Cooling body care for hot days
When the summer heat becomes too much to handle, incorporating cooling body care products into your routine can be a game-changer.
When the heat rises, your skin can feel hot, sticky, and parched. The solution? Lightweight, refreshing products that cool, soothe, and rehydrate from head to toe. From menthol body washes to aloe-based lotions, these refreshing formulas help calm and hydrate your skin while offering instant relief from the summer swelter.
1. Refreshing body washes
Kick-start your cool-down in the shower with a wash infused with revitalising ingredients such as menthol, peppermint, or eucalyptus. These refreshing cleansers wash away sweat and impurities while awakening your senses. Use under cool or lukewarm water for an instant tingle that energises skin and lifts your mood, perfect for early mornings or post-workout refreshes.
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Clicks Skincare Collection Aloe Vera & Omega 3 & 6 Body Wash 750ml
Sorbet Body Wash Fresh Watermelon 300ml
Pure Beginnings Organic Care Body Wash Fresh 500ml
The Body Shop Peppermint Shower Gel 250ml
Sol Beauty Watermelon Shower Cream 500ml
2. Cooling gels
After a long day in the sun, few things feel better than a cooling gel. Lightweight and fast-absorbing, these formulas, often infused with aloe vera, cucumber, or green tea extract help calm flushed or irritated skin while restoring lost hydration. For an extra-icy treat, keep your gel in the fridge and apply to clean, dry skin after showering for instant comfort and relief.
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The Body Shop Aloe Multi Rescue Gel 200ml
Palmer’s Moisturizing Gel Aloe Vera
Clicks Aloe Vera Skin Gel 75ml
3. Revitalising body sprays, mists & spritzes
When the midday heat hits, reach for a body spray, mist, or spritz. Great for on the go, these refreshing heroes deliver hydration and freshness in seconds.
● A cooling mist lightly hydrates and calms the skin, perfect for post-workout touch-ups.
● A body spritz adds a soft, fragrant burst while helping to cool down overheated areas like your neck, chest, or arms.
● A refreshing spray gives an energising boost and can be used anytime your skin feels hot.
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Avène Thermal Spring Water 50ml
La Roche-Posay Physiological Thermal Spring Water 150ml
Teaology Breathe Body Mist 100ml
Reebok Ultra Cooling Relief Body Mist 250ml
Sorbet Spritzer Sun Burst 100ml
Lentheric I Love Body Body Spray Summer 90ml
Shower To Shower Woman Deodorant Fresh Powder 150ml
4. Soothing after-sun lotions
Even with SPF, your skin can feel tight or warm after sun exposure. After-sun lotions with aloe vera, chamomile, or licorice root extract help soothe redness, calm sensitivity, and replenish moisture. Apply generously after showering or before bed to help your skin recover and stay supple.
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Piz Buin After Sun Soothing Lotion 200ml
Nivea After Sun SOS Relief 200ml
Sunprotect After Sun Spray 200ml
5. Energising scrubs
Heat and humidity can lead to dull, congested skin. A scrub with peppermint oil, sea minerals, or eucalyptus refreshes and revives while gently exfoliating. Use once or twice a week to smooth skin and enhance your glow.
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Sorbet Rejuvenating Body Scrub 250ml
Sol Beauty Watermelon Brightening Body Scrub 300g
The Body Shop Passion Fruit Body Scrub 250ml
Sorbet Foaming Body Scrub Salted Caramel 350g
6. Hydrating body lotions
Lightweight and refreshing, cooling body lotions are the perfect summer alternative to rich creams or butters. Look for fast-absorbing formulas enriched with hyaluronic acid, menthol, aloe vera, and glycerin to hydrate without heaviness.
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Lotion 400ml
Being Kind Actives Body Lotion Hyaluronic 500ml
Vaseline Intensive Care Soothing Body Lotion For Dry Skin Aloe 400ml
Nivea Men Cool Kick Instant Cooling Body Lotion 400ml
7. Reviving foot creams or sprays
Your feet work hard in the heat, so give them some revitalising TLC. Cooling foot creams and invigorating sprays infused with tea tree, peppermint, or menthol help soothe, deodorise, and refresh tired soles. Apply cream at night before bed to restore moisture, or spritz your feet during the day for instant, energising relief.
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The Body Shop Peppermint Intensive Foot Rescue 100ml
Clicks Refreshing Foot Spray 100ml
Sorbet Pedi-Care Cooling Foot Spray Pomegranate 100ml
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Products featured in this article
Clicks Skincare Collection
Aloe Vera & Omega 3 & 6 Body Wash 750ml
R 84.99Sorbet
Body Wash Fresh Watermelon 300ml
R 69.99Pure Beginnings
Organic Care Body Wash Fresh 500ml
R 147.00The Body Shop
Peppermint Shower Gel 250ml
R 140.00
Sol Beauty
Watermelon Shower Cream 500ml
R 179.00The Body Shop
Aloe Multi Rescue Gel 200ml
R 300.00
Palmer's
Moisturizing Gel Aloe Vera
R 127.00Clicks
Aloe Vera Skin Gel 75ml
R 84.99Avene
Thermal Spring Water 50ml
R 145.00La Roche-Posay
Physiological Thermal Spring Water 150ml
R 250.00
Reebok
Ultra Cooling Relief Body Mist 250ml
R159.20Sorbet
Spritzer Sun Burst 100ml
R 54.99Lentheric
I Love Body Body Spray Summer 90ml
R 37.99Woman Deodorant Fresh Powder 150ml
R 46.99Piz Buin
After Sun Soothing Lotion 200ml
R 179.00Nivea
After Sun SOS Relief 200ml
R 125.00Nivea
After Sun SOS Relief 200ml
R 125.00SUNprotect
SUNprotect After Sun Spray 200ml
R 89.99Sorbet
Rejuvenating Body Scrub 250ml
R 82.99
Sol Beauty
Watermelon Brightening Body Scrub 300g
R 149.00
The Body Shop
Passion Fruit Body Scrub 250 ml
R 300.00Sorbet
Foaming Body Scrub Salted Caramel 300g
R 79.99Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Body Gel Lotion 400ml
R105.00Being Kind
Actives Body Lotion Hyaluronic 500ml
R 99.99Vaseline
Intensive Care Soothing Body Lotion For Dry Skin Aloe 400ml
R 74.99Nivea Men
Cool Kick Instant Cooling Body Lotion 400ml
R 84.99Peppermint Intensive Foot Rescue 100ml
R 200.00Clicks
Refreshing Foot Spray 100ml
R 46.99Sorbet
Pedi-Care Cooling Foot Spray Pomegranate 100ml
R 64.99
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