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3 Must-Have Summer Beauty and Sun Care Products

With temps on the rise even before the official start of summer, we need foolproof ways to stay cool, fresh and protected. To beat the heat, try these three must-have beauty, skincare and sun care products. 1. Natural deodorant that works. Nubian Heritage 24-Hour All Natural deodorants ($7.99, available at Whole Foods and Vitamin Shoppe stores) come in several naturally fresh scents:  Coconut & Papaya (coconut oil softens skin while papaya helps keep skin clear and healthy);  Honey & Black Seed (honey acts as a moisturizing humectant with anti-bacterial properties, while the fatty acids in black seed oil help improve circulation and calm skin irritation);  African Black Soap (an ancient remedy used to soothe symptoms associated with eczema, acne and oily skin); and  Indian Hemp & Haitian Vetiver (a fresh, herbal unisex scent rich in antioxidants). 2. Sunscreen that soothes and protects. Skin cancer is the most common cancer i...

Stay Fresh with the Body Shop's Deo-Dry Deodorant

Can you raise your hand if you're sure ?  Thanks to summer's brutal heat and humidity, I can't.  So I'm always willing to try a new deodorant and antiperspirant, and eagerly attended a press preview of the Body Shop's DeoDry in NYC's Tompkins Square Park. Cheryl Burke keeps cool with DeoDry. The deodorant promises 24-hour protection (I'll let you know), and who better to test drive it than "Dancing with the Stars" pro Cheryl Burke and a group of roller derby gals. Best of all, Deo-Dry is chemical free. Instead of aluminum salts, DeoDry is made with volcanic mineral and essential oils and comes in several refillable scents.  For a limited time,  the natural deodorant is on sale for $4! If you're in the Big Apple this weekend, you can score free samples from the Body Shop Roller Derby team. Here's the Body Shop DeoDry freebie schedule: Saturday (June 26) 11 a.m. - noon at 125th Street 1:45 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Madison and 85th ...