Yet another teen poll -- look at the pic before answering

[Barb D]

This stuff was invented by a doctor in Ocean City, MD, at about the time my WIP takes place. My time-travelers are sunburned, and he'll use it on them. I'd like to know if they would have heard of it in the present (before time traveling to 1902.)

http://www.noxema.com/images/home_main.jpg

[History_Chick]

Its really used for sunburns? I never knew that.

[palefire]

I always used Noxzema for sunburns growing up. However, most people I know have never heard of it being used in that way.

It is delightlfully cooling. :tongue

[CACTUSWENDY]

My mom used it for years and for sunburns also. She was born in 1905. You might check nox and see when it was first produced. I'm sure google could find it for you.

[bettielee]

Yeah, my mom used to slather me with the stuff. Smelled nice!

[Shady Lane]

Fun fact: I am in Ocean City, MD right now.

anyway, I've heard of it and would understand it in context, but I couldn't tell you off the top of my head what it's used for.

[Silent Rob]

Never heard of it.

But then, I'm British, so I've never seen the sun either.

[dgrintalis]

I used Noxema religiously as a cleanser when I was a teenager.

[Barb D]

Fun fact: I am in Ocean City, MD right now.

anyway, I've heard of it and would understand it in context, but I couldn't tell you off the top of my head what it's used for.

Shady! Stop by the OC Life Saving Museum if you have time! It's a cool place, right at the inlet. I've done a lot of my research there. Are you a Marylander?

[KTC]

we always have it in the house...for sunburns. the kids know to use it when they get a bit too much sun. the kids range in age from mid twenties to thirteen. hope this helps. i guess it depends on the parents introducing it to the kids. it has always been a part of my life...and always for sunburns.

[Shady Lane]

oh, ktc, your av made me tear up.

[Shady Lane]

Shady! Stop by the OC Life Saving Museum if you have time! It's a cool place, right at the inlet. I've done a lot of my research there. Are you a Marylander?

I am indeed a Marylander. Silver Spring. I have a summer home in Bethany Beach DE.

[Becky]

Never heard of it.

But then, I'm British, so I've never seen the sun either.

Same, and so true! haha

[ColoradoMom]

Wow - that brings back memories...makes me want to go out and buy some! Yes, I used it for sunburns.

[veinglory]

What good is it for sunburn, just a moisturiser? It is pretty standard cold cream.

[Fuchsia Flower]

I've never heard of it, I'm guessing it's American...

[Eldritch]

Love the smell of Noxema. When I was pregnant, I used to give it a whiff whenever I felt nauseous. I guess it was psychological, but I swear it helped ease the queasies.

[vroth]

The only thing I've ever used for sunburns is aloe. Although if that stuff smells as good as everyone says, maybe I should get myself some...

[Skye Jules]

I've used it for sunburns, and I also use it for acne control.

[Eldritch]

Although if that stuff smells as good as everyone says, maybe I should get myself some...

Too bad AW doesn't offer a Scratch and Sniff option. :tongue

[Dana-Lynn]

Cool. I've heard of Noxema, but never used it, and never knew you could use it for sunburns.

I've always used the Aloe gel stuff.