12 Must-Have Summer Self-Care Essentials To Rejuvenate Body And Mind

I 🖤 sharing my latest Amazon finds with you; today I am sharing 12 irresistible summer self-care essentials that will inspire your daily self-care routine and boost your physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

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Key take out

• Self-care is a holistic approach: 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 for ourselves 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 happiness and joy.
• The 12 irresistible summer self-care essentials below are a mix of items that will positively contribute to your physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing.

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For most people, the summer months are the best time of the year: long summer days, beautiful summer nights, iced coffees everywhere, BBQ parties, travelling abroad exploring new countries, diving into the festival season, etc.

Yes, summer has so much to look forward to.

Apart from all that, summer is always easier on the mood compared to autumn and winter. Yet it is important to keep up your healthy habits. Yes, this is your old friend ‘consistency’ speaking.

If you want to live a healthy and balanced lifestyle, self-care is an important part of this.

What is self-care and why is self-care important?

Self-care is a holistic approach: 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 key.

Self-care equals self-respect: when we practice self-care, we are mindful of our needs and desires, which helps us make better choices for ourselves 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 happiness and joy.

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12 Irresistible summer self-care essentials

All summer self-care essentials below will positively contribute to your physical, mental and spiritual well-being. As mentioned previously, self-care is a holistic approach and looking at self-care as a holistic approach is what inspired this list of summer self-care essentials.

Get yourself an iced coffee and let me introduce you to my favourite summer self-care essentials.

Summer self-care essentials #1: Dr. Pure Ice Roller

Need a morning wake-up call? Yes, please!

The Dr. Pure Ice Roller is an amazing summer self-care essentials and a perfect start to the day. The ice face roller helps to relax your facial muscles and stimulates blood circulation and natural collagen production.

Enjoy a facial Spa experience every morning: simply glide the ice roller over your face to reduce puffiness, eliminate dark circles, diminish signs of ageing, decrease oil production, etc.

I love the refreshing feeling and it is a super quick and easy, yet very relaxing and rejuvenating self-care activity that you can easily add to your morning routine and/or evening routine without it taking too much time.

The Dr. Pure Ice Roller is super compact and lightweight so you can easily add it to your travel essentials.

Summer self-care essentials #2: Neutrogena Invisible Face Sunscreen

In my search for more affordable skin care products, I came across the Neutrogena skin care products and the Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Facial Sunscreen is one product that I recently added to my collection.

Now, full exposure, I am not an expert when it comes to skincare products, but my skin has always been a bit…let’s say temperamental, especially with sunscreen so I am always a bit nervous when trying new skincare products, but let me tell you, I am so happy that I gave this product a try!

The Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defence Face Sunscreen comes with SPF 60+, is invisible on all skin tones, features UVA/UVB protection and an antioxidant complex to protect against the sun and environmental aggressors.

Perfect for these long summer days at the beach. A must-have summer self-care essentials for every beach bag.

Summer self-care essentials #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 thinking about starting a healthier diet, the Ninja BL660 Professional Compact Smoothie & Food Processing Blender is your partner in crime.

This blender comes with everything you need and all parts are BPA-free and dishwasher safe.

I mainly use The Ninja BL660 Professional Compact Smoothie & Food Processing Blender to make my smoothies as part of my morning routine, but let me assure you this little ninja has many more talents!

Summer self-care essentials #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 this blog, you will know this one already as this is my go-to water bottle for travel, leisure, sports, etc.

Staying hydrated is so important, especially during the summer. 60% of the human body is water. Drinking water keeps your brain active, helps the digestive system, keeps us energized, regulates the body temperature, hydrates the skin, helps to detox, etc. Apart from this, water carries lots of important nutrients.

The IRON °FLASK Sports Water Bottle is leakproof, hence the perfect travel companion, and comes in different sizes and a lot of beautiful colour options.

Pick your IRON °FLASK Sports Water Bottle today – what are you waiting for?

Summer self-care essentials #5: NutraChamps Super Greens

A healthy lifestyle consists of 5 key elements: sleep, movement, nutrition, stress management, and a positive attitude toward life.

But I hear ya…we all live busy lives and sometimes keeping up with everything can be difficult. Hence food supplements such as the NutraChamps Super Greens can be a great addition to a balanced diet.

The NutraChamps Super Greens come with over 40 nourishing nutrients helping you to boost your energy, cleanse and detox your body, boost your immune system, support your digestion, etc.

I take my daily dose of Supergreens with my smoothie. A quick, yet powerful way to contribute to your physical well-being.

Summer self-care essentials #6: Patchology Hydrating Under Eye Patches

Work hard and play hard is what they say…right?

Well, the Patchology Rose Hydrating Under Eye Patches will definitely help you out the next morning. As if last night never happened…

The under-eye patches are super refreshing, help to reduce fine wrinkles, hydrate the skin, and give you a wonderful glow and fresh start to the day. Just what you need after a long night out.

I always keep them in my fridge just in case. Oh and as they are so small, make sure to take the Patchology Rose Hydrating Under Eye Patches with you on holidays to enjoy a nice little Spa break in the hotel room.

Summer self-care essentials #7: Mario Badescu Facial Spray

Summer self-care essentials #7 is a facial spray and to be completely transparent with you, I always thought that facial sprays are totally overrated, but I guess I was wrong. I really got to appreciate these facial sprays, especially during the hot summer days.

These two together are a truly powerful combination. Simply spray on your face and neck area and let the product do its magic.

The facial spray with aloe, herbs, and rosewater helps to hydrate and energize your skin. And the facial spray with aloe, chamomile, and lavender replenishes the skin leaving the complexion balanced and bright.

