Just For Life!: A ‘so-lotion’ for summer heat

Banana Boat Great Outdoor Fun at the QC Memorial Circle

Jaimes R. C. Sumbilon

One sizzling Sunday recently, summer enthusiasts were unmoved by the solar rays as they took part in Banana Boat Great Outdoor Fun activity held last March 17 at the Quezon City Memorial Circle (QCMC) spearheaded by a sunscreen lotion brand.
Young and young-at-heart welcomed the hot season through this outdoor activity filled with exciting games and surprises. Families and barkadas were treated with different rides such as go-karts, bikes, pedal boats and bump cars. Others who had no fear in heights adventured in the heart-stopping and exhilarating zip line over the QCMC expanse.
And since the QCMC is where Circle of Fun is sheltered, summer revelers made most of the experience by spending the day and made this theme park as their fun and recreation hub, where they got to enjoy exciting rides, including carousels, roller coaster, ferris wheel, balloon ride, space shuttle, among others.

Bubble activities

The "futkal" (street football) game

Participants with Paolo Abrera (leftmost) and Suzi Entrata-Abrera (rightmost)

Some attendees, especially the kids, were taught how to play futkal or "futbol sa kalye (street football)," a local adaptation to the football, from the experts led by the sport's founder Peter Amores. Organizers claimed that futkal game was done to help the sport grow and for children to appreciate the values and benefits that come with it.
A mini program and tickets raffles were also held, which was hosted by the celebrity couple Paolo Abrera and Suzi Entrata-Abrera.
"Summer is all about embracing the outdoors... Banana Boat encourages everyone to go out and have fun under the sun, and this event merely marks the beginning," enthused Claire Guevarra, Banana Boat senior brand manager.

‘We’ve got you covered’
As they bravely faced the scorching heat by the sun, the attendees were confident that they were protected from the harmful ultra-violet rays as they applied Banana Boat Sunscreen Lotion that given to them.
According to Guevarra, Banana Boat allows kids and adults alike to perform better under the sun with the help of its new line of sunscreen products. "The Sport Performance Coolzone Continuous Spray Sunscreen SPF 50 offers a refreshing sensation to go along with active protection sunscreen that instantly cools skin on contact, for a clean, refreshed feeling. The Natural Reflect Sunscreen Lotion, on the other hand, effectively protects sensitive and delicate skin using 100 percent naturally sourced mineral sunscreen. This natural sunscreen lotion deflects harmful UVA and UVB rays without worrying about harsh chemicals," she explained.

Banana Boat lotion for kids

Its line of sunscreen lotions also include the Banana Boat Sport SPF-50, SPF-110 and Kids SPF-50 for the little ones.
Aside from the outdoor fun, there were also plenty of indoor on-stage fun and learning activities that included kite-making sessions and interactive bubble and magic shows.
The organizers also set up free photo booths where families and friends captured their experience with group pictures wearing various colorful and amusing props.
Above of all, this summer activity made the day even more worthwhile when some skin care experts, headed by Dr. Enrizza Pua-Factor of the Dermatological Society of the Philippines, shared valuable information with parents on how to keep their family's skin healthy for the summer and the entire year as well.

"Apart from promoting fun, it's also our mission to keep families protected from the harsh elements of the outdoors. By enlisting the help of skin care professionals, we can present a fun and friendly way of knowing more about skin care for the benefit of the entire family," Guevarra noted.
"Summer is here, and all that's keeping you from making most of the season is having the right defense from the elements. Let Banana Boat Sunscreen lotion be your trusted protection as you enjoy the thrill of the outdoors, because Banana Boat assures all that 'We've got you covered!'" the brand manager expressed.
Banana Boat Sunscreen products are available at all Watson's, health and beauty supermarkets and drugstores nationwide. For more information, visit www.bananaboat.com.ph or like its Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/BananaBoatPhilippines. -- Jaimes R. C. Sumbilon