
It is hotter than a witch’s teat here in NYC, yuck! So I rolled on over to the Today Show this mornin’ and showed the good folks how to stay looking and feeling cool!
Watch segment here! And keep reading for killer tips!
The dog days of summer are finally and it’s so hot you’re kinda wishing they’d go away! Before you go hiding out till fall, try clever cooling products that will allow you to keep the summer fun while losing the heat and sweat!
For the garden
1. The OccuNomix MiraCool Bandana®
Tie on a MiraCool bandana and feel your temperature drop, while your energy soars. These fun bandanas contains super absorbent cooling crystals (polymers) which retain cool water and work in concert with the evaporation process. The cooling sensations from the MiraCool pass to pulse points and are carried throughout the body! You can wrap around neck, forehead or wrists. Perfect for wearing when gardening or working in the yard.
$2, Available on Amazon.com
While Running
2. OccuNomix MiraCool® Phase Change® Hat/Cap Cooler
Initially designed to keep construction workers cool underneath their hard hats, these 4-inche cooling pads contain technology that keeps the pads at 50 degrees for up to 1 hour even in dire heat and humidity.
Perfect for tucking into your baseball cap and taking a jog!
They are specifically designed to absorb excess heat build-up and aid in reduction of perspiration.
$17, safetysmartgear.com
At the Beach
3. Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, and Rosewater.
Keep this refreshing spritzer in your cooler at the beach for an invigorating cool off.
Martha Stewart is a big fan of this hydrating mist.
$7, http://www.mariobadescu.com
Mario Badescu After Sun Cooling Gel. This aloe-based cooling gel is formulated with rose extract and menthol to heal and nourish après sun.
$14, http://www.mariobadescu.com
At a BBQ
4. The sun is no longer a threat to mom’s backyard picnic with the Pampered Chef’s Cool & Serve Square! With two removable and reversible freezer trays, dishes will stay cool in the sunshine for four to six hours. Its interchangeable design has more than 15 different configurations to fit all your summer dishes – split it up between a relish tray and deviled eggs, or fruits and veggies with chips and salsa!
$42 thepamperedchef.com
While Sleeping
Sleeping too hot? There’s a new pillow that can help! The Comfort Pillow by Magniflex uses a patented Coolmax® Fabric commonly found in sports uniforms helps maintain a cool head and neck - where most perspiration occurs!
This awesome pillow is breathable, dries fast, wicks moisture away from the skin, removable and machine-washable!
$100, citisleep.com