‘Tis the season to be…sweaty. The summer months are here and although there’s nothing quite like beach and pool days, backyard BBQs, fireworks, and sun until 9:00pm, it’s also easy to be super uncomfortable. Between sand, sweat, humidity, sun, and chlorine, the summer can do a real number on your body. And clothes. And makeup. Basically, there’s a whole new collection of personal care items that we have to load up on, ready to nip those “embarrassing” summer problems in the bud.
Of course, there’s nothing to really be embarrassed about. We’re all fighting sweat, odor, irritation, and more. But, let’s face it: no one really wants to show up drenched in sweat or feeling uncomfortable. Below are some of our favorite personal care items for the hot months to help you keep your cool!
Instant Cooling Towel, 12pk
These babies are going to save your summer. All you have to do is soak it in water, wring it out, snap it, and the moisture form the towel draws sweat away from your skin. Drape it on your neck and cool off almost immediately! Kids and pets can use it, too.
Instant Cooling Towel, 12pk ($33.99)—Buy Here!
CülCan
This is wild. Chill the CülCan in the fridge for 2 hours or the freezer/ice water for around an hour and a half. It'll stay cold for 30-60 minutes and you can hold it against the palms of your hands, the back of your neck, your chest, anywhere you're overheated. It's especially great for high humidity.
CülCan ($39.95)—Buy Here!
Women's Sweat Guard Undershirt
If you struggle with sweat stains (and who among us doesn't?), but prefer not to delve into clinical antiperspirants, find they don't work as well for you, or just want an extra layer of protection, these undershirts are an option. They're a minimal style so they don't add a lot of bulk, they're soft, and they're also sweat-wicking (which makes total sense).
Women's Sweat Guard Undershirt ($19.99)—Buy Here!
Batiste Sweat Activated Dry Shampoo
This dry shampoo formula from Batiste is sweat activated to prevent sweat buildup in hair and neutralize odor for up to 24 hours of freshness.
Batiste Sweat Activated Dry Shampoo ($8.99)—Buy Here!
Beach Day! Sand Remover Bag
A beach bag must-have, this sand remover bag gently wipes away gritty, sticky, scratchy sand from sensitive post-beach skin with no talc added. Leaves the whole fam feeling soft and smooth, too!
Beach Day! Sand Remover Bag ($22.99)—Buy Here!
Truly Dragon Milk Anti-Blemish Body Lotion
It doesn't matter how old you are; body blemishes are a fact of life. Totally normal, but not necessarily welcome during the summer months when tank tops and swimsuits are the norm. This body lotion from Truly smooths your skin and work to unclog pores and refine texture with glycolic and lactic acid. Just make absolutely sure you don't skip the sunscreen!
Truly Dragon Milk Anti-Blemish Body Lotion ($31.90)—Buy Here!
Crave Naturals Glide Thru Detangling Brush
There you are, straight out of the pool or ocean, drying off, and realizing your hair is a tangled knot. Of course, we're not particularly concerned about our blow-out if we're getting in the water, but snags and knots in our hair can cause major damage if we try to deal with it later. The Crave Naturals Glide Thru Detangling Brush lets you gently loosen up even the most tangled hair with bristled that unravel and separate your locks from side-to-side instead of up and down.
Crave Naturals Glide Thru Detangling Brush ($11.99)—Buy Here!
Summer's Eve Spa Daily Intimate Skin Serum
Chlorine, sand, and sweat can do a number on delicate skin (ever had sand in your swimsuit? We don't recommend.). This serum is specifically designed to hydrate, smooth, and soften anytime, including after shaving!
Summer's Eve Spa Daily Intimate Skin Serum ($4.50)—Buy Here!
Lume Whole Body Deodorant
There's definitely a divide when it comes to aluminum-free deodorant, but we think Lume can convert for even the strongest sweaty situations. We've tested it on our Texas-based shopping editor (and her 13 year old son) and Lume keeps coming out on top. Combine the body wash with either the stick or cream whole body deodorant and try throwing the wipes in your bag. You can even layer it over your favorite regular deodorant, too.
Lume Whole Body Deodorant ($17.09+)—Buy Here!
One/Size On 'Til Dawn Waterproof Setting Spray
This is like hairspray for your face, but without the stickiness. Patrick Starr's On 'Til Dawn Setting Spray is waterproof, rub-proof, transfer-proof, mattifying, and lasts up to 16 hours! It's gone viral for a reason.
One/Size On 'Til Dawn Waterproof Setting Spray ($32.00)—Buy Here!
Fruit of the Loom Breathable Micro Mesh
Everyone knows the pain of summer undies, and these micro mesh underwear are lightweight and breathable, plus they're smooth and tagless. They're also moisture-wicking so you'll be comfortable all season long.
Fruit of the Loom Breathable Micro Mesh ($14.98)—Buy Here!
biotène Dry Mouth Management
The heat has us seriously mouth-breathing, and that leads to dry-as-the-desert mouth. The biotène management system keeps you feeling fresh and soothes and protects your mouth from other oral issues, too.
biotène Dry Mouth Management ($16.99)—Buy Here!
Megababe Sweat Absorbing Bust Dust
Sweat isn't limited to your underarms or forehead, is it? Megababe's Bust Dust is a sweat-absorbing body powder keeps your skin, bra, and clothes dry and protects against rashes and irritation.
Megababe Sweat Absorbing Bust Dust ($13.59)—Buy Here!
Sweat-X Max Odor Defense Laundry Detergent
De-funkify your summer laundry with Sweat-X Laundry Detergent, formulated for sweaty clothes and even tackles sweat stains. And not to worry; it's still gentle on fabric and skin, too.
Sweat-X Max Odor Defense Laundry Detergent ($20.69)—Buy Here!
Gold Bond Friction Defense Stick
Friction is one of the fastest way to ruin a summer. There are a lot of anti-chafing sticks out there, but Gold Bond's has some of the best reviews around. It prevents irritation and soothes skin so you can keep going (without the burn).
Gold Bond Friction Defense Stick ($6.29)—Buy Here!
Back & Butt Acne Treatment Cream
We're showing a lot of skin this season (though we know 'a lot' is relative), so keeping booty breakouts under control for swimsuit flaunting is a must. This body cream fights cystic acne and scarring with tea tree oil and azelaic acid. Keep your sunscreen handy when you're using any sort of acne treatment (although you're doing that, anyway, right?).
Back & Butt Acne Treatment Cream ($19.98)—Buy Here!
Elegear Cooling Blanket
Keep your cool at night with this cooling blanket that absorbs your body heat to decrease your body temperature from 4° to 9°. Available in multiple colors and sizes.
Elegear Cooling Blanket ($42.99)—Buy Here!
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