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By Judy Hedding, About.com

With so much sunshine for so many days of each year it is important that we pay attention to the protection of our skin. These are some recommendations for sun protection clothing and supplies to help you avoid the damage that the sun can do to your skin.

1. Sun Tracker Shirts

For both men and women, in short sleeve and long sleeve versions. These sun protection shirts have a UPF 30+ rating and Dri-X-Treme wick to speed sweaty moisture away. The concealed sun-shield collar unfolds from the neck for added protection, and the shirt has a vented, mesh-lined back yoke to cool your skin.
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2. Vehicle Sunshades

The shade blocks the sun's glare and protects from harmful UV rays.Easy 2-step release button; push & release to adjust, push & hold to roll up. Great for baby, kids and adults to make ring in the car more comfortable.
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3. Kristy J Sun Protection Fashions

Kristy J makes rash guards and other sun protection clothing that not only protects you from the harmful effects of the sun, they look good, too.

4. Dr. Shade Sun Protection Outback Hat

Dr. Shade has various styles of sun protection hats. Shown here, the Outback hat. Also available, a removable shade fits over the crown of any baseball cap to protect your neck and ears from the sun. Made of lightweight microfiber, it offers 30+ SPF protection. Dampen the fabric for extra cooling on hot days.

5. Tilley AIRFLO Hat

The Tilley AIRFLO Hat is made from an extremely lightweight Supplex nylon with a mesh ventilation. It repels rain and mildew, blocks UVA and UVB radiation (UPF 50+), and is machine washable.
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6. Women's Tops with Sun Protection

Short sleeves, long sleeves, tank tops, and more, most with at least 30+ UPF sun protection. Many of these sun protection blouses have moisture-wicking fabric.

7. Men's Shirts with Sun Protection

Exact same concept as the sun protection tops for the ladies, above, but these are for the men.

8. Men's Shorts and Pants with Sun Protection

Shorts, pants and convertible pants (zip-off legs convert to shorts). Some of these are moisture wicking, and up to UPF 50 sun protection protection. For the Arizona desert, pick the lightweight pants and shorts that are loose fitting.

9. Women's Shorts and Slacks with Sun Protection

Exact same concept as the sun protection pants and shorts for men, above, but these are for the ladies. Skorts, too!

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