5 Auntie-Approved Tips for Staying Cool, Fresh & Fly This Summer

The heat is out here hitting like it’s got a personal vendetta. And being able to stay cool while trying to be a modern-day Regina from Living Single is getting a little difficult. You know the vibe—bodycon dress, flawless face, a strut that says I got this even when the humidity is hating.

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If you’ve ever tried to be cute in the summer while secretly battling underboob sweat, makeup meltdown, or that “Why is my lower back damp?” moment, you already know. Regina was — and still is — the blueprint. One of the original aunties who made being fly under pressure look effortless.

But listen—before we reach for something new, let’s reach back. 

Because the aunties? They been had the answers. Not your mama (although she might co-sign), and not your little sister. We’re talking about those wise, seasoned women who taught us how to move through the world moisturized, fragrant, and unbothered.

Swipe through for five tried-and-true summer essentials straight from the auntie bag — perfect for protecting the delicate, hidden-skin zones like neck folds, behind the knees, under the girls, and everywhere in between.