5 Summer essentials to survive the May heat

Staying hydrated is the most important thing to combat the Indian summer heat. Keep sipping on hydration drinks for summer in India like coconut water, nimbu pani, aam panna or even traditional indian cooling drinks like jaljeera and buttermilk. To load up on your salts, check out electrolyte supplements for summer in India and restore your minerals to be able to sustain the heat. You can get a carton of packaged coconut water, jaljeera and buttermilk from Amazon so you're always stocked up and ready to go. Additionally, if you don't already have one, invest in the best water bottles for summer that are insulated and easy to carry so your drinks are cool for hours as you carry them around.

The sun's rays need not be harsh on your skin. You can upgrade to a summer skincare routine that works for you to ensure your skin gets the right care. Go for the top sunscreen brands for India's harsh sun – look for SPF 50+ with broad-spectrum and water-resistant formulas for sweaty days. Amazon has a wide range of the best sunscreens for summer. If you have dry skin and tend to get sunburnt quickly, aloe vera gel works wonders for sunburn compared to other sunburn relief products. You may also want to look into after-sun skincare targeted for Indian skin so your skin gets the TLC even during the hot days.

While we are excited for the latest summer fashion trends in 2025 and want to look stylish, it is also important to buy clothes that offer the dual benefit of style and safety. For a more stylish approach, check out our blog – Summer Style Sorted: Amazon and Myntra finds to beat the heat, or you can shop UV protection clothing in India like light colours, full sleeves and breathable fabrics like cotton and linen that help cope with the hot weather in India.

To regulate your body temperature, eat healthy summer snacks like easy summer salads or summer smoothie recipes, so not only is your body cool, but you also feel energetic. On days you feel like indulging, eat delicious summer desserts like kulfi or mango ice cream or falooda. On warm summer evenings, you can even plan an outdoor cooking session with some barbecue recipes.

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Some important and smart cooling products that can come in handy this time of the year are portable fans that are perfect for on-the-go use, cooling towels for indian climate so you can wear them around your neck and head to stay cool and portable coolers that are great if you travel often and want to go on picnics and road trips. If you are planning a weekend getaway or a beach escape, you must invest in beach umbrellas and beachwear essentials. Summer camping gear, like foldable tents and solar-powered fans, is sure to make your weekend trips much easier.