1. Sunscreen and Suntan Lotion (World War II)
Invention:
Sunscreen and Suntan Lotion
(World War II)

2. Characteristic of Suntan Lotion
Protects from burning but not tanning
Became popular with sun tanning (Chanel)

3. Characteristics of Sunscreen
Founded by Eugene Schueller
Prevents against UVB and UVA rays
Is labeled with Sun Protection Factor (SPV) number – higher equals more protection

4. Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel
Lived from
Revolutionized Fashion
Made tanning popular

5. Greta Garbo Lived from 1905 – 1990 Famous Actress in Europe and the US
Had Pale Skin (as opposed to Chanel)

6. Inventions of the Time: Microwave Oven
Invented in 1945
Was created from a magnetron that was used in the war

7. Inventions of the Time: Nylon
Invented in 1935
Was not sold during the war
Material was used for the war (tents and parachutes)

8. Inventions of the Time: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Television broadcasting was invented in 1936
BBC had trouble surviving the war as a radio station

9. Typifies the Time Period
Protected soldiers from sunburn
More revealing clothing
Suntan Lotion became popular
Tanning became a sign of wealth

10. Compare Contrast Both help shield skin from the sun
Suntan Lotion is not as strong as Sunscreen
Suntan lotion is meant for tanning
Sunscreen blocks all UVB and UVA rays

11. Radical Shifts Sunscreen started to protect skin from all harmful rays
Suntan Lotion let some rays in due the new fashion trend
WWII increased knowledge
Many women still bought suntan lotion (beauty is different from health)

12. War Created Change
War increased knowledge about skin care (and sun damage)
Helped create a market for Suntan Lotion
Women wanted to protect skin and tan