Sweating shouldn't have you living in fear of living your best life.
1. A bottle of Tend Skin Solution if razor bumps and ingrown hairs are causing discomfort, especially on your bikini lines and underarms.
You can also use this micro-peeling solution as a facial cleanser for an out-of-this-world glow!
Promising review: "I got waxed down there for five years straight and the lady that did it used this stuff afterward. It work so well I went out and bought some. Ever since then I haven't had one ingrown hair (in six years). I recommend it highly and I'll never use anything else. It really is a miracle solution. Now I just keep it in the shower with me and dab a little on after every shave. Highly recommended for any type of skin." —TENNESSEE ♡FRESH
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two sizes).
2. A therapeutic Neutrogena shampoo formulated with salicylic acid to help treat scalp buildup and dandruff. If you find that your psoriasis acts up more in the summer, try this fragrance-free and dermatologist-recommended shampoo.
Promising review: "When it comes to breaking out on the scalp (yes, it happens to me when it's hot), I need something to relieve the inflammation. That's where this product comes in handy." —BlurredVision
Get it from Amazon for $7.26.
3. A pack of underarm shields to keep sweat stains from ruining your hands up "woo!" moments this summer. Just adhere these absorbent pads to the insides of your tops to prevent moisture from seeping through.
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Promising review: "I love these. I have a few cute summer dresses with sleeves — eeek! The first time I tried the shields, it was 104 degrees at an outdoor event, and I was sweating bullets! The shields worked BEAUTIFULLY. Not a sweat stain in sight." —Cosmic Girl
Get a pack of 24 from Amazon for $14.99.
4. Plus a pack of hat sweat liners because they'll absorb sweat, hopefully before it makes its way to your eyes. They'll also help prevent sweat stains from ruining the inside of your hats.
NoSweat is a small business!
Promising review: "I show horses in Texas, and it’s hot! I started using these in my riding hats a few years ago, and they’re a game changer. They capture all the sweat and keep it from running in my eyes. I can usually use one for a few different competitions. They don’t change how the hats fit either because they’re very thin." —ponygirlatcua
Get a pack of three from NoSweat on Amazon for $25+ (available in larger pack sizes).
5. A CeraVe body wash with salicylic acid and ceramides that'll help you deal with any "chicken skin" flare-ups caused by warmer weather. This will exfoliate your skin and leave it feeling moisturized!
Promising review: "I started using this product on my arms a few weeks ago to manage the little bumps I get, especially during the summer. I noticed a difference after a couple of uses, and my skin is much smoother now." —CoachJoe19
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
6. A daily facial spray for helping calm and relieve hot, and easily-sunburned skin. Designed with sensitive skin in mind, this pH-balanced toner can be used any time of day and can even be used over makeup!
Sephora
Tower 28 is an LA-based, Asian woman-owned small business creating nontoxic, vegan, and cruelty-free beauty products for all skin types.
Promising review: "This product is so amazing for when your skin feels like it’s burning or it’s irritated. It has such a calming factor to it, and I really like the 'saltwater' scent." —kealsc
Get it from Tower 28 on Amazon for $12+ (available in two sizes) or Sephora for $12+ (available in three sizes).
7. And a Burt's Bees sunburn relief lotion formulated with coconut, aloe, and antioxidants to help soothe and hydrate your skin post sun exposure. No need to be afraid of the sun with this by your side!
Promising review: "I’m happy to say this product works! I purchased this product due to my inability to provide my skin with appropriate sun protection one day this summer. I proceeded to spend a night wishing that I could safely freeze myself into an ice cube. Midnight discomfort led me to this product. The initial use was a day or two after the day of regret, but it eased the discomfort and moisturized my reddened skin, helping to soften the leather layer I had started to form. Of course, this review would not be complete without me faulting myself a second time. Two times in one summer, I proved my inability to adult well. I applied this lotion the MINUTE I realized that I had experienced another exposure to the sun for too long a period. To my absolute joy, this product relieved my discomfort. It left a layer that stayed cool for a few hours (at which time I reapplied it), it was a little tacky to the touch (not sticky or oily), and my skin did not experience the crocodile and subsequent peeling experience it had earlier in the season. The scent is soft and not overpowering. I have experienced skin sensitivity in the past to products, but I had no issues with Burt’s Bees products. Thank you for providing me with such a helpful product." —Meghan
Get it from Amazon for $11.40.
8. A pair of sockless shoe liners so your feet don't overheat in actual socks. A summer without sweaty, smelly socks? Sounds like a win to me. These no-slip and no-show liners are also washable!
