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Keeping cool at the office: fresh tips for a hot summer

Summer is delightful! But what if the temperature keeps climbing and you don’t have air conditioning in the office? These simple tips will make sure your work does not suffer from the heat. You’ll keep your cool and stay fresh the whole day through.

Plan your day
If possible, reschedule your work hours to the freshness of the morning: start before the sun reaches full power and head back home when the heat undermines your efficiency. Tackle the most strenuous tasks in the morning, before the heat really gets to you. Plan routine chores in the afternoon when your brain has heated up and your head is not as clear.


Water: wash the heat away
Make sure you always have a bottle of water at hand. Drink at least two litres of water through the day. And if you’re worried about the humidity in the air? Mint tea helps more than water. It sounds strange, but a warm drink actually helps your body to cool down more quickly. Don’t drink anything that dehydrates you: beverages containing coffee and caffeine are off the menu.

A fresh lunch
Fresh watermelon or a piece of cucumber will work as both food and drink at once, giving you immediate refreshment. And why not bring a bag of cut, frozen fruit with you to work? It’s the perfect ice-cold snack! In any case, choose a lunch that will add to your body’s hydration level. You’re better off bringing a green salad instead of a sandwich. And strangely enough, a hot, spicy meal will lead to a cooler body.

Cool down
Do you feel overheated or drowsy? Don’t start waving paper fans! They’ll only leave you feeling hotter. Here are a number of quick cool-down methods that do work – even at the office:
  • You have important blood vessels running through your wrists: run ice-cold water over them for ten seconds and you’ll cool down more quickly.
  • Hold a cold compress against strategic points: your elbows and knee cavities, your fingertips, your forehead, the base of your skull, your neck and the spot just behind your ears.
  • Mint will also keep you fresh and lively: use a shower gel or lotion with mint before you leave for work.
  • Spray your face regularly with a water mist.
A fresh feel, appropriate hygiene
Hot weather makes you transpire. It’s the most natural thing in the world. But how do you prevent excessive sweating and odours?
  • Wash your armpits twice a day with pH neutral soap. You’ll remove the bacteria that cause the sweaty smell.
  • Preferably don’t wear your clothes two day in a row. Wash them or put them in a plastic bag