Gone are the days of baby oil and laying out. Protecting yourself against the sun has been the default summer setting for a while now – a trend as common as faking your tan.
So, as things are heating up and summer fast approaches, it’s a great excuse to splurge on some new season necessities and get prepped for long days in the park and at the beach.
Lack of Colour Holiday Bucket Hat
While an oversized straw hat is as timeless as it comes for millinery, the bucket hat is both versatile and sun-chic. Shade your ears, neck and face with the wide brim Lack of Colour Holiday Bucket in their violet, pink or ivy-coloured ‘70s floral print ($119). Made from 100 per cent cotton for a breathable fit, it lends itself to be cold hand-washed, which is perfect considering it should be worn day in and day out for the season. Better yet, the hat is accredited with an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) 50+ rating, blocking 98 per cent of the sun’s UVA and UVB rays. It also has tie strings for those windy days that usually make hat-wearing a nuisance.
Vehla Dixie Sunglasses
Sunglasses are a year-round must-have accessory when it comes to a) making an ensemble and b) protecting your e yes. But not all are created equal to the latter point. Vehla’s Dixie vintage-inspired aviators ($180) in the classic black acetate frame with a toffee-coloured lens is an of-the-moment style that ticks all the boxes and features 100 per cent UV protection. While this style comes with a category 2 lens, providing medium-level sun glare reduction, you can opt to have these made with category 3 lenses, providing a high level of sun glare reduction.
Cancer Council Face Day Wear Invisible Fluid SPF50+
Much like the routine of brushing your teeth to ensure your pearly whites stay that way, the Cancer Council recommends we use sunscreen every day the UV reaches three or above (which is most days). Try Cancer Council’s Face Day Wear Invisible Fluid SPF50+, a matte, ultra lightweight sunscreen that offers broad-spectrum protection. It’s also non-comedogenic (helps prevent blocked pores), dermatologically tested, paraben and fragrance free, is suitable for all skin types, and made right here in Australia. Apply it 20 minutes before heading outside and reapplying every two hours. Why? To prevent UV damage to your skin, skin cancer and premature ageing. And even if you work indoors, this should still be part of your daily ritual.
Lucy Folk Ra Towel
Yes, it’s typically used for drying us post-dip, but it’s handy to wrap around your waist or draped over your shoulders for that extra layer of protection. It’s also the perfect beach, park and pool blanket to separate your limbs from the scorching sand, grass and concrete. This summer, we’d opt for one from the coveted Aussie brand, Lucy Folk. Made in Casablanca, Morocco, the Ra towel features a sun motif and comes in a cream ecru, vivid ginger and rusty mojave ($160).
This article is produced by Broadsheet in partnership with Cancer Council. Use the code BROADSHEET for 30% off all Cancer Council Sunscreen Products until January 15.