Again super refreshing on a hot summer day and I like the lavender before I go to bed.

The Mario Badescu Facial Spray is ideal for all skin types and in addition to this, they are vegan, oil-free, paraben-free, gluten-free & sulfate-free.

Summer self-care essentials #8: Panama Jack Sunscreen Lip Balm – SPF 45

Pure lip balm love…yes!

The Panama Jack Sunscreen lip balm is a power pack of four lip balms that help you to protect your lips from the sunshine, perfect for a day at the beach or outside enjoying the long summer days.

Vanilla, mango dreamsicle and tropical – the perfect summer holiday set.

The Panama Jack SPF 45 sunscreen lip balm is non-waxy/sticky, goes on smooth, offers broad spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection, and simply tastes amazing.

This product is designed to a cruelty-free with no animal testing formula.

Summer self-care essentials #9: Himalayan Salt Body Scrub

Allow yourself some time to relax and rejuvenate with the Himalayan Salt Detox Scrub.

The Himalayan Salt 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.

The product is a body exfoliator, cleanser, and moisturizer that leaves skin hydrated, soft, and smooth. It is suitable for all skin types and yes, pretty much a perfect match for all your skin care needs I would say, plus it smells really nice too!

If you are looking to up your skincare routine, you cannot go wrong with the Himalayan Salt Body Scrub.

Summer self-care essentials #10: Dollger Oversized Square Sunglasses

Of course, I had to add a pair of sunglasses in there…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…especially these ones.

They do come in different color variations so it might be worth considering getting a couple of pairs so that if you lose one pair you still have a backup. Plus you can easily mix and match between all your beautiful summer outfits.

And yes, these trendy sunglasses come with UVA and UVB protection.

Summer self-care essentials #11: Exclusive Writing Journal

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health and journaling is a great tool for personal development and personal growth.

I love journaling and I always have a few journals on the go, but you can use this journal also as a diary to keep track of your summer adventures or as a notebook for work, etc.

This journal is a real treat. It is super elegant and unique at the same time, a perfect gift for a friend or of course for yourself.

The Exclusive Writing Journal comes in a beautiful box, so even if you get it for yourself you get the joy of unwrapping a present.

Tip: If you have been thinking about starting a journal but are not sure how to get started, let me help you out, check out my blog post How to Start Journaling – The Ultimate Guide for Beginners.

Summer self-care essentials #12: Sunlit Silky Soft Boho Sand Proof Beach Blanket

No beach day without a beach blanket!

The Sunlit Beach Blanket features the most beautiful mandala designs and will definitely make you stand out on the beach.

The blanket is also a great photo backdrop, perfect for selfies and posts on Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, etc.

The Sunlit 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.

In addition to this, you have a huge variety of beautiful colours to choose from. Sorry!

Summer self-care essentials – questionnaire

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 water bottle with you all day. Make sure to keep your water bottle filled up during the day this will help remind you to keep drinking.

In addition to this, apply sunscreen and avoid outdoor activities during peak heat. Spending time outside is great, but personally, I always try to limit it to the cooler parts of the day.

And last but certainly not least, make sure to keep a balanced diet and get your beauty sleep.

What are some good summer self-care ideas?

I am glad you asked that question and of course I have you covered.

Plan a day around a water activity, think about an outdoor cinema, consider a digital detox, how about a festival,…if these ideas got you interested, check out my blog post on 12 Self-Care Ideas for Summer – Splish, Splash The Ultimate Summer Fun to get the full list of summer self-care ideas and activities.

Summer fun is guaranteed! And rest assured that these wellness activities for summer will make your summer unforgettable wherever you are.

What is a good self-care day in summer?

This is up to you and your personal preferences, but if it was me planning a good self-care day in summer I would do the following:

Get up early and start your day with morning 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.

Treat yourself to a facial, a bunch of flowers, maybe get your nails done, or anything else that speaks to you.

In the evening head out to watch the sunset and reflect upon the day.

That would be my kind of self-care day in summer. What would yours look like?

Tip: Limit your social media on that day, maybe even consider taking a social media detox for a day.

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Self-care is so important, it really makes a difference to have a regular self-care routine in place and these summer self-care essentials can be a great addition to your self-care routine and self-care activities.

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.

If you would like to dive deeper into summer self-care tips or summer self care ideas make sure to check out my self-care series:

Let Your Shadow Shine Self-Care Series

• 12 Self-Care Ideas for Summer – Splish, Splash The Ultimate Summer Fun
• 12 Super Cosy Self-Care Ideas for Autumn – Bonus: How to Make a Self-Care Kit
• 12 Icy Cool Self-Care Ideas for Winter To Warm Your Body And Soul
• The Ultimate 12 Self-Care Ideas for Spring
• How to Practice Self-Care at Work: Time To Level Up Your Work-Life

There are lots of self-care ideas for you and moving forward I will also add self-care essentials for each season. This way you have the full package and are all set with your self-care ideas and self-care essentials for each of the seasons.

Next up is autumn and I cannot wait for autumn. My goth heart loves Halloween and anything Halloween related. So make sure to stay tuned.

I hope you enjoyed this summer self care essentials list as well as all the summer self care tips we talked about.

But for now, enjoy your summer, and don’t forget to create your summer playlist. I love a good summer playlist.

Please feel free to leave me a comment below, and/or share this blog post with a friend of yours who you think might enjoy it as well, let’s spread the love together.

Have a magical day and stay wild,

Nicolle

Featured image: Photo by Roberto Nickson on Unsplash