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Stylish Sun Protection   by Tamara Jacobs

We all long for golden skin and sun-kissed hair, but one must be careful when out in the sun. In addition to there being nothing pretty about lobster skin and third-degree burns, the sun also has harmful long-term effects, such as skin cancer. It’s important to be careful. Of course, we wouldn’t want you to be swimming in a t-shirt or walking around the beach with that awful white cream on your nose. Thankfully there are very stylish ways to remain cool in the sun.

1. Wooden Cabanas:

Cabanas can be used for anything from storing towels and cushions, to being chilling spots or actual little bedrooms. A good way to keep them cool is to build them out of wood and straw and make sure that windows are covered with brise-soleil style shading.

2. Twig Canopy:

Instead of just building a cement overhead your outdoor dining space why not make one out of lined up twigs or bamboo? It will be cheaper, breezier and more authentic, especially if your space is right by the beach.

3. Kikoys:

When going for a long walk on the beach or getting ready to eat a meal outside in the heat of the day, it’s not a bad shout to cover up. You could throw on a t-shirt or a little sundress, or wrap yourself in a kikoy. The beauty of kikoys is that they can be worn so many different ways – you can tie them around your waist, your neck, like a dress, put them over your shoulders, like a shawl, or even on your head, like a turban. Kikoys come in tons of different colours that are well suited for the summer.

4. Palm Awning:

It’s not uncommon to see awnings coming down from the roofs or out from the windows of restaurants and public buildings in the city. If you’re on the beach though you can get a little more creative. One idea is to lay large palm leaves overtop of the roof so that they fall down and shade whoever is resting beneath them. Hanging a hammock or setting up some chairs in that very spot is a nice idea.

5. Sun Hats:

Those spending lots of time under direct sunlight should try to keep their head covered. This will not only keep you cool, but it will keep the sun out of your eyes, and to a certain degree (depending on how wide your brim is), off your body. There are many different sun hat styles but a personal favourite are the large brimmed, floppy ones for women.

So there you have it, 5 ways to keep yourself, your home and your skin protected from extreme sun.

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