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Gearing Up: Stay Cool, Look Hot

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: June 7, 2008

Want to cover up from the sun and look great doing it? Here are some ideas to help you ward off the ravages of a hot summer day:

Glamorous Sun Guard

Imagine a Land's End catalog soaked in sunscreen. Sun Precautions (www.sunprotections.com) touts its Solumbra-brand shirts, skirts, pants and accessories for all-day sun protection, with a minimum of 30 SPF. Colorful prints and fashionable feminine options (such as the women's floral beach tunic, $89.95) offer a broader selection for sun-sensitive shoppers tired of dressing in boring pullovers.

Wet, Dry and Comfortable

Sunscreen never lasts in the pool, but shirts do. UV Skinz sells chemical-free swim shirts for the whole family. Short- and long-sleeve options offer a Uniform Protection Factor rating of 50, which the company claims blocks out more than 98 percent of the sun's harmful rays. Prices for the shirts vary from $24.95 to $42.95, depending on size and style. They're available at www.uvskinz.com.

Hot Heads

All hats are not made alike. There are a growing number of chapeaus today made with materials that maximize the sun protection factor. Wallaroo Hats, www.wallaroohats.com, has several new models this year, including the cowboy hat-inspired Duster ($36), and the Nantucket ($36) with its multicolored bands and wide 3-inch brim.

Ingesting Sun Protection

Craving sun protection? Head to your local produce stand. The Times of London recently reported that ingesting tomato juice or ketchup won't replace high-factor sunscreens, but they can add some protective action against premature skin aging and some skin cancers. Thank the carotenoids in tomatoes for the boost, say researchers at the First International Congress on Nutrition and Cancer.

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