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The Best Grooming Products To Keep You Cool In The Summer Heat

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Remember the lovely dry and cracked skin you were dealing with all winter long? Well, get excited because those days are far behind you. As the weather shifts from freezing-cold winter temps to rainy spring days to a warm and sunny summer (finally!), some major changes happen to your skin, too.

Instead of piling on moisturizer in the harsher months to try and combat the effects of having to scrape off your windshield in below-zero temperatures, the summer humidity will bring that moisture and softness back to your complexion. But, it doesn’t stop there. When it’s hot outside, there’s also a whole lot of oiliness, sweat, sunburns, and clogged pores. Luckily, with some tweaks to your routine, you can enjoy the weather without it wreaking havoc on your skin.

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As much fun as summer is, every day is kind of a battle of your skin against the sun. (Think Batman vs Superman, but with your complexion on the line.) Your typical skincare go-tos might not cut it when you’re dealing with its powerful rays, so everything you normally use needs to be taken up a notch to take down the sweatiness and oiliness once and for all.

Instead of spending every moment indoors bundled up in a blanket, summer means spending as much time outdoors as possible. Whether you’re just sitting out in the sun having a drink or playing sand volleyball on the beach, your skin is going to be pretty angry with you if you’re neglecting it and its hot-weather needs. That means paying extra attention to sun protection (because sunscreen is basically the sun’s Kryptonite, after all), making sure you’re keeping your face clean and moisturized, and taking care of the more delicate areas that are especially fragile this season.

With these skincare essentials, you’ll be enjoying summer to the fullest: despite being hot and sweaty (and probably a little sunburnt), your complexion will be looking better than ever. Start stocking up now, and pretty soon you’ll be in a routine that will have you wishing this season lasted forever.


Moisturizer


Kiehl's Facial Fuel

Even though you might feel like your skin can’t possibly need any more moisture in the summer, don’t skimp on moisturizer. Because the sun can majorly dehydrate and damage your skin, you need to be even more mindful of putting it on every day to prevent moisture loss. And yes — that means those with oily skin, too! Kiehl's Facial Fuel not only moisturizes and re-energizes the skin, but it also protects it with an added bonus of SPF 15.
$25.00 at Nordstrom.com


Face Sunscreen


La Roche-Posay Face Sunscreen

Speaking of SPF, wearing sunscreen every day of the year — especially during the summer months — is the most important thing you can do for your face. Facial sunscreens obviously protect you from getting sunburnt and decrease your risk of skin cancer, but they also help prevent early skin aging caused by the sun’s powerful rays. This formula from La Roche-Posay is paraben- and fragrance-free, making it a gentle way to protect yourself without breaking out your skin.
$22.49 at Amazon.com


Shaving Cream


Malin + Goetz Vitamin E Shaving Cream

Since summer can be rough on the skin, you need something extra soothing when it comes time to shave. This vitamin E-packed shaving cream will condition your face without irritation. Plus, it has a kick of menthol that soothes and refreshes your skin. After spending a little too much time out in the sun, there’s no better feeling.
$8.00 at MalinAndGoetz.com


Cleanser


Aveda Botanical Kinetics Cleanser

Since your skin goes through a lot when the sun's on full-blast, using a gentle cleanser is a great way to remove all the dirt and grime from your face without stripping away moisture. Grabbing a purifying gel cleanser like Aveda's will foam up and gently remove oil and impurities, leaving your skin feeling ridiculously soft and refreshed. There’s also a soothing natural aroma of organic grapefruit, geranium, mandarin, and other flowers and plants.
$23.00 at Nordstrom.com


Face Mask


Herbivore Blue Tansy Mask

When your skin is in dire need of some TLC, turn to a face mask that’s full of skin-fueling ingredients. This one in particular contains tansy oil, which is a powerful anti-inflammatory that's perfect for soothing irritated skin, as well as reducing redness. The greatest part about this mask, though, is that it's cooling and will leave your skin feeling amazing — especially in the summer heat.
$48.00 at Sephora.com


Exfoliator


Foreo LUNA

Exfoliating your skin does a lot more than you think — especially in the summer. By using an exfoliating facial brush like Foreo's LUNA for Men 2, you'll cleanse and exfoliate your face at the same time, getting rid of any dry skin and dead skin cells that will unclog your pores. This silicone facial brush also has an anti-aging mode that helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, giving the skin a more youthful glow.
$199.00 at Sephora.com


Scalp Protectant


Clarins Sunscreen Spray

There’s nothing worse than spending the weekend at the beach only to get a sunburnt scalp. It's easy to forget about your head, but it's not like you can slather sunscreen into your hair, right? Wrong, thanks to this product. You can spray the non-greasy dry oil right onto your scalp before sun exposure. And don’t worry: it won't leave your hair gross and oily. Instead, it makes it silky smooth.
$36.00 at Sephora.com


Eye Care


Skinceuticals Physical Eye UV Defense

One area of your face that can use a little extra protection during the summer is the fragile skin around your eyes. If you'd rather use something specifically geared toward the eyes aside from your typical daily sunscreen (most will sting if you get it too close!), give this formula a try: it offers SPF 50 protection to the area without irritation, eyelids included.
$30.00 at Skinceuticals.com


Lip Care


Supergoop! AcaiFusion Lip Balm

Just like your eye area, your lips need to be protected, too. Most lip products won't cut it, so be sure the one you're using has SPF. Applying this moisture-rich balm throughout the day will ensure your lips aren't just protected, but also nice and smooth.
$9.50 at Sephora.com


Body Sunscreen


Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion

Your face is covered, but how taking care of the skin on the rest of your body? Whether you're just walking around or spending the day lying poolside, you still need sunscreen. Try this lotion — which is paraben-, fragrance-, and alcohol-free, as well as great for sensitive skin — for an option that blends easily and isn't at all greasy.
$42.00 at Sephora.com


Body Scrub


Anthony Blue Sea Kelp Body Scrub

You can’t beat using a blue sea kelp body scrub in the summer. The smell is amazing, the formula gets rid of any flakiness for overall smooth skin, and it deep cleans to make your skin look and feel good as new. Basically, it’s so good you’ll be spending the entire season in the shower lathering up.
$28.00 at Amazon.com


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