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1. A jar-style fruit fly trap to help keep your summer produce free of sneaky little snack thieves. Just give this jar a shake, open it up, and set it down wherever you tend to see flying pests gather. It’ll lure ‘em to their deaths for up to 21 days, leaving you to enjoy your strawberries in peace.
2. Some “bust dust” anti-boob-sweat powder, so your bra will stay miraculously un-swampy no matter how hot it gets. Talc-free and powered by soothing lavender and chamomile, this sprayable pick from Megababe fights dampness in even the sweatiest of places, keeping you dry and comfortable all day long. Sweat rash, begone!
3. A pair or two of period-friendly underwear, because, hey, guess what? Turns out absorbent undies are great for the general grossness of summer, too! These moisture-wicking, bikini-style briefs from Cora can hold up to three tampons’ worth of fluid — and reviewers say they’re super comfortable to wear, too. Say goodbye to unpleasant swampy undercarriage problems.
4. A volcanic face roller that'll keep even the worst summertime greasies at bay. If you're oil-prone at the best of times (*raises hand*), and even more oily when it's hot out (*raises hand again*), you're no doubt familiar with the wonders of oil-absorbing products. Giving your face a roll with this unique device will rid you of excess oil — but unlike single-use, disposable sheets, it can also be washed and reused pretty much in perpetuity.
5. A stick of Body Glide anti-friction balm, because you don't have to put up with summer sweat-fueled chafing! Just apply a little of this soothing balm wherever you tend to experience discomfort — your thighs, your neck, under your bra band, you name it — and it’ll help everything, y'know, glide instead of stick. Aaaah. That’s better.
6. Some cooling after-sun lotion that’ll not only soothe sunburnt skin, but also help with all that nasty peeling you’ve probably got in your future. This bottle of magic from Sun Bum contains not just aloe vera, but also vitamin E and cocoa butter to provide intense hydration and cooling relief for angry, flaking skin.
7. Or a bottle of plain ol' aloe vera gel, because sometimes, simpler is better. The formula might be basic, but that’s what makes it so effective: It’s 97.7% pure aloe and contains no alcohol (which can be drying — not great for burns!), so you can be sure that you’re treating your stinging epidermis with the care it needs.
8. An insulated wine tumbler with a handy dandy lid, so you can spend hours on the patio without risking mosquitos or other flying bugs landing in your drink (ew). Bonus: This stainless-steel tumbler will also keep your rosé or your favorite mocktail cold for up to 12! Whole! Hours!
9. A cooling mattress pad that’ll keep those night sweats at bay and finally let you sleep. If you’re someone who runs hot when they snooze (hi, it’s me, I am a furnace), getting the proper amount of zzzzs can be trying at the best of times – and during the summer? Let’s just say that constantly waking up in a pool of sweat is, uh, not an ideal sleeping situation. Enter this mattress pad: Thanks to its “cool touch” technology, it absorbs heat to help regulate your temperature and keep you cool all night long.
10. And a set of moisture-wicking bed sheets, so you can stay extra comfortable while you snooze in the summer heat. These lightweight, microfiber sheets also boast an antimicrobial treatment, by the way, so they’ll help keep any bacteria that might result from the whole ~summer sweat~ thing at bay, too.
11. AND a set of comfy notch collar PJs that’ll keep you cool in more ways than one. This two-piece set is made of soft modal fabric for breathability — and the retro styling is just *chef’s kiss*.
12. A Thermacell mosquito repeller reviewers say is a true miracle worker for silently and scentlessly waving away buzzing, biting buggies. This doohickey doesn’t use any sprays or smoke, making it a great option for those who are sensitive to scents and such. Just pop in a repellent cartridge, turn the thing on, and enjoy a blissfully bug-free environment for up to 12 hours.
13. A refreshing facial mist to chill your sun-soaked skin out and keep your mug hydrated. This spray from La Roche-Posay uses thermal spring water packed full of antioxidants and minerals to help calm parched, heat-flushed, and sensitive skin.
14. A six-pack of moisture-wicking, breathable workout socks, so your toesies can feel cool, dry, and comfy all summer long – whether or not you actually, y’know, work out in them. Reviewers say these no-show socks are great for whenever you’re on your feet for a substantial amount of time, whether that's your weekly tennis match or a long shift at work.
15. And some shoe refresher spray, if your favorite pair of kicks tends to get a little…fragrant during the warmer months. (The summer foot sweat struggle is very, very real.) From the odor eliminator experts at Arm & Hammer, this easy-to-use spray gets rid of smells on contact — and it even keeps providing extra protection after you’ve spritzed it inside your shoes or sandals, courtesy of its sweat-activated formula.
16. An ice roller that’ll soothe everything from sunburn to bug bites (and goodness knows you can use every ounce of relief from the vast array of discomforts the summer brings). Just pop this sucker in the fridge for at least four hours; then, all you need to do is pull it out and roll it over whatever ails you: Your forehead, your arm, your thighs, you name it.
17. Some cooling anti-itch spray from Benadryl, in the event that you run into an outdoor irritant or two while you’re enjoying the sun. Effective against bug bites, sunburn, poison ivy, and more, it works on contact to calm things down while your body gets the healing process started.
18. A cooling towel to keep on hand during the hottest of days, because overheating is the worst. When it’s dry, this handy pick wicks sweat and moisture away quickly; dampen it with some water, though, and it’ll actually help cool you down quicker.
19. A powerful stain remover spray that’ll tackle even the worst sweat splotches — or grass stains, or ice cream dribbles, or whatever else the warmer weather throws at you and your clothes. A spritz of this super-charged formula from Shout, a few minutes of waiting, and then a trip through the laundry, and bam — your favorite shirts and shorts will be like new.
20. And a tube of Flamingo ingrown hair spot treatment, if you’re someone who a) shaves, and b) tends to, uh, feel the burn a little more during the summer, due to shaving more frequently. This soothing spot treatment uses white willow bark and lactic acid to reduce swelling and calm redness, bumps, and irritation. Just slap a little on twice a day wherever you’re feeling it to beat back the discomfort.
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