#sun safety

[barbielore]

With how much time Barbie and Ken spend at the beach, you would think it would be a no-brainer to have them try to sell sunscreen to little kids teach kids about sun safety.

Barbie's face has been plastered on any number of sunscreen products aimed at children; in much the same way that Barbie's face is also on toothpaste, snacks, and a variety of other things. I've never stopped to look if it is literally the same art, but I bet it is. I mean, they don't show a picture of Barbie applying the sunscreen. It is an image that could be on any product.

I personally prefer this particular one, even though the SPF is 5 points lower -- I just find this a far more appealing design.

I was surprised to find that there are very few branded Barbie dolls specifically affiliated with sunscreen brands (no Banana Boat or Neutrogena or Nivea -- it was hard to think of that list, as my preferred brand is an Australian-exclusive). But very few is not none!

In 2001, Sunsation Barbie was affiliated with Hawaiian Tropic: Hawaiian Tropic released a Barbie branded sunscreen, and buying the affiliated doll netted you a voucher for a discount on this aforementioned sunscreen, and a small sample package so you could try it out first.

Although it was only .25 fluid ounces. I was so sure at first that it must say 2.5 ounces... but no.

On top of that, there is the odd Barbie who happens to have sunscreen amongst her accessories.

Or at least, I assume that's what the tube with a picture of a sun on it is meant to be in this "Blonde Barbie Doll With Swimsuit And Beach-Themed Accessories". I'm not convinced, though. The only text on it reads "59". Is that the SPF? It would be strange, given that I'm sure no real sunscreen is SPF 59.

[heartbrokenbyboundaries]

Me giving myself a little pep talk about sun safety as we come into summer ☀️🕶️

[bwabbitv3s]

Hey annual reminder for the summer that sunscreen typically is only good for a year. Less so if stored where it experiences extreme heat like inside a hot car during the summer months. Make sure yours is not expired before using it. Also please patch test new skin products like sunscreen before using them. Read the instructions for how often you should apply it also. Typically you need to reapply every hour or two for full protection.

For those that don’t know here is how you patch test. Just a small drop applied to the inside of your wrist and let it sit for a while. If that spot becomes itchy, irritated, swollen, develops hives, or otherwise becomes uncomfortable you likely are sensitive or allergic to something in the product. Don’t use it.

[secondjulia]

I keep trying to tie sun scarves so I don't get skin cancer like my grandma and I'm so jealous of our boys and their cravats. Why are they so beautiful?

They knew how to do things.

[thegikitiki]

Nothing captures the spirit of a 1950s summer quite like third-degree burns and a smile that says, "I can no longer feel my nerve endings." This poor girl has been roasted to the consistency of a glazed ham, sporting tan lines that look like she fell asleep on a hot waffle iron. Yet, despite the text helpfully reminding us that "sunburn is painful," she is applying stinging antiseptic with the cheerful demeanor of someone who has just won a raffle. In 1958, SPF didn't exist; you just applied baby oil, waited until you smelled like bacon, and then doused yourself in Bactine.

Sourced from the 1958 textbook Junior Homemaking.

[silenced-thought]

Not done yet

CHARACTER CLAPTRAP DOES NOT BELONG TO ME!!!

Spriut belongs to me though

[lem0nademouth]

idk who needs to hear this but any sunscreen with zinc will leave a cast on your skin because that’s the sunscreen doing its job. mineral sunscreen - aka physical sunscreen - uses zinc as its main ingredient to reflect UV rays off of your skin. most dermatologists recommend it over chemical sunscreen, which does not leave a cast but also does not reflect UV rays, because of its efficacy and lower impact on the environment. there is no “special” sunscreen that magically doesn’t leave a cast; it either has zinc or it doesn’t. don’t get ripped off by expensive sunscreens marketing themselves as the Only One That Doesn’t Leave A Cast. also maybe take the low grade L and have a cast on your skin for a little bit for the sake of not getting melanoma.

[brittanyjewelmiller]

“Look what I have for you! It’s the Summer Sun Safety August dress concept! Peridot gems, sun designs, a lifesaver necklace and first aid kit earrings! What’s not to love?”

“I’m even going to have Theo wear sunscreen on his nose in the final design. As for these 5 concepts, I have NO IDEA which ones will actually be in the final design. I do have a few I am leaning towards, but anything can happen!”

“Special thanks to my dear friend Theo for his input and his cooperation. I hope that I can make him look stylish and sensational. I’m going to cry when summer is over.”