‘Facekinis’ become all the rage in China as temperatures soar
- In scorching Beijing, residents and visitors are using "facekinis"- full face masks with eye and nose holes- along with wide-brimmed hats and lightweight jackets to protect themselves from the sun and avoid getting a tan.
- Sales of facekinis and sun protection products have significantly increased this year compared to previous years, as people are more concerned about potential skin diseases and sunspots.
- The popularity of facekinis and sun protection products is driven by the preference for fair skin among many female consumers in East Asia, and the trend extends to neighboring countries like South Korea.
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Sun protection becomes all the rage in China as temperatures soar
BEIJING (Reuters) – In scorching Beijing, “facekinis” are the hottest new fashion downtown as surging temperatures shatter records. With the mercury rising above 35 Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) and the surface temperature soaring as high as 80C in some parts of the country, residents and visitors have taken to carrying portable fans and covering themselves up to avoid getting a tan. Some hats even have fans built in. Facekinis, or full face masks wit…
China sees 'facekinis' become new fashion trend amid scorching temperatures
Soaring temperatures in China have left many resorting to wearing full-face masks to protect themselves from UV radiation. On beaches up and down the country, bathers aplenty have been seen sporting the ‘facekini,’ which is a balaclava-like invention. Facekinis are full-face masks with holes for the wearer’s eyes, nose and mouth, which can be used while bathing and swimming.With temperatures climbing well over the 35C mark in China, people have …
Very high temperatures, above 40 degrees, also affect the Asian continent and China. To fight against heatwaves, all means are good, even balaclavas.
"Facekinis" Are Hottest New Fashion Trend As Temperatures Rise In China
With the mercury rising above 35 Celsius and the surface temperature soaring as high as 80C in some parts of the country, residents and visitors have taken to carrying portable fans and covering themselves up to avoid getting a tan.
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