Top Six Grooming Essentials to Stay Cool For the Summer

Slowing down global warming may not be a top priority for today's powers that be, but a handful of grooming brands are striving to keep you protected and help you beat the heat. Banking on naturally calming ingredients like aloe, mint, and shea butter, new refreshing lotions, anti-stress mists, and lightly scented splashes have arrived to keep your skin temperature in check. Your A/C may fail you, but these six products won't.

1. The Face Lotion

Hydra-Essential Cooling Gel by CLARINS

Billed as a "sorbet" gel for your face, Clarins's moisturizing lotion uses organic extract from kalanchoe, a tropical plant known as the "leaf of life," to quench thirsty skins. 1.7 oz., $48, ClarinsUSA.com

2. The Cooling Mist

Cactus Flower & Tibetan Ginseng Hydrating Mist by KIEHL'S

Take this tonic spray on the go for when your skin needs a quick pick-me-up. Its cactus flower and ginseng root help gear you up for stifling conditions, while its rosemary and lavender keep your pores tight. 2.5 fl. oz., $17, Kiehls.com

3. The Light Scent

Savoy Steam Eau de Cologne by PENHALIGON'S

This unisex summertime fragrance pays homage to Turkish baths, with an elegantly discreet, yet aromatic blend of eucalyptus, rosemary, and cedarwood. 6.8 fl. oz., $195, Penhaligons.com

4. The Next-Gen Razor

Fusion ProShield Chill Razor with Flexball Technology by GILLETTE

Gillette's latest innovation, the "Chill" razor, targets sensitive skin types with double-lubricated blades that create an ice-cube sensation and protect your face from irritation. $11.99, Gillette.com

5. The Shaving Cream

Vitamin E Shaving Cream by MALIN + GOETZ

This new classic not only gives your face a mild scrub (and gets rid of those pesky whiskers), but also offers an invigorating, painless shave thanks to its menthol and chamomile formula. 4 fl. oz., $22, MalinAndGoetz.com

6. The Body Wash

Mint + Sage Body Wash by LOCKWOOD

Hailing from the Hudson Valley, Lockwood's cleansers and lotions are made locally using organic ingredients. Try the mint and sage wash (Ndeg42), a natural skin softener with apple-derived amino acids and aloe vera. 16 oz., $48, LockwoodNewYork.com