
Stay cool and do not forget sunglasses and protection :)
I'm with you all the way on this subject, Cloudia.
Shaloha.
Yes. SLIP, SLOP, SLAP. Slip on a hat, slop on some sunscreen and Slap on a hat was a jingle we learnt early - and still use. And shade (and water) is good.
You can always tell the english tourists here in summer they are browner than the locals but the sun is in short supply for them, but a little bit of sun is good for vitamin D now sold in pills as people are missing out now, but I do love the winter sun.
Merle.............
I tend to wear bandannas through the summer- my shaved head requires the protection while I'm out.
Umbrellas are good...
Valuable advice
Namaste /\ from Mumbai
Aloha!
You are glowing, girl! Excellent advice. Found out that mineral oil after a bath keeps crinkly skin smooth even beyond 60. At least for now.
DrumMajor
Wonderful post.
Thanks for the advice
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