3 essentials for the #NewNormal aside from face mask
Since more and more businesses are opening and restaurants are starting to accept customers for dine-in, using a protective face mask is a must.
But if you want another layer of protection when you're eating outside or doing errands, these things can also be considered as essentials in the #NewNormal.
1. Bucket Hat with removable face shield
In the summer of 2019, bucket hats made a comeback in the international fashion scene after it appeared on various global brands' designers' collections including Prada, Fenty, and Chanel.
If you want to stay in fashion but want to add another layer of protection, local brand Penshoppe and Regatta now sell Bucket Hat with Detachable Face Shield.
Penshoppe's Bucket Hat with Detachable Face Shield only costs PhP 399 while Regatta's version costs PhP 595.
2. No-touch tool
Aside from minimizing exposure to droplets, face masks help us avoid touching our nose and mouth with our hands. But what if we lessen the things that we touch?
Thanks to the invention of the no-touch tool, your hands will be less exposed to viruses that can infect you. You can use these no-touch tools as an extension of your hand to enter your PIN in ATMs, press on elevator buttons, and open your car door among other things.
Online shop Nelwood Ph sells locally-made and sustainable no-touch tools at Php 250. These are also available from online sellers in e-commerce platforms like Lazada and Shopee.
3. Shoe Cover
Sneakerheads surely know (and have) shoe covers to protect their precious kicks from the rain and mud.
Since the Department of Health also advises to spray alcohol at the soles of your footwear before entering the house, you can also use these quality shoe covers as extra protection from dirt and bacteria.
Drykicks PH has been selling shoe covers for years. A pair can cost between PhP 300 to PhP 500. You can also check out other online sellers in Lazada and Shopee.
Remember, during a pandemic, there's no such thing as being "too careful." Stay safe, mga Kapuso!
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