12 Refreshing Summer Self-Care Essentials You Can’t Miss
Hello friends 🖤 – Summer is around the corner, time to get on your summer glow with these 12 refreshing summer self-care essentials you can’t miss.
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Deep down in my heart, I am forever an October girl 🖤 but I have to admit, there is something special about these summer days.
As soon as the sun is out, the energy changes pretty much overnight, people are happier, the smiles get bigger and a sense of excitement is in the air.
Self-care has turned a bit into a buzzword these days and I know you know how important it is to have an established self-care routine in place if you are looking to live a happy and balanced life.
But I guess a quick reminder won’t hurt before diving into the ultimate summer self-care essentials.
What is self-care and why is self-care important?
When it comes to self-care, two points always stand out for me:
Self-care is a holistic approach: meaning, self-care is anything you do to improve your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. If you want to live a healthy and balanced lifestyle, self-care is an important part of this.
Self-care equals self-respect: when we practice self-care, we are mindful of our needs and desires, which helps us make better choices that align with our core values and overall life goals. If we live in alignment with who we are at the essence of our being, we are empowered to create a life that matters to us, bringing long-term joy and happiness with a deeper sense of purpose overall.
12 Must-have summer self-care essentials
Whether you are travelling abroad this summer or enjoying the summer days in your home country, don’t miss out on these 12 refreshing summer self-care essentials to help you rejuvenate your body and mind and no doubt will bring out that summer glow.
1. Dr. Pure Ice Roller
Need a morning wake-up call?
The Dr. Pure Ice Roller is an amazing summer self-care essentials and a perfect start to the day.
This ice face roller helps to relax your facial muscles, stimulates blood circulation, reduces puffiness, eliminates dark circles and so much more.
This ice roller is a super quick and easy self-care activity that you can easily add to your morning routine or evening routine without taking too much of your time.
This facial ice roller makes the skin look tighter and makes the overall appearance fresher and brighter. Reduce puffiness and redness within seconds. Indulge and refresh.
2. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Moisturizer SPF 25
Full exposure, I am not an expert when it comes to skincare products, and I wish I started learning more about my skin 15 years ago, but we are where we are.
My skin has always been a bit temperamental, especially with sunscreen and I am always nervous when trying a new product.
But long story short, the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Moisturizer with SPF 25 is my new go-to sunscreen and probably one of my favourite summer self-care essentials these days.
I am SO super happy about this find. The Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Moisturizer is super light-weight, deeply hydrating for the skin and I did not have a single breakout.
If you have temperamental skin like me, do yourself a favour and give this moisturizer a try.
Hydro Boost City Shield Water Gel Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and UVA/UVB SPF 25 protects your skin from environmental stressors, and hydrates and nourishes your skin at the same time.
3. Ninja BL660 Professional Blender
Smoothies are the perfect on-the-go snack and are a super easy way to get most of your daily nutrients and vitamins in one drink.
If you are looking to start a healthier diet, leverage the additional adrenaline of the summer days and consider the Ninja BL660 Professional Compact Smoothie & Food Processing Blender as your partner in crime.
This blender comes with everything you need and all parts are BPA-free and dishwasher safe.
Let your creativity flow, your tastebuds and body will appreciate it.
Enjoy on-the-go convenience and get into a habit of prepping your own smoothies this summer. Stay fresh while indulging in the colours of summer.
4. IRON °FLASK Sports Water Bottle
Welcome to summer self-care essentials #4, the IRON °FLASK Sports Water Bottle.
If you are a regular on my blog, you will have seen this reusable water bottle before as it is always my go-to when it comes to reusable water bottles.
This iconic water bottle is leakproof, hence the perfect travel companion, and comes in different sizes and beautiful colour options.
By far the best water bottle, beautifully designed, available in lots of different colours, and made of premium stainless steel. Rest assured you will find your perfect match.
5. Body Restore Shower Steamers Aromatherapy
I love shower steamers and these are perfect for summer.
Super refreshing and relaxing after a long day at work or whenever you need a rejuvenating refresher.
Shower fun + aromatherapy = wellness feeling
Immerse yourself in deep relaxation and wash away all day's stress with these rejuvenating and refreshing shower steamers.
6. LOOPS Rejuvenating Hydrogel Eye Mask
Another summer self-care essentials I wish I had known about earlier 🖤.
I saw LOOPS Hydrogel Eye Mask mentioned in Vogue, Glamour, Byrdie, etc. so I decided to finally give them a go and let me tell you, so worth it.
The eye mask is super hydrating, very easy to use and quickly became part of my Sunday routine.
Weekly reset eye mask: quickly alleviates the look of lacklustre, puffy skin. It hydrates, brightens and helps reduce wrinkles. The perfect addition to your self-care routine.
7. NYX PROFESSIONAL Vegan Lip Balm
Summer self-care essentials #7 is the NYX PROFESSIONAL Vegan Lip Balm.
I don’t wear much make-up anymore these days, but I do love a good lip balm. This lip balm is one of my favourites at the moment as it is super easy to apply, adds to a natural look and comes in a variety of different shades.
What I also like about the NYX make-up products is that they are cruelty-free and affordable.
Get a fat boost of fat care for your lips with this vegan formula powered with avocado, cloudberry and raspberry oils. This lightweight, buildable balmy formula provides 12hr hydration for all-day ultra-comfortable wear and care.
8. Basic Tank Top
My wardrobe consists of basics, and yes, my wardrobe is pretty much all 🖤.
The Artfish Women’s Tank Top is super soft, and stretchy and feels really nice on the skin. A must-have summer self-care essentials adding to that summer glow.
