Whether you are walking the campus of your school for summer classes, going on vacation, or working your lifeguard job this summer, here are a few products that anyone would find helpful in order to beat the heat!
1. St. Ives Orange Zing! Face Mist
https://www.target.com/p/st-ives-orange-scent-face-mist-4-23-fl-oz/-/A-75662916
This stuff is sent from heaven! It is absolutely perfect for those hot no-makeup kind of days when you just need a cooling pick-me-up. Spray this yummy (yummy-smelling… don't actually eat it…) orange mist all over your face and chest for a rejuvenating blast of energy.
2. Scrunchies
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/479281585343828572/
Obviously… right…? But I had to share this incredible pack of 36 scrunchies in a variety of colors. Seriously, there is one for every occasion. Since it is now trendy to wear scrunchies, (I've been waiting for scrunchies to be cool again for YEARS!) I will always have at least one on my wrist.
3. Sandals
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/479281585343828583/
Ok, you can disagree, but seriously I feel way more cool when I am wearing sandals as opposed to sneakers or any other kind of closed shoes. My go-tos are Birkenstocks, Chacos, or Rainbows. (Yes, it is a bit much to have all three of these sandals, but I am a shoe addict…)
4. A Tabletop Fan
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/479281585343828583/
This one doesn't really have much to do with being outside, but nonetheless it is one of my favorites. After a long day outside (...or to be honest just the thirty second walk from the car...), there is no better feeling than a cooling fan right in my face to cool me down.
5. A Hydro Flask
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/745205069570549144/
Ok, so technically I don't have an actual Hydro Flask, but I have an off-brand one that works just as well in my humble opinion. These water bottles are lifesavers for those scorching hot days walking campus, or hiking, or honestly any activity at all. Hydrate yourself!!
6. Cleansing Wipes
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/479281585343828608/
These are so useful! Get yourself some cleansing body wipes for a quick cleanse for when you don't want to shower for the second time in one day… (The south… Am I right…?) Whether you're a morning or night showerer, these wipes will save your life after a good ol' sweat sesh'. Shower Pill has some great ones linked here.
7. SPF Chapstick
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/AdyHdJWyICo_odt9iK6pxa8U2922yiKd23fVz4wkGHH2uPm8oYmEkRU/
I didn't know I needed this until I got it, and now I can't live without it. It had never occurred to me that the reason my lips are so dry during the summer may be because they are sunburned! (How did I never think of this…? I have no idea.) SPF chapstick is definitely a hot day must!
8. BB Cream
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/609252655820412498/
I am not much of a foundation gal, but I love this BB Cream from Maybelline. It is incredible for days in the sun because it has SPF and it has a light to buildable coverage!
9. Cooling Towel
Wow. This product is amazing. Frogg Toggs cooling towels are perfect for a yard-work day. My sister uses it during her long softball tournaments. All you have to do it wet it and BAM it is ice cold! So. Cool.
Summer is one of the most brutal times of year when it comes to weather, especially in the South, so take my word for it and start treating yourself with these products. It will make this intense heat more bearable!