Record heat in China, the “facekini” is very popular on the beach

Record temperatures inflame the world from one hemisphere to the other, from the east to the west of the planet. China recorded in the northwestern region of the last weekend Xinjiang the highest temperature recorded so far

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In this region the mercury scored 52 degrees last Sunday, particularly in the village of Sanbao, according to the Chinese Meteorological Administration

Redundancy fund over 35 degrees

With the heat wave, many citizens head to the beach or swimming pool to cool off. And to protect yourself from the hot rays of the sun, the “facekini“, a garment that covers the face

In the photo, bathers at a resort in the city of Ji’nan in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong. The “facekini” is mostly used by women

It is a fabric mask designed for swimmers and beach lovers that leaves only uncovered eyes, nose and mouth. In the photo, two women in the sun in Qingdao, Shandong province

The cover also offers protection from jellyfish stings. The “Facekini” are then made, at a price of 15-20 yuan, both in solid colors and with various decorations and patterns

The main buyers are retired womenbut the number of girls and young women concerned about the damage that sun exposure can cause to the skin is increasing

Fruits and vegetables that promote tanning

In China and neighboring South Korea, having a fair complexion without a tan is still important standard of beauty. “I am concerned about possible skin damage and Sunspots“, explains a 17-year-old, in a statement collected by the Guardian

“Compared to before the pandemic, this year is much, much better than previous years. The sales volume it has definitely gone up,” a facekini salesman told the Guardian

The sales volume for light clothing made of material that is also growing protects from UV raysas well as wide-brimmed hats and headwear with built-in fans