The Sun is More Fun When You’re Wearing UV Skinz

UV Skinz provided free product samples for review purposes.  All opinions are 100% my own.

I love summer!  I love beaches, pools, and pretty much all summer activities that get me out of the house and enjoying the nice weather.  Isn’t the bright sunshine great?

Well, it is and it isn’t.  I love the sun, but I also hate the risk of sunburns and, of course, the threat of skin cancer.  I’m pretty obsessive about keeping sunscreen on myself and the kids, staying under beach umbrellas when I can, and limiting my sun exposure.  Sometimes you just have to get out from under the umbrella, though, and for those times I love having clothing and gear that keep me covered and protected.

Thankfully, UV Skinz has me covered (literally).  They have an entire line of awesome clothing and accessories for everyone in the family.  From swimwear to jackets to hats, the UV Skinz line allows you to have plenty of fun in the sun without the constant worry of too much exposure.

UV Skinz has a brand new Resort Collection for 2015, and it has some really great pieces!  I’ve been browsing their online catalog and there are so many things I would love to have.  Sadly I can’t have them all, but UV Skinz was kind enough to send me two things from their original line that I know I’ll use frequently this summer.

First up is the Maxi Cover-Up for Women.  How many times have you seen a cute swimsuit cover-up, only to find that it’s super short and not exactly practical?  That’s happened plenty of times for me, but not with this one.  It’s so flattering and well-designed!  Legs can sometimes be forgotten when it comes to sun protection, but they need coverage too.  This cover-up is a full length maxi dress, so there’s no worry about burned legs.  It also has loose sleeves, which makes it really comfortable and cool.  My favorite part is the neckline:  it’s a v-neck, but it doesn’t dip too low, so I’m not worried about showing too much skin.  It’s stylish but also preserves modesty if that’s a concern for you.  I do owe it to my readers to mention that it really is long, and at 5’2” I find myself almost too short for it.  It works for me, but if you’re shorter than me you might need to hem it.

I also go the Women’s Striped Beach Hat, which I think is adorable.  Until last summer when I got my first UV Skinz hat, I had never even considered wearing one.  But that first hat totally sold me on the idea and I wore it constantly, so I’m really excited to have this new striped design!  It has a large 6” brim that provides ample shade from the sun.  Even better is the bendable brim, which lets you position the hat however you want to provide exactly the protection you need.  A note about this hat:  it was folded when it was shipped to me, and I’ve noticed that those fold lines haven’t “fallen out” completely.  It doesn’t affect the hat’s function and it isn’t a big enough issue to keep me from wearing it, but I wanted to mention that you’ll need to be careful if you do pack it.

No matter what you find yourself doing this summer, you’ll definitely need sun protection.  While sunscreen is great and totally mandatory, I also love having clothing specifically made to protect me from the sun.  I think you’ll love it too, so make sure to check out the new Resort Collection from UV Skinz, and follow them on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date on new lines and special deals!