Re: Re: now sunblock...

As the ozone layer deteriorates, more people will become sun-sensitive -
count on it. I'm constantly grateful for oily, olive skin.


Pam Evans
Kemp, TX
zone 8A
----- Original Message -----
From: Kitty
Sent: 6/28/2004 7:07:10 PM
To: gardenchat@hort.net
Subject: Re: [CHAT] now sunblock- was-Air Layering now weather...

> I doubt there are many people with this particular sensitivity.  Even my

> dermatologist didn't know what it was.  For most people I am sure a simple

> application of sunscreen will do the trick as all they are concerned with is

> sunburn.  But for me, it's a lifesaver.

> 

> Kitty

> 

> ----- Original Message ----- 

> From: "Lynda Young" <lyoung@grindertaber.com>

> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>

> Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 7:52 AM

> Subject: RE: [CHAT] now sunblock- was-Air Layering now weather...

> 

> 

> > Kitty - how ingenious of you!  Sounds like a tip that would be

> > appreciated by one of the gardening magazines.

> >

> > Lynda

> > Zone 7 - West TN

> >

> > -----Original Message-----

> > From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On

> > Behalf Of Kitty

> > Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2004 2:38 PM

> > To: gardenchat@hort.net

> > Subject: Re: [CHAT] now sunblock- was-Air Layering now weather...

> >

> >

> > Socks.  I bought a pair of medium weight, white ankle socks, 75% cotton,

> > 25% nylon.  I cut the toe at the toe seam and pulled them up.  They're

> > the perfect length to cover my entire forearm.  The cotton allows for

> > breathability, the nylon helps keep them snug so they don't fall down.

> > They don't feel hot, either, and they aren't at all cumbersome.  They

> > wash up easily and don't unravel.  I put one application of SPF50 on to

> > start, allow a few minutes to dry, then pull on the socks.  Never

> > reapplied sunscreen, though I worked outside in sun most of the day, 3

> > days running.  No sunburn, but best of all, no little raised bumps on my

> > arms.  In the past, even with shorter exposure time and repeated

> > applications of sunscreen, I would get those bumps that itched and hurt

> > and the only thing to take them down was a prescription ointment.  Since

> > I no longer have insurance I was worried about what I'd do when the

> > ointment ran out.

> >

> > If you have skinny arms you may have to search for skinnier socks,

> > perhaps children's knee-his.  Bigger arms might take a men's sock.  But

> > I'm sure there's something that work for everyone.  Admittedly, most

> > people don't have this peculiar sensitivity that I have.  My most

> > endangered area was my forearms.  Long sleeved shirts are awkward,

> > bulky, hot.  This works for me.

> >

> > Kitty

> > ----- Original Message ----- 

> > From: "Donna" <justme@prairieinet.net>

> > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>

> > Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2004 7:52 AM

> > Subject: RE: [CHAT] now sunblock- was-Air Layering now weather...

> >

> >

> > > Kitty-- you posted "I tested a new way to protect my arms from sun and

> >

> > > it worked like a charm; thrilled I am."

> > >

> > > Wondering how?!?

> > >

> > > Donna

> > >

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