1. Wide-spectrum sunscreen
The holiday time coincides with the hot summer season, the ultraviolet (UV) index is usually high.
Therefore, each family should bring a wide-spectrum sunscreen to use for members (SPF from 30 or more) to help limit the effects of both UVA and UVB rays. However, the effectiveness only lasts for a few hours, so it is necessary to carry it and apply it again regularly, especially after swimming or sweating a lot.
2. Sunscreen shirt/thin long-sleeved shirt
Long-sleeved shirts, sunscreen shirts, thin long-sleeved shirts... are indispensable items to help shield the bodies of family members. This is an important "physical shield", supporting to reduce the load on sunscreen in prolonged harsh sun conditions.
3. Wide-brimmed hat or baseball cap
Many people only focus on sun protection for the face but forget about the eyes and neck area. Therefore, you should prepare a wide-brimmed hat and UV400 standard sunglasses to help limit the impact of sunlight reflected from the water surface - a very strong factor when going to the beach.
4. Electrolyte drink
Constantly moving, playing and swimming easily dehydrates the body. Drinking enough water and supplementing electrolytes helps maintain physical condition, reducing the risk of fatigue or dizziness due to heat.
5. After-sun skin recovery cream
Using skin recovery cream after swimming in the sea will help soothe the skin when it is red and burning. Each person should choose a cream with aloe vera or light moisturizing ingredients.
