Stepping out for work in peak summer can feel less like a commute and more like a survival challenge. From making your way into crowded metros to walking the sun-scorched roads, the heat leaves you sweaty, sticky, and already done with the day before it’s even begun. But with a few smart summer essentials, you can make your daily work commute bearable in the heat. Don’t leave the house until you’ve kept all these items in your bag.

1. Sunscreen stick

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Reapplying sunscreen is a must in summer, especially during the commute, but liquid formulas are messy, greasy, and super irritating. Say goodbye to sticky hands and product spills with a sunscreen stick. Just swipe it over your face and off you go. Opt for a broad-spectrum SPF 50 with a formula suited to your skin type. Along with a sunscreen stick, get an SPF lip balm to protect your lips from sun damage.

2. Mini handheld fan

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When the air feels still and suffocating in the summer, a mini handheld fan can be an underrated lifesaver. Small enough to slip into your bag, it gives you an instant breeze, especially when you’re stuck in traffic or waiting for the metro on a busy platform. The Portronics Toofan Mini Portable Fan is a great choice, as it fits in your pocket and offers three speed modes to cool you down. This is not even the best part yet. The product comes with a metal sticker that attaches to the fan’s metal base, so you can convert it into a desk fan.

3. Deodorant wipes

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If you sweat buckets in summer, these deodorant wipes are essential for your daily work commute. Sweat can leave your arms and feet sticky, and once you wipe it off, your skin can feel dry. So, the best way to reduce sweat and moisturise your skin is to use these wet wipes. Even though people use them to remove makeup, the wipes work just as well as a scented wet cloth for dealing with sweat.

4. Blotting sheets

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Can’t use wet wipes to remove your face sweat, as they will wipe away your makeup or skincare too? Use blotting paper or an oil-control tissue instead. The blotting paper will absorb sweat and excess oil from your face, leaving it refreshed.

5. Fruit infuser glass water bottle

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Trying to stay hydrated in the heat but feel pukish drinking too much plain water? What if you could infuse some taste in your regular water? No, we’re not talking about adding a Rasna sachet. Just get a fruit-infuser glass water bottle, then add sliced cucumber, lemon, and berries to the built-in infuser. It’s a refreshing upgrade that encourages you to drink more water and is far more cooling than sugary drinks. With a separate infuser flask, you wouldn’t have to worry about swallowing a berry or chewing on a sour lemon.

6. Cooling face mist

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Do you feel like rinsing your face every hour in summer, especially when travelling to or from work? A cooling face mist is a summer essential that will hydrate your face during your daily commute. A quick spritz of an aloe vera, green tea, cucumber, or Vitamin C-based face mist hydrates your skin, soothes irritation, and cools you down without messing up your makeup.

7. A scarf

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This one’s a must if you’re not a fan of the tan. Get a long summer scarf that shields your neck, face, and chest from the harsh sun and helps prevent sunburn. Whether you’re travelling on a two-wheeler, standing on a metro platform facing the sun, or commuting via cab without any window blinds, this scarf will be your saviour. Stick to breathable fabrics like cotton or linen that allow airflow and don’t trap heat.

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