'Amazon beauty must-haves I use to stay cool in heatwave and perfect for commute'
Commuting in hot weather can end up in a sticky condition and beauty writer Tiffany Lo found a body wipe that cools down skin temperature by 3°C with a cooling sensation
As much as we love the sunshine in this lovely weather, it is almost impossible to commute and arrive your destination without drenching in sweat. Taking a bottle of water with you is good to stay hydrated but when it comes to sticky conditions that could ruin your outfit, I have found a solution to keep dry and cool.
Japan beauty brands have been selling these Cooling Body Wipes that delivers an instant cooling relief to the skin and they claim to cool body temperature by 3°C - and brands like Biore and Gatsby are selling fragrance-free and menthol scented cooling wipes, which UK shoppers can get it on Amazon for £21.84.
I got a pack of Biore's Cooling Body Wipes during my travel and it has been a life saver for me, especially when I had to get to central London through central line or northern line where the trains are not equipped with air conditioning.
Most trains are installed with a ventilation system as well as windows at the end of the carriage, but these features are made redundant when the carriage is crammed with commuters. A handheld electric fan like this Kensuka Rechargeable Portable Hand Held Fan works to improve air flow but it is heavy and big to carry it in the bag.
Gatsby Cooling Body Wipes
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The disposable Body Wipes are infused with hyaluronic acid to replenish hydration and a quick wipe can get rid of the sweat and delivers a cold relief to skin. I always put a pack (of 30 pieces) in my bag and use it the second I got out of the tube. The cooling sensation stayed on my skin for at least half an hour and it feels better than taking a shower.
Body mists also work such as this Susanne Kaufmann Cooling Body Mist, priced £30 at SpaceNK, and it's infused with menthol, citronella oil, horse chestnut extract and eucalyptus oil - perfect to soothe the skin after too much time in the hot sun. Charlotte Tilbury's Hydrator Mist is specifically designed for the face and the £35 bottle is packed with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and pollution defence for a dewy glow on-the-go.
Back to my picked cooling wipes, there are 30 in total, and given the UK's short-lived hot weather, it's rare that I get to finish the whole pack. Once it's opened, and from my experience, the wipes dry out over time, so I would suggest using it for a single holiday at a time.
Amazon sells the Gatsby Cooling Body Wipes at £21.84, and shoppers are paying 72p per wipe. While it stated 'for men', the citrus scent is quite universal. Alternatively, I would suggest the Disposable Towels, which can be found on Amazon at £6.65 for a pack of 100. Simply douse the compressible towel with cold water, and it can be used as a face wipe or body wipe.
At Boots, there is a Luna Daily The Everywhere Spray-to-Wipe, £8, a cleansing spray formulated thermal water, prebiotic lactic acid and inulin and Vitamins C, E and F, to strengthen, nourish and protect skin microbiome.
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