The liners come with trimming guidelines so that you can cut the insert to your desired size.
Promising review: "I can't recommend these inserts enough! After a week of heavy use, they hardly smell. Pop them in the wash, and they are ready to go again! Super comfy and doesn't move around. So nice to have in shoes you don't feel like wearing socks with! Plus, so many fun patterns!" —Vicky L. Parr
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes [fits women's sizes 6–13] and four colors).
9. Or a pair of memory foam sandalsbecause your (sweaty/smelly) feet need air to breathe while you take to the streets (and the beach) this summer. These durable sandals offer stability to help potentially prevent and relieve foot pain.
Promising review: "These are the best flip-flops I've ever worn. They are padded and have nice arch support. I have flat feet, and these really helped to ease my foot pain. They are cute, and the colors are true to the pictures. I ordered my normal size, and they fit great! I will be ordering more." —Ashley Russell
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in women's sizes 5–11 and 14 styles).
10. An oil-absorbing face roller made of absorbent volcanic stone that'll soak up any excess oil. Instant matte skin FTW!
Promising review: "I have super oily skin and am always looking for something to help control it during the day. The linen squares are good, but you have to keep them around (aka keep replacing them), and they end up in the landfill. This little contraption really works, and I just rinse it at the end of the day and start over again the next. I kept one on my desk and bought a second for my purse. This is magic for my shiny skin, especially on camera in my hours of Zoom every day." —Jennifer Helseth
Get it from Amazon for $12.12.
11. An anti-bacterial butt acne-clearing lotion that contains tea tree oil to help prevent breakouts. It's especially helpful if the summer heat gives you swamp butt. Now, you may truly have a bottom as smooth as, well, a baby's bottom.
Promising review: "I’ve used this product for about two months now. I try to remember to apply at least twice a day. Not only is my skin clearer, but the overall texture is much smoother and softer. I highly recommend giving this lotion a try." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
12. A pack of towel bands so you don't have to curse the winds for carrying your towel away from the chair you claimed at the pool (and now you have to, embarrassingly, run after it). These durable latex bands won't rust, break, or lose strength over time like towel clips.
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Promising review: "Last-minute purchase for a trip to Jamaica. So happy I bought them. They always kept our towels on the chairs correctly. It was also easy to tell our chairs apart from others on the resort. Will definitely be recommending them to others." —RG
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $11.99 (available in four colors).
13. A Shark Tank-famous Krapp Strap if you like to spend your summers out in nature but hate that that means having to poop in nature. Just wrap the strap around a tree and let your body ~doo~ what it does naturally. It even has pockets to hold your toilet paper and other necessities.
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Air Boss Motion Decoys is the Texas-based small biz behind the Krapp Strapp and other hunting decoys and gear.
Promising review: "Perfect gift for the avid hunter in your life." —Shine with Prime
Get it from Air Boss Motion Decoys on Amazon for $69.99.
14. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel that can remove years worth of calluses quickly and easily so you can finally wear easy, breezy sandals. Just presoak your feet, apply the gel, let it do its magic, and rinse!
Promising review: "Best foot callus remover I have ever used! I read a lot of the reviews before purchasing this product. Most callus removers I have purchased in the past were not very effective. So, I was encouraged by the reviews. I saw that a lot of reviewers mentioned being very careful not to leave it on longer than three or four minutes. My feet were the softest they had ever been. Love love love." —Cheri whisker
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
15. An anti-acne sulfur soap to help cleanse skin of dirt and oil buildup, potentially soothe psoriasis, and reduce breakouts. If you tend to have flare-ups in the summer, this soap might just be what your skincare arsenal has been missing.
Promising review: "Reliable for irritatedsummerskin. I get hives on my chest, neck, and inner elbow. I have been using this soap for years off and on. When I don’t use it, the hives come back. The soap keeps it in check. I gave a bar to my husband, who has a different issue since this soap is good for all sorts of skin problems. It’s good for keeping down body odor, too." —Karen S
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
16. A clinical-strength Secret deodorant because it's formulated to provide 72 hours of sweat and odor protection. Stress, heat, and activity are no match for this antiperspirant.
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Promising review: "I have been trying all kinds of deodorants for months, trying to find one that works! I sweat a lot at work, and this stuff works! I don’t have to reapply. This doesn’t leave any staining on my clothes. The smell is nice and light. Finally found something that works!" —Zindarella
Get it from Amazon for $8.19.
17. And a pack of 30 aluminum-free deodorant wipes if the summer heat is causing you to sweat and smell while you're out socializing. These will remove odors and leave behind a coconut-y scent. Keep these handy wipes in your purse so you can freshen up anywhere!
