Sunscreen
By now everyone is aware of sunscreen to protect yourself from the intense sun. But don’t do like me, take it but forget to use it. Buy a small bottle (of the highest protection you can get) that you can carry with you on Carnival Monday and Tuesday. In addition to Carnival Monday and Tuesday, you’ll need it for the beach, daytime fetes and towards the end of breakfast parties. If you’re with a group, not everyone has to have their own sunscreen, as you can share and it will be less for all to carry.
By now everyone is aware of sunscreen to protect yourself from the intense sun. But don’t do like me, take it but forget to use it. Buy a small bottle (of the highest protection you can get) that you can carry with you on Carnival Monday and Tuesday. In addition to Carnival Monday and Tuesday, you’ll need it for the beach, daytime fetes and towards the end of breakfast parties. If you’re with a group, not everyone has to have their own sunscreen, as you can share and it will be less for all to carry.
Baby Oil
If you’re playing jouvert, while you’re in the pharmacy purchasing your sunscreen, also pick up a small bottle of baby oil. Use the baby oil on your skin before you leave for jouvert and it will make it easier to remove the paint and mud later.
If you’re playing jouvert, while you’re in the pharmacy purchasing your sunscreen, also pick up a small bottle of baby oil. Use the baby oil on your skin before you leave for jouvert and it will make it easier to remove the paint and mud later.
Scarf or Shower Cap
Jouvert poses another issue for the ladies with ‘hair enhancements’ especially the synthetic types. Cover your hair with a scarf and try to avoid getting the paint and mud on your head. Some women wear shower caps, but I can’t see myself anywhere outside the bathroom with a shower cap but the choice is yours.
Jouvert poses another issue for the ladies with ‘hair enhancements’ especially the synthetic types. Cover your hair with a scarf and try to avoid getting the paint and mud on your head. Some women wear shower caps, but I can’t see myself anywhere outside the bathroom with a shower cap but the choice is yours.
Sandwich Bags
If you’re taking your camera to jouvert, unless you have a waterproof case, use a Ziploc sandwich bag. Use the bag to protect your cellphone as well. It’s also helpful to put a small amount of cash in a separate Ziploc bag.
If you’re taking your camera to jouvert, unless you have a waterproof case, use a Ziploc sandwich bag. Use the bag to protect your cellphone as well. It’s also helpful to put a small amount of cash in a separate Ziploc bag.
Insoles
After about the third hour on the road, even the most comfortable shoes may begin to feel less comfortable, but insoles will help. I love Dr. Scholl’s massaging gel insoles.
After about the third hour on the road, even the most comfortable shoes may begin to feel less comfortable, but insoles will help. I love Dr. Scholl’s massaging gel insoles.
Safety Pins
Take safety pins with you on Carnival Monday and Tuesday, in case you have a wardrobe malfunction. It's no fun being Janet Jackson in Trinidad Carnival!
Take safety pins with you on Carnival Monday and Tuesday, in case you have a wardrobe malfunction. It's no fun being Janet Jackson in Trinidad Carnival!
Body Glide
My final Carnival protection tip is Body Glide. I highly recommend using this to prevent blisters and chaffing (you know where). It’s packaged like deodorant so it’s easy to rub it on your skin. No need to reapply, you will be protected for the entire day. I found mine at the Running Room and you can get it at most speciality sports store. You’ll thank me later!
My final Carnival protection tip is Body Glide. I highly recommend using this to prevent blisters and chaffing (you know where). It’s packaged like deodorant so it’s easy to rub it on your skin. No need to reapply, you will be protected for the entire day. I found mine at the Running Room and you can get it at most speciality sports store. You’ll thank me later!
