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On beach, Chinese wear Face-Kini masks for sun protection

Deccan Chronicle | DC Correspondent

Published on: July 16, 2016 | Updated on: July 16, 2016

This protective item is available in various colours and is very similar to a balaclava.

People in China's Shandong province have found an alternative for sunscreen and hat.

People in China's Shandong province have found an alternative for sunscreen and hat.

Chilling by the sea, wearing your hat and applying sunscreen is the classic combination. However, the holiday makers in China's Shandong province have found an alternative for all this. 

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Opting out of tanning all the people visiting the beaches of Qingdao are seen wearing Face-Kinis. 

(Photo: Youtube/ Screen grab)(Photo: Youtube/ Screen grab)

This protective item is available in various colours and is very similar to a balaclava. It is made out of waterproof fabrics. 

(Photo: Youtube/ Screen grab)(Photo: Youtube/ Screen grab)

This facemask might look like a drastic measure to escape from the UV rays but it is very popular among people on these shores and they have been using it since few years now. 

(Photo: Youtube/ Screen grab)(Photo: Youtube/ Screen grab)

While fashion keeps changing, this item has remain constant in fashion. Face-Kinis were invented in 2004 and has remain constant in the market for almost a decade years now. 

(Photo: Youtube/ Screen grab)(Photo: Youtube/ Screen grab)

The mask covers your whole face leaving your eyes, nose and mouth and is very effective during the scorching heat of the region, which usually touches mid-thrities in the summer. 

One piece of this mask costs between £1.70 to £2.80. 

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