Beat the Heat This Summer with Expert-Recommended Products

Stay Cool with These Essential Products

The summer heatwave is upon us, with temperatures expected to soar this week, according to the National Weather Service. Record highs are anticipated by the Fourth of July, with heat indexes exceeding 100 degrees. To combat the heat, it’s crucial to stay hydrated, use air conditioning, and consider using personal fans, cooling towels, facial sprays, and more.

Top Products to Keep You Cool

Below, discover our NBC Select editors’ recommended products for staying cool this summer.

Hydration Solutions

• DripDrop Hydration Powder: Ideal for workouts or outdoor activities, these packets are low in sugar with a subtle taste.
• Stanley Quencher: A highly popular tumbler with a handle, leak-resistant straw lid, and cupholder-friendly base. Keeps drinks cold for up to 11 hours.
• Hands-Free Bottle Holder: Fits water bottles from 17 to 40 ounces, with an adjustable insulated compartment and additional pockets for essentials.

Top Fan Choices

• Shark Mini Personal Fan: Features a cooling plate and mister, with adjustable intensity settings. A full charge lasts several days.
• Neck Fan: Rechargeable with three airflow speeds and a battery life of up to nine hours.
• Box Fan: Reliable for over 15 years, providing efficient cooling with the added benefit of white noise.

Beauty and Wellness Favorites

• Lume Whole Body Deodorant: Available in three formulas and eight scents, effective at preventing odor.
• Avene Face Mist: A gentle thermal water mist that provides a refreshing cool-down.
• Body Wipes: A pack of 30 individually wrapped wipes that leave you feeling cleaner and cooler.
• Megababe Thigh Rescue Gel: Sweat-resistant and lightweight to prevent chaffing and irritation.

Sunscreen Essentials

• Stick Sunscreen: Blurs pores, offers a matte finish, and is small enough for portability.
• Tinted Sunscreen: Provides good coverage and blends well under makeup, ideal for hot days.
• Vacation’s Lotion Sunscreen: Protects against UVA and UVB rays with a pleasant coconut scent.
• Blue Lizard Mineral Sunscreen: Water-resistant for 80 minutes, fragrance-free, and educates kids about UV rays with its color-changing cap.

Cooling Apparel and Accessories

• Cooling Pajamas: Soft and comfortable with adjustable straps, suitable for hot sleepers.

Additional Cooling Recommendations

Window Air Conditioner: Highly efficient and easy to control, this u-shaped inverter model allows the window to be opened and closed after installation.

Source: NBC Select staff and recommendations.