Let the sun shine!

One thing we’re all looking forward to is a good summer. A nice terrace, a wonderfully refreshing drink, the soft glow of the sun caressing our skin.

But the sun can also be dangerous, so I want to protect you and give you a few tips so you can enjoy the summer carefree. From my experience, I know how quickly you can get sunburned, and unfortunately I regularly get people in the shop who have just come from the dermatologist with spots or, worse, skin cancer.

Below are the best tips for a carefree summer:

  • Make sure you apply sunscreen frequently, preferably every 30 minutes, even when it’s cloudy or when you’re indoors. SPF protects against harmful UVB rays, but not against UVA.
  • When you’re in the sun, it’s best to wear a hat or a cap. A hat is best because its larger size creates more shade.
  • Be careful not to get sunburned, some people think it’s good to burn slightly at first to then get a tan. This means you’ve been unprotected in the sun for too long and your skin is slightly inflamed, which can later lead to skin cancer.
  • Avoid the tanning bed, even though we don’t like walking around pale (although this doesn’t bother me personally), there are plenty of studies showing this is very harmful to your skin.
  • Drink plenty of water (and a beer or a glass of wine in moderation won’t hurt either, but mainly drink water)

Those were a few tips, and hopefully you learned something. Below are our personal favorite products for the warmer days of the year:

A 100% natural linen shirt.

If you are someone who gets warm quickly and sweats a lot, you know there is nothing better than a linen shirt. Compared to cotton, which is also considered an ideal summer fabric, linen goes one step further.

Advantages of linen:
  • Doesn’t cling to the body.
  • No sweat patches under the arms (the fabric doesn’t darken).
  • A breathable fabric that keeps you cool.
  • Very strong.

A panama hat.

You probably saw this one coming: the iconic panama hat. How could it be otherwise? They are elegant, light and very comfortable to wear. If you are interested, we have written a short article about this fine hat.

Benefits of a (panama) hat.
  • Elegant.
  • Offers excellent UV protection.
  • More breathable than a closed hat in cloth or felt.
  • Protects the neck and ears better than a cap does.