Chill Out With These Cooling Accessories

It’s summer and we’re still wearing face masks to protect us from Covid. It’s hot, sticky, and sweaty under those N95 masks. In an effort to cancel out this misery, we’ve found a face mask that is the complete opposite. It goes around your eyes and has an instant cooling sensation. Put it in the freezer before you head out for the day, so when you get home you can put it on for instant relief.

Sure, this isn’t made from diamonds, but this necklace will have you feeling icy — literally. (Sorry, we had to). The beads are made from a freezable gel that stays cold for about 30 minutes after you put it on, giving you a bit of sweet, sweet relief from muggy weather. If you really want to go all out, slap on the matching bracelet, too. Who doesn’t love a set?

For a quick pick-me-up in the morning (or whenever you need it), rolling this device over your face will deliver a dose of icy relief to your skin. The roller has a metal cylinder that evenly cools your skin as you use it, helping decrease swelling, relieve tension, and offer relief from headaches, all while also helping bring your body temperature down. And we won’t judge you for taking it out with you on extremely hot days. (If you watch Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, you already know this is a *great* de-stressing tool perfectly acceptable to whip out in the middle of tense conversations.) 

Are we the only ones who think summer scarves are counterintuitive? Consider this a summer scarf you won’t sweat underneath. This dainty piece of fabric harnesses the power of evaporation to help keep your body cool. To use it, simply wet the towel, wring it out, and place it on the back of your neck or wipe it across your pulse points for some relief from extreme heat. And if you do like the look of a summer scarf, tie this around your neck and call it an ascot! 

This headphone looking-contraption not only cools you off but instantly turns you into a supermodel! It sits at the base of your neck and blows a gentle stream of air around your face, giving you that perfectly undone, windswept, and cooled-off model look that even Cindy Crawford would envy. 

Consider this an extreme upgrade from the flimsy hand fan you used as a kid. It’s basically the Dyson version of the dollar store spray fan you had back in the day, with a bladeless construction that looks and feels high-tech. You can easily stash this in a purse or jacket pocket, and it can be used for three to six hours straight before the battery will need to be recharged.

A cooling mist is refreshing on a hot summer day, but what if it was also good for your skin? This formula from Kinfield won’t only offer a bit of relief from the heat, but it’s packed with aloe, spearmint, and cucumber that will help moisturize your skin and offer a lightly scented pick-me-up. Still got that spray fan from your childhood? Fill it with this spray instead of water. You’re welcome.

Give yourself a chilly little hug with this long ice pack. Handles on each end make it easy to wrap yourself up in an icy embrace. It’s the cuddle buddy you need for days when it’s too hot to even think about touching another human being. Wear it under clothing and no one will understand how you’re the only one not sweating.

We’re obsessed with this high-tech bracelet that uses your body’s biofeedback to keep you calm, cool, and collected. When you start to feel hot, simply press a button on the bracelet and it’ll deliver a cooling sensation to the inside of your wrist, which should make you feel cool all over. When you feel cold, it can also deliver warmth, keeping your teeth from chattering in cold offices or chilly restaurants. If only there was a button like this for every feeling.

Maybe these bracelets will become your Wonder Woman accessory of the summer, protecting you from any kind of heat nature throws your way. Admittedly they don’t look as chic as hers, but not all of us can be Amazonian superheroes. To activate the superpowers on these things, get them wet, wring them out, and enjoy how cool they get against your pulse points.