Does this tank top come in different colours? Yes, there is a HUGE selection to choose from.
Basic soft, stretchy, lightweight and comfortable knit ribbed fabric tank top in a variety of different colours. Pick your colour, pick your style.
9. Himalayan Salt Body Scrub
If you are looking to up your skincare routine, you cannot go wrong with the Himalayan Salt Body Scrub.
This body scrub is a true allrounder and super versatile, as you can use it as a body scrub, facial scrub, hand scrub, or foot scrub and I also use it as a lip scrub.
Apart from that, it simply smells amazing 🖤.
The Himalayan Salt Body Scrub can be used as a body, facial, hand or foot scrub. Exfoliating with Himalayan Salts can improve the texture, tone & appearance of your skin, reduce the appearance of acne/blemishes, dark spots, wrinkles and fine lines, and so much more. Apart from that is simply smells amazing...
10. Dollger Oversized Square Sunglasses
Of course, I had to add a pair of sunglasses in the mix…meet summer self-care essentials #10 the Dollger Oversized Square Sunglasses.
If you ask me, oversized is a must when it comes to sunglasses. I have a small face, but I cannot resist oversized sunglasses…never.
They do come in different and fun colour variations, so there is room to play!
The oversized square design and compact delicate frame make these sunglasses look stylish and exquisite at the same time. The candy colour lens will match pretty much any summer outfit.
11. Hatisan Summer Tote Bag
Do you 🖤 the grungy style as much as I do?
The hatisan Summer Tote Bag is perfect for a day at the beach or a shopping trip in the city.
Simple, yet stylish and above all, it has quite a bit of room to store your belongings.
The grunge fairycore style tote bags are not only perfect for seaside holidays but also attract a lot of attention in daily life.
12. Sunlit Silky Soft Boho Sand Proof Beach Blanket
The Sunlit Beach Blanket features the most beautiful mandala designs and will definitely make you stand out on the beach.
This beach blanket will easily fit in any suitcase without taking up too much space. It comes nicely folded in a compact 12″ x 7″ durable mesh bag for easy travelling and weighs only 1 pound.
The blanket is perfect for use at the beach, in the park, in open-air festivals, etc.
Get ready to stand out on the beach with this uniquely designed beach blanket. The blanket is perfect for the beach, park, outdoor festivals etc. and comes neatly folded in a mesh bag for easy transportation. A must-have item this summer.
Summer self-care essentials FAQ
How do I take care of myself in summer?
Most importantly stay hydrated and make sure that you drink enough water. The easiest way to do so is to get yourself a water bottle and carry your reusable water bottle with you all day. Get a size that you can easily fit into your bag.
Make sure to keep your water bottle filled up during the day this will help remind you to keep drinking.
What are some good summer self-care ideas?
I am glad you asked. Check out my blog post 12 Self-Care Ideas for Summer – Splish, Splash The Ultimate Summer Fun to get a list of summer self-care ideas and activities. Indulge and enjoy my friends 🖤.
What is a good self-care day in summer?
My perfect summer self-care day in the city:
Get up early and start your day with yoga, journaling and a gratitude practice.
After that fuel your body with a light and nourishing breakfast.
Think of an activity/hobby etc. that you always wanted to do but never had the time to do and spend a good few hours doing this activity/hobby.
Plan in a couple of hours at the water to cool off. Think nearby beach, lake, swimming pool, etc. And yes, treat yourself to your favourite ice cream.
In the evening, head out to watch the sunset.
Tip: Stay present for yourself and limit your social media time on that day, maybe even consider taking a social media detox for a day.
Self-care promotes physical and mental health, helps to reduce stress levels, can ease anxiety, boost self-esteem and self-worth, boost productivity and creativity, allows a healthy work-life balance and so much more.
Having a regular self-care routine can make a huge difference to your overall physical and mental well-being. Give it a try and see for yourself this summer 🖤.
I hope you enjoyed this summer self care essentials list as well as all the summer self-care tips we talked about.
In case you have any questions or would like to leave a comment, please feel free to do so in the comments section below.
Below I listed a bit of summer reading for you – make sure to check it out:
- 5 Benefits of Yoga in the Morning – Special: 3-Day Morning Yoga Challenge
- 17 Self-Love Affirmations – The Ultimate Path to Your Happiness
- How to Start Journaling – The Ultimate Guide for Beginners
Stay wild,
Nicolle
Featured image: Photo by Roberto Nickson on Unsplash
Hi, I am Nicolle, a Senior Marketing professional, certified Yoga Teacher and Wellness Blogger. I am the founder of Let Your Shadow Shine Yoga and this blog. I am here to support you along your self-discovery journey, offering empowering tools like yoga, holistic well-being tips and transformative personal growth strategies.
I want that beach blanket!
This is definitely a good one to have 😉
Love this list! That water bottle is so cute! I’ve had my eye on an ice roller for a while so may have to get one now! 🙂
So happy to hear that you enjoyed the list 😉
Thanks so much for stopping by, hope to see you back soon and keep me posted on that ice roller 😉
I have never heard of the ice roller before but that thing sounds awesome!!
Yes, that is definitely a good one to have 😉
Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Keep up the fantastic work, Nicolle! Your passion and dedication to helping others lead happy and fulfilling lives through self-care are truly commendable. I can’t wait to see your autumn self-care essentials and dive into your upcoming self-care series. Thank you for sharing your insights and spreading positivity and joy. You’re making a real difference in people’s lives!
Thank you so much for all your kind words Julie, really appreciate it, that means so much to me!!
Thank you so much for stopping by and hope to see you back soon 😉