Shadow lands

By Timmi Aplin-Barrett

The sun has arrived, hand in hand with its best friends; heat and sunburn. It’s time to get outside and enjoy the longer days. However, now more than ever, it’s vital to be mindful of the sun and how much exposure you’re getting.

There are many ways to ensure you’re not getting too much heat or sun while also looking good!

Mitre 10’s Outdoor Living team says umbrellas are an obvious choice for the deck. They offer umbrellas in hundreds of styles, colours and fabrics, ranging from market umbrellas starting from $59 to very high-quality cantilever models from $2,000.

Umbrella bases are a safety essential and available in a variety of materials including concrete, steel and granite.

Shade sails are another great option and the Outdoor Living Team says they’re a stylish and more permanent solution.

Shade sails provide good coverage and can be used over decks or lawns. They stock sails in triangular, square and rectangular shapes in a range of sizes.

You can use a single sail or use multiple sails to create a larger coverage area. Sails can be arranged in different ways to create modern contemporary designs.

Gazebos are a good way to protect you and your family out on the lawn and can offer an excellent indoor-outdoor flow.

Mitre 10’s range starts from compact gazebos, made from powder-coated steel and PE cover, to high-end truss gazebos with rust-resistant powder-coated aluminium and steel framing and retractable UV-resistant polycarbonate roof panels.

Gazebos are a good way to protect you and your family out on the lawn and can offer an excellent indoor-outdoor flow.

Sunscreen is, of course, a staple in any household these days and Bondi Sands have an excellent range of creams, lotions and oils to protect you from the sun while allowing you to enjoy all the best bits of getting outside.

Their newest line of products includes a zinc mineral, SPF 50+ face lotion, a zinc mineral SPF 50+ face fluid and a zinc mineral SPF 50+ body lotion.

Bondi Sands says the ZINC Mineral range is universally transparent for an invisible finish, making it perfect for everyday wear. Formulated with Zinc Oxide as a physical barrier, it’s suitable for those with sensitive skin types looking for a low irritant, lightweight, physical sun protection.

By Natasha Parrant

This range is the result of years of research and product testing by Bondi Sands to find the exact mineral formulation that offers maximum protection with no white cast. It also works well under makeup due to the invisible finish.

With this excellent range of protection, you can happily enjoy the summer months, safe in the knowledge that you and your family will be safe from the sun and heat.

From your backyard to the beach, stay safe this summer.