Banish those baggies because this year’s hot swimwear is skimpy and sporty. Aussiebum has a fitted range that still leaves room for manoeuvre and something to the imagination: think cradling rather than cramped. They come in a wide range of sunny colours and don’t go all clingy and see-through when you emerge Adonis-like from the water. For those who prefer more cover, these ’50s retro-look trunks by Flesh from Clone Zone are more modest but still sexy. 
Barely-legal bikinis can be a liability for the active woman on the beach. Slinky and sexy one-pieces, are less likely to go missing when body surfing or playing volleyball. Aquanaut and Jet Speed swimsuits from Triumph come in a range of sporty summer colours and sizes with adjustable shoulder straps to enhance fit.
Aussiebum from Prowler, stores in Soho and King’s Cross, from £19.99. www.aussiebum.com
Flesh retro trunks, £22.50 from Clone Zone. www.clonezonedirect.co.uk
Triumph one-piece swimwear from department stores. From £28. Tel: 01793 720232
Why make do with a towel on the beach when you can tan in comfort while gently floating across the pool. FCUK’s lilo says summer all over. But don’t get too
comfy and find yourself adrift at sea.
If you find it hard to stay cool when it’s hot, Dermalogica’s unisex aluminium-free environmental control deodorant will help. There is growing concern that aluminium compounds in anti-perspirants damage and inflame sweat glands. Fortified with lemon peel, rosemary, eucalyptus and tea-tree essential oils to fight odour, and formulated with soothing aloe and balm mint, this body-friendly deodorant stick is ideal for sensitive skin and allergy-prone people. A bit pricey, but it smells great and last three times longer than conventional deodorants.
£11.90. Ring 0800 591 818 for stockists
Farmacia Urban Healing, known for its holistic approach to urban living, has a 100 per cent organic skincare range for men. With the average person absorbing up to two kilograms of chemicals a year from conventional toiletries and skincare products, the Organic Botanica range is a great alternative. Their aftershave oil, moisturiser, body oil, eye gel and lip balm, contain a mix of jojoba oil, myrrh, wheatgerm oil, and chamomile.
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