If you’ve been out and about recently, you’ve probably noticed how quickly the Philippines shifted from cool January mornings to full-on summer heat — back to regular programming.
While we do appreciate and romanticize warm days and golden sunlight, dealing with the heat daily can be quite a nuisance, especially for adults who are always on the go. To keep the summer heat at bay, here are some products that can help provide a bit of comfort and cool.
Portable Handheld Fan
If you’re a commuter, then you know that this is a must-have. There is nothing more annoying than having beads of sweat rolling down your neck and forehead, while waiting in line for god knows how long under the sweltering heat. As such, having a handy portable fan is a necessity — almost like an extra limb.
Portable hand-held fans like the Jisulife Handheld Fan Pro 1 are some of the more commonly used ones and can last for a whole day or two — definitely the best choice for commuters and for those who get hot easily.
Shop the Jisulife Handheld Fan Pro 1 on Shopee and Lazada.
Cooling Powder
Remember when our mothers used to put baby powder on our necks and backs when we were younger? They were definitely onto something then, because now we’re back to placing powders on our necks and backs with cooling powder!
Cooling powders are precisely what adults these days need, providing fast-acting relief and a feeling of freshness from the sweltering heat and heat rashes. Powders like SNAKE BRAND’s Cooling Powders are best to keep the heat at bay, offering several varieties that are calming, skin-loving, and made for all year round.
Shop the SNAKE BRAND The Cooling Powder on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, Watsons, and more.
Cooling Wipes
If powders aren’t your thing, then the next best thing to keep the heat at bay and to get rid of the sweat while outdoors is cooling wipes! Apart from being convenient and readily available anywhere, cooling wipes also provide instant hydration that revives dry skin and is gentle enough to be used constantly. Some even have skincare advantages, with ingredients like aloe vera often in the mix.
Brands like Giggles have their own versions of Cooling Wipes that provide comfort that every commuter needs with the heat — and are even wallet-friendly!
Shop the Giggles Multi-purpose Cooling Wipes on Shopee, Lazada, Watsons, and more.
Cooling UV Sunscreen
With the heat comes the need for protection. While most are still quite hesitant to reapply sunscreens on top of their makeup, some brands have come up with ways to do just that — without the need for sunscreen sticks.
Sunscreen sprays are an incredibly convenient way of reapplying SPF while on the go, offering a lightweight, fast-absorbing, and broad-spectrum protectionagainst UVA and UVB rays. They’re all made for sensitive skin and even provide hydration on the sunniest days.
Many local brands each have their own versions of sunscreen, but one thing that can make it even better is if it has cooling properties. Happy Skin has its 360° Cooling Sunscreen Spray, offering a top-to-toe sunscreen in aerosol form that is refreshing and hydrating, with cooling technology that calms irritated and sun-stressed skin.
Shop the Happy Skin 360° Cooling Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 PA++++ on Shopee and Lazada.
Cooling Mist
Cooling mists are just like cooling wipes — but in spray format. And just like the former, cooling mists are designed to hydrate and soothe the skin in hot weather and after sun exposure. It can be used on the face and body, offering an instant refreshing feeling all around to keep cool.
Brands like Pastel have convenient, pocket-sized bottles that provide a mild, refreshing scent, with a hint of menthol to add to the coolness. Don’t worry if it stings a little; it’s just the cold hitting the first time!
Shop the Pastel Cooling Spray on Shopee, Lazada, and Watsons.
Cooling Lotion
After a hot and humid day, there’s nothing better than a cool, comforting bath — and of course, a skincare routine to boot. If you want to keep the cool and fresh feeling even at home, consider applying a cooling lotion!
Often used for muscle recovery and post-sun exposure, cooling lotions also hydrate and calm the skin, with ingredients like aloe vera, menthol, and peppermint in the mix to provide a cooling sensation on the skin.
Human Nature has the Cooling Leg & Body Cream that is natural, mineral-free, moisturizing, and refreshing, leaving the skin healthier and soothed with the invigorating cooling sensation that’s perfect to chill out with after a day in the sun.
Shop the Human Nature Cooling Leg & Body Cream on Shopee, Lazada, and Watsons.
Cooling Setting Powder
Keeping the cool isn’t limited to hand-held items, body mists, or creams! Recently, more beauty brands in the country have been formulating makeup products that have cooling effects and are great to use for the country’s tropical climate.
For those who wear makeup, we suggest replacing your regular powders with the Happy Skin Fresh Morning Dew Aqua Cooling Setting Powder, made with a unique 50% water and powder blend that provides a cool and refreshing sensation upon application, and finishes semi-matte on the skin.
The product is also infused with skin-caring ingredients like Cica, Hyaluronic Acid, and an Anti-Blue Light Technology that deflects damaging light from digital devices.
Shop the Happy Skin Fresh Morning Dew Aqua Cooling Setting Powder on the website, Shopee, and Lazada.
