Survive the Summer Heat: 6 Cool-down Essentials for Intense Sunny Days

While there are many things to love about summer, there’s one downside to this sunshine-filled season: the sweltering hot weather. In tropical countries like ours, the heat can feel completely on another level—but don’t worry! To combat the rising temperatures, here’s a helpful list of daily must-haves for cooling down and protecting yourself and your loved ones from the intense summer sun.

There’s no need to leave your home and subject yourself to the heat to get these summer essentials as well, because you can conveniently order them via the SM Malls Online app and receive them at your doorstep within the same day through same-day delivery.

Your defense against harmful UV rays

Have fun under the sun without letting harmful ultraviolet rays damage your skin by including a strong sunscreen like the Beach Hut Max Clear Spray Sunscreen SPF100 in your daily routine. With extreme protection at SPF 100++, this sunscreen gives you a long period of defense against UV rays—and its spray-type packaging even makes reapplication more convenient. It also offers broad UVA and UVB spectrum protection, which is important to avoid sunburn, skin aging, and other kinds of sun damage. 

Despite these loaded features and heavy-duty resistance to sweat and water, this sunscreen doesn’t leave a sticky and oily feeling on your skin. This keeps it light and comfortable even when worn under makeup, so it’s perfect for hot and humid days.

Get the Beach Hut Max Clear Spray Sunscreen SPF100 150mL for only P609 at Watsons in all 12 malls at the SM Malls Online app until April 30.

Your ultimate hydration buddy

Drinking water is one of the easiest, healthiest, and most effective ways to stay cool during a hot day. To ensure that you meet your daily hydration needs, carry a reusable tumbler like Healthy Human’s 32oz Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle wherever you go. 

With its impressive insulation, this bottle can keep your drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 12 hours. Its wide mouth can also easily fit ice cubes if you want extra cooling, which is perfect for days when the heat gets too intense. No need to worry about making a mess during storage either, because this bottle has a sweat-free design and leakproof lid to keep your drink secured.

Get the 32oz Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle - Plum for only P1,000 at Healthy Human in SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, and SM City North Edsa at the SM Malls Online app until April 30.

A fun way to hydrate your furbabies

Our pets are more sensitive to rising temperatures, which puts them at a huge health risk during summer. To keep them safe this season, they must also stay constantly hydrated—and a nifty device like the Kennel Pro Pet Water Fountain is here to help. 

An upgrade from basic water bowls for pets, this fountain has a circulating water system and four filtration stages that ensure fresh and clean water for your furbabies. It also has an intelligent pump and smart LED light that automatically activates when the water level is low to alert you and prevent the fountain from running dry, so your pets can always have water on standby during hot days.

Bring home the Kennel Pro Pet Water Fountain for only P999 from Pet Express in all 12 malls at the SM Malls Online app until April 30.

A quick and handy cooling solution

What’s the secret to instantly refreshing yourself after being hot and sweaty from the summer weather? It’s simple: Use wet wipes with a bonus cooling factor like the Alcogel Below Zero Cooling Wipes from Bench! 

Made with menthol, aloe, and green tea extracts, these wet wipes give a cooling sensation for instant relief during a warm summer day. It’s also perfect for gently cleansing your skin from any dirt, oil, or residue that adds to the hot and sticky feeling.

Get the Alcogel Below Zero Cooling Wipes at 26% off for only P149 (originally P200) at Bench in all 12 malls at the SM Malls Online app until April 30.

For physical protection against the sun

Aside from wearing sunscreen, you may also use protective clothing and accessories like umbrellas as a second line of defense against the sun’s harmful rays. 

With its wide canopy that features the famous cartoon character Panda as its adorable design, Miniso’s We Bare Bears Collection Sun Umbrella provides ample shade to shield you from the sun. Perfect for commuters and people who are always on the go, this foldable umbrella’s portable size and sturdy yet lightweight frame make it easy to carry or fit into your bag. 

Enjoy a 10% discount on the We Bare Bears Collection Sun Umbrella (Panda), now available for only P314.10 from an original price of P349, at Miniso in all 12 malls at the SM Malls Online app until April 30.

On-the-go cooldown essential

No need to get tired from fanning yourself to cool down, because a portable fan like the Firefly Rechargeable 6” Fan with Night Light can help you enjoy fresh air effortlessly this summer. With a full charging time of four hours, this portable fan can run for up to six hours at low speed, three at mid-speed, and two at high speed. It also has a bonus night light function, which makes it even more useful for emergencies or outdoor summer activities like camping.

Get the Firefly Rechargeable 6” Fan with Night Light at 40% off for only P599 (originally P999) at Surplus Shop in all 12 malls at the SM Malls Online app until April 30.