10 cooling products to beat the heat

With summer comes a whole new host of beauty problems, from frizzy hair to melting makeup. But in sweltering heat, one of the biggest issues is staying cool and comfortable. A new wave of cooling products is here to help soothe and refresh in an instant, from head to toe.

Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Cooling Gel

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For flushed skin that needs cooling, this facial moisturiser melts into skin and cools upon contact for an immediate refreshing feel. It brings comfort to thirsty skin while promoting a shine-free complexion, and shields skin from environmental stress.

Dermalogica Calm Water Gel

This water-gel moisturiser contains propanediol to combat the top three concerns of people with sensitive skin; redness, discomfort and dehydration, making it the perfect product to calm in hot conditions. It helps form a weightless barrier to help protect skin against environmental assault, too.

Fudge Cool Mint Shampoo

It’s not just skin that needs reviving. Fudge Cool Mint Shampoo contains menthol and peppermint to stimulate hair follicles for an invigorating shower experience. This detoxifying shampoo removes excess oil and build-up, while nourishing strands from roots to ends.

Goodness Be Cool Mist Toner

A face mist is a must and one of the most effective ways to cool down instantly. This alcohol-free offering is calming with aloe vera juice and natural extracts. It can be spritzed on the face after cleansing, over makeup or when hot or dry.

Le Tan After Sun Aloe Vera Gel

For when sunburn needs soothing, this cooling aloe vera gel leaves angry skin feeling soft, supple and hydrated. Green tea extract and provitamin B5 help relieve discomfort.

L’OCCITANE Icy Verbena Body Shower Gel

This shower gel helps to beat the heat with its cooling menthol formula. Used on hot summer days and nights, it is applied on dry skin before showering off for an intense icy effect.

LUSH Dream Cream Body Lotion

Containing calming ingredients such as oat milk and rose, this soothing concoction gently calms troubled skin. The all-natural, vegan formula contains olive oil, cocoa butter, lavender oil and more for a therapeutic experience.

Sunsense Aftersun Cooling Spray

Sunsense Aftersun Cooling Spray eliminates the need for harsh and irritating rubbing. The sprayable aftersun offers antioxidant protection and skin moisturisation. Store in the fridge for an extra cooling effect.

The Body Shop Peppermint Cooling Foot Spray

To soothe hot, overworked feet, this refreshing spray contains cooling ingredients such as peppermint oil and menthol for instant relief.

Weleda Burns & Bites Cooling Gel

Killing two birds with one stone, this all-natural gel heals sunburn and any irritated skin, while soothing itchy insect bites.