Stay Cool As A Cucumber This Summer

In case you hadn't noticed, it's super summer outside. Hot, sticky weather that makes you want to jump into a tub of ice every time you get home from a long day outside. There are definitely ways to avoid an overheated freak out. Here are a few helpful calming and cooling tips and the products that will make you say "Ahhh" with a Zen-like breath.

TIP #1: DON'T STRESS, DECOMPRESS

You may not have time in your busy schedule, but taking a calming bath with lukewarm water may be the relaxing, refreshing break you need after a long day on your feet. Fill the tub with tepid water and add some mineral bath salts. I like AHAVA Comforting Juniper Mineral Bath Salts ($22.00, ahava.com), which combines 21 Dead Sea minerals like potassium and calcium to provide relief for tired muscles. The salts have a fragrant scent of juniper and white floral extracts and leave your skin feeling soft and relaxed.

TIP #2: TURN DOWN YOUR INTERNAL THERMOMETER

 Take it down a notch or two by popping a gel-based masque like Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Masque ($45.00, peterthomasroth.com) in the fridge for an hour and then applying it all over your face. It'll reduce your surface temperature instantly and make your whole body feel at ease. This gel masque has cucumber, papaya, chamomile and pineapple extracts which instantly revive dull skin as well.

TIP #3: CLEAN UP THE  EXCESS OIL

Some how excess oil on the face never seems to look dewy and glowing. It just always ends up look sweaty and messy. Fight oil and control surface shine with Jouer Essential Matte Touch botanical mattifier ($26.00, jouercosmetics.com). Use it under makeup or alone to absorb excess narsty oil. Never feel self-conscious in a candid picture again!

Disclosure: We received  samples of AHAVA Comforting Juniper Mineral Bath Salts and Jouer Essential Matte Touch