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Meet the 'Face-Kini', the latest craze to hit China's beaches as bathers wear masks to beat the sun's harmful rays

  • The name describes a protective head mask that is being used along Shandong province's East China Sea coast
  • Used by beach-goers who want to protect their skin from the sun
  • The colourful masks sell for 15 to 25 yuan (£1 to to £2.50)

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

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One way to avoid the dangerous rays of the sun is to stay indoors, another is to apply a healthy layer of sun cream and slap on a wide-brimmed hat.

If you’re in China, however, there is a third option - a 'Face-Kini' complete with a body suit.

The name describes a protective head mask that is being used in Shandong province's East China Sea coast by beach-goers who want to protect their skin from the sun.

Stay away from the sun: Chinese beachgoers wearing body suits and protective head masks, dubbed 'face-kinis' by Chinese netizens, on a crowded public beach in Qingdao, northeast China's Shandong province

Stay away from the sun: Chinese beachgoers wearing body suits and protective head masks, dubbed 'face-kinis' by Chinese netizens, on a crowded public beach in Qingdao, northeast China's Shandong province

Added benefit: The face masks were initially designed to protect from sunburn but it turns out they are also quite handy at repelling insects and jellyfish

Added benefit: The face masks were initially designed to protect from sunburn but it turns out they are also quite handy at repelling insects and jellyfish

The clothing was invented around seven years ago and is now under mass production and on sale at swimwear stores along the coast.

 

They are selling factory-made Face-Kinis for 15 to 25 yuan (£1 to to £2.50) each.

They are also extremely effective at repelling insects and jellyfish.

 

His and hers: The suits come in wide range of colours and patterns

His and hers: The suits come in wide range of colours and patterns

This picture taken on August 16, 2012 shows a Chinese beachgoer a wearing body suit
This picture taken on August 16, 2012 shows a Chinese beachgoer a wearing body suit

Some fashion-concussions swimmers match the colour of their protective head mask to their body suit

One for me, one for you: Small sized protective head masks are also made for children

One for me, one for you: Small sized protective head masks are also made for children

Eureka! The clothing was invented by a local around seven years ago and is now under mass production and is on sale at swimwear stores along the coast

Eureka! The clothing was invented by a local around seven years ago and is now under mass production and is on sale at swimwear stores along the coast

Fashion: The outfits are the latest trend on the beach front resort

Fashion: The outfits are the latest trend on the beach front resort



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Originally Posted by Mr.T:

Are you sure they are not Chinese muslims?

I guess they want to attract to those who jump into the water with an umbrella in their hands...

 

..and the answer is NO, they are not muslims.China is actually obsessed about the skin color, believe it or not.

FM

actually the air quality in China is so bad that the sun 's rays in china can damage skin badly so the mask and outfits have become a fad. Right here in NY one can see many chinese walking around with nose and mouth masks to avoid inhalation of bad air.

FM
Originally Posted by kidmost:

actually the air quality in China is so bad that the sun 's rays in china can damage skin badly so the mask and outfits have become a fad. Right here in NY one can see many chinese walking around with nose and mouth masks to avoid inhalation of bad air.

What makes the air that bad, too much garlic?

cain

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