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Promising review: "I have always suffered from bad odor on my underarms since I have very delicate skin, so I can't use strongly scented deodorants. I'm always trying out cream deodorant or gels, but it either irritates my skin or it doesn't stop my bad odor. THIS IS THE BEST INVENTION EVER. I LOVE IT! I can't believe that something finally works! My armpits don't smell bad. I can finally move my arms freely. The scent is wonderful; I love the smell, and it's not harsh on my skin. Even after a long day, my underarms are still smelling like coconut." —Vicky Reyes
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
18. Seamless bra liners made from a cotton and bamboo blend that'll not only help with boob sweat but could also help alleviate discomfort from underwires. These moisture-wicking liners are gentle and breathable.
Promising review: "This is one of those things that I wish I'd found years earlier. I've suffered from mortifying stress-induced under-boob sweat for most of my adult life. Also, I'm a lifelong Seattle girl who gets upset when it's warmer than 65 degrees outside. So when I stumbled upon this product, I was curious enough to buy a small pack. And yes, I've come back for MORE! For real, I won't put on a bra without one of these liners now. It absorbs all the moisture from heat and stress. And because it's a really soft bamboo/cotton mix, my skin is finally not feeling tortured under there! To the makers of this ingenious life-changing product: thank you, thank you, thank you! Sincerely, all the grateful ta-tas you've helped to care for" —Niko
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in women's sizes M–XXL and five color combinations).
19. Packs of ready-to-use fruit fly traps for luring and killing the fruit flies trying to take over your home. And each trap lasts for up to 45 days!
20. A mattifying dry shampoo powder whose benzene-free formula is designed to absorb excess sweat, oil, and dirt without leaving behind a white cast. If constantly washing your oily hair has left it feeling dry, refresh your hair with this volumizing powder!
Promising review: "I tend to get greasy hair quickly, especially in summer, but I hate aerosol spray dry shampoos. This is so easy to apply, and you have great control of the product so it doesn’t go everywhere. I like to apply it the first day after I wash my hair and it lasts such a long time that I don’t have to be washing my hair every other day. It also helps to maintain volume at the roots which is a plus! Highly recommend!" —Hannah7654
Get it from Amazon for $18.
21. A pre-swim hair cream since it'll help protect your hair from dryness and chlorine damage. Enriched with aloe, this cream can create a barrier to prevent your hair from absorbing chlorine and salt. No green hair and no frizz!
Promising review: "This stuff is AMAZING! Literally nothing else keeps tangles out of my daughter’s hair like this does. Her hair is so thick and very difficult to brush; this makes it easy peasy to brush the tangles out after a swim in the pool. It also softens her hair. When not used, the pool chemicals make her hair very stiff and dry. We even use this every once in a while just because! It smells wonderful and doesn’t make the hair greasy in any way. I cannot recommend this product enough!!!" —Emily
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
22. A Megababe anti-chafing balm because heat = wearing shorts and wearing shorts = rubbing your thighs until they're raw and bleeding if you're not careful. Formulated with aloe, pomegranate, and grapeseed oil, this balm will also work to moisturize and soothe your skin.
Megababe
Megababe is a woman-owned small business founded by Katie Sturino, an entrepreneur, body acceptance advocate, and influencer.
Promising review: "I was hesitant to buy this product because I wasn’t sure if it would work or not, but WOW!!!!! It works!!!! Amazing!! I’ve been to a music festival for the past two years, and from walking too much, I’ve gotten the worst chafing. This year, I decided to buy this and use it during my two days at the music festival. No chafing whatsoever!!! I did reapply a few times (because I was walking tons/sweating). But seriously, this product is wonderful. I tried deodorant last year, and that was no help for me. This is my new go-to, and I’m excited to use it more this summer! Buy this!" —Queen268
Get it from Amazon for $13.97, Megababe for $14, or Target for $13.99.
23. An anti-nausea acupressure bracelet that may help prevent day-ruining queasiness caused by summer road trips and boat rides.
Promising review: "I bought these for my very first cruise. It was a 5-day cruise that had a bit of rough waters the first two days out to sea. I was a little bit leery as to whether these would keep the nausea away, as I am very prone to motion sickness (car rides in the mountains, carnival rides, etc). I put these on just before boarding the ship and didn't take them off until the fourth day. By then, I figured my 'sea legs' would have kicked in. I didn't have any issues at all, unlike many of my fellow cruisers. I'm bringing these with me on my next cruise!!" —EA99
Get the pack of two from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four colors).