Time in the sun is good for you

Under the sun, we come alive. It is a light and energy source for all of nature, warming our souls and kickstarting our bodies internal processes for healthy functioning.

Read below to find out the benefits of spending short periods of time in the sun.

 1. Improves Mental Health and Mood

Sunlight can boost a hormone in your body called serotonin, otherwise known as the happy hormone. It can energise you as well as keep you calm, happy and stabilised. This can explain why certain people, perhaps yourself, suffer from seasonal affective disorder, whereby one is increasingly depressed during Autumn and Winter when there is less sunlight.

2. Helps Skin Conditions

According to the World Health Organisation, skin conditions like Psoriasis and Eczema can benefit from sunrays. This is because the light exposure can lighten and fade your psoriasis plaques, and because the sun
assists in the production of vitamin D, a hormone which helps you fight inflammation.

3. Boosts Immune System

The UV rays from the sun help you naturally make the Vitamin D nutrient, which is important for strengthening your bones, blood cells and immune system. You can reduce the risk of sickness, infection, and some cancers with a healthier immune system.

4. Better Quality Sleep

Research suggests that your sleep will improve with an hour of sunlight each morning. When it’s dark, your body produces a hormone called melatonin that is imperative for quality sleep. Getting more sun
exposure regulates your body's production of this hormone, as you perceive light and dark more distinctly, keeping you from getting tired during the day and helping you get more tired at night when you should sleep.

Too much sun time can be bad

The sun is the earth’s primary source of energy, light and
heat. But most of us know by now, too much exposure to direct sunlight can be harmful or even dangerous for us. There are more negatives to overexposure to the sun other than just bad sunburn.

Read below to find out about them…

1. Contributing Factor to Skin Cancers

The sun’s UV rays are a form of radiation. Overexposure to
radiation can damage DNA in our cells, leading them to grow out of control and mutate into cancer cells. For more than 5-10 minutes of direct sun exposure, it is recommended you use radiation-blocking methods (read on to find out about these).

2. Overheating

Too much time in the sun can quickly dehydrate your body. In its early stage, you’ll start to notice you’re fatigued. This is when you should seek shade and plenty of water to rejuvenate and refresh your body. If you don’t do this, you’ll overheat and get heatstroke. Heatstroke includes symptoms of hot, dry skin, high body temperature, dizziness, confusion, and nausea. Avoid this uncomfortable condition at all costs by knowing your body’s limits with the sun!

3. Eye Damage/Blindness

Just like your skin, the sun can damage the cells within your eyes. This happens more progressively over time, so people often neglect to protect their eyes, thinking that nothing is wrong. Combat this by finding adequate eye protection and sun safety techniques… is sunglasses and a hat.

4. Premature Aging

The factor that we ALL hate the most! If you are out in the sun all day, every day with no sun protection, the UV radiation accelerates the deterioration of collagen and skin elasticity, leaving you with more wrinkles and sunspots at an earlier age.

 5. Sunburn

Most people have experienced at least a mild sunburn at some
point in their lives. And most would say a mild sunburn was enough for them. Overexposure to the sun can inflame your skin and leave it painful to even a light touch. Following from bad sunburns is peeling of the skin that is dead
from overexposure. Sunburn is all-round uncomfortable so avoid it with some easy-to-do tips and tricks.

 Read below to find out!

Your Tips to protect your skin in the sun

Below are some tips and tricks you can integrate into your summer routine for a safer, more pleasurable time in and around the water.

1. Regular Breaks in the Shade

If you can find natural shade at the beach or on your brisk summer walk, make sure to use it. However, we recommend purchasing products that you can carry with you anywhere and use as shade when none is available,
like beach tents, umbrellas, and sunhats.

2. Sunscreen

It is a non-negotiable to have at least SPF30 (in Aus – SPF50+) on you whenever you’re in the sun for prolonged periods of time. It is such a simple yet effective method that can save you from the worst of sun damage like getting skin cancer. There are wide ranges of different sunscreen’s with different scents and factors, so take your pick and protect your delicate skin.

3. Drinking Plenty of Water and Staying Hydrated

We need h2o to survive in general but especially so in the sun. You can combat a lot of symptoms that come from overheating just by carrying a water bottle with you and taking regular sips.

4. Polarised Sunglasses

Add more style to your beautiful Nip Tuck Swim women’s swimwear with a chic pair of polarised sunglasses that protect your sensitive eyes from UV exposure.

5. Following Your Intuition

This is an important one because everyone’s body is different. Some people are built to withstand the sun better than others, so you need to take time to figure out where your limit is and what you need when out under sunlight. Your precious body will thank you later.

Sunsafe Swimwear and Beach Covers!

Sunsafe swimwear and beach covers are a no brainer! They are fashionable, protective and help keep you safe for prolonged periods in the
sun. These swimsuit styles have so many names from rashies, to rashguards, suntops, to sunsafe to paddlesuits… whatever you call them these swimsuits all provide an essential level of sun protection. Nip Tuck Swim features several flattering, stylish and fashionable sunsafe swimsuits for women of all shapes and sizes. We provide a luxurious range with varying sleeves lengths and body coverage that will certainly cater to your style preferences and sun protection needs.

But what about for when you’re done swimming and want to be dry and still protected? Look no further than Nip Tuck Swim’s resort wear Range, with kaftans, dresses and sarongs that match your swimwear and keep you shaded from the sun in style. Lightweight fabrications are used with our resort wear so that you can get the best of sun protection while still feeling a cool breeze on your skin.

Read below to find out about Nip Tuck Swim’s sunsafe swimsuit styles.

As an Australian swimwear brand, Nip Tuck Swim prioritises sun protection to safeguard your skin from the harmful effects of extended sun exposure. 

Our sun-safe swimsuits (& rashguards) are an essential part of every Nip Tuck Swim collection, crafted to coordinate seamlessly with our women’s tummy control swimwear. Each of our sun-safe designs meets rigorous Australian standards for sun protection, ensuring you stay stylish and protected in the sun.

Is Sunsafe Swimwear Fashionable?

Traditionally, style has often been left out of the equation when it comes to sunsafe swimwear (or rash guards). Preference is often given to functionality, but both can and should co-exist. Nip Tuck Swim’s sunsafe swimwear collection features classic silhouettes that are made with a wide range of prints and colours that speak to your personality. We also offer sunsafe swimwear that often has a matching tummy control one-piece swimsuit, slimming tankini or two-piece bikini. If you love one of our colourful, unique prints, why not have it in a full co-ordinating set?

Love Nip Tuck Swim

Nip Tuck Swim is an iconic Australian swimwear brand, known for our perfectly fitting swimsuits. We design and create flattering one-pieces, tankinis, bikinis and sunsafe suits with flattering fits, classic
silhouettes, and luxurious fabrications. We are every woman’s favourite swimwear brand for our affordability, quality, and style. Here at Nip Tuck Swim, we want you to feel completely confident and relaxed on your next tropical holiday so that you can soak up the summer sun and create beautiful memories.

Feel the difference a perfectly fitting swimsuit makes.

How do I find my swimsuit size?

At Nip Tuck Swim, we bring you designer swimwear without the designer price tag. Whether you’re dreaming of a sleek one piece swimsuit, a comfortable tankini set, or a supportive bikini, we’ve got an amazing number of options to suit every island adventure.

Feeling overwhelmed by the quest for the perfect fit? Click through to our easy-to-follow blog on measuring for your ideal Nip Tuck Swim swimsuit size.

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