Keep your cool this summer

However, there are other ways to keep your cool through the summer. We’ve rounded up five for your consideration, including several tried-and-true methods from the days before “aircon.”
Give one or two a shot, and see how they work for you.
Go tropical
Take the lead of those who spend most of their lives in the tropics: lose, lightweight cotton and linen clothing rules.
Our African kaftan is similar to the Mexican guayabera and Filipino barong, all constructed to cool you naturally.
These wick moisture from the skin and are worn untucked to promote air circulation.
Madras is another good summertime choice for both men’s and women’s clothing.
Don’t forget the old standard of the American Deep South: seersucker. Originally an Indian import, its crisp cotton and cooling ridges make it a hot weather classic.
Cool that pulse point
When you were sick as a child, your mom may have brought you a cold facecloth and laid it on your forehead.
This idea works the same way.
Chill your pulse points by running cold water over your wrist for a minute or so each hour.
Splashing water on your temples or face can produce a similar effect.
Don’t eat, graze
Ever notice how you feel hot after a big meal? It’s not just because the food was served warm.
Big, protein-laden meals force your body to stoke its metabolic fires. The solution is to break up your eating into smaller, more frequent meals, including lots of fresh fruit and salads. You’ll feel cooler — and it’s better for you, anyway.
Eat to sweat
Latin America, India, Thailand are some of the world’s hottest places. And they happen to serve some of the world’s hottest foods.
Scientists have argued for years over why this is the case, but the most likely reason is that spicy foods make you sweat without actually raising your body temperature.
Chalk it up to capsaicin, a chemical found in things like hot peppers. Once your skin is damp, you’ll feel cooled by its evaporation.
Stay cool under
the covers
A lot of people find it difficult to sleep in hot weather.
Want to cool the bed down? Fill a standard hot water bottle with ice water. Use it to cool your ankles and the back of your knees — it works. You can also try bagging your sheets and tossing them in the freezer for an hour or two before bed.
Cooling your head cools your entire body. Opt for a cool and absorbent pillow of organic cotton it at all possible.
And now on to your skin.
Skin care needs during the hot summer months are different from the routine you use in the winter.
From increased acne to the dangers of the sun’s UV rays, protecting, hydrating and nourishing the skin during hot weather conditions can be a daunting task. Thankfully, there are some easy ways to keep the skin looking lovely all summer long.
Sunscreen
Hot weather generally means sunshine and wearing sunscreen is probably the most important thing you can do to protect skin from the sun.
Remember to apply sunscreen every two hours, or more frequently if you are sweating a lot or doing activities in water.
Choosing a higher SPF will give added protection for a longer period of time from damaging UV rays, but if the day is extremely hot, sweating all of the sunscreen off could be a distinct possibility.
Perspiration
Perspiration can cause skin issues, such as heat rash, so combating sweat should be a priority in hot weather skin care.
Frequent washing can help prevent a buildup of sweat that could lead to a rash, but choose a gentle cleanser that won’t dry out or irritate the skin.
Breakouts
Skin tends to be more prone to breakouts in hot weather, so it’s a good idea to take precautionary measures to prevent acne flare-ups.  Acne mechanica is a particular kind of acne common in hot weather.
This condition occurs when high temperatures combine with repetitive rubbing, such as under a sports helmet, and acne erupts in that location on the skin.
Hydration
One way to keep skin healthy in hot weather is by treating it from the inside out.
Keeping the body well hydrated can prevent skin from succumbing to the drying effects of summer heat.
You should also be using a daily moisturiser that is oil-free to help keep skin from becoming dehydrated.
To keep truly hydrated you should be drinking at least 1,5 litres of pure water along over and above any other beverages you may consume in a day.
Spritzers
Nothing cools you off better than a blast of fresh cold mist.
 Clarins EP3 is a world first in that not only is it a spritzer that will keep your skin refreshed and hydrated, but will also provide protection against the negative effects of indoor and outdoor pollution and artificial electromagnetic waves which speed up skin ageing. This is an ultra-sheer mist with multiple benefits, spritz over your bare skin, moisturiser and make-up at any time, as often as you like.
Store them in your refrigerator for a quick fix of cool and a great way to freshen skin when it’s truly steamy outside.
Stay cool with Clarins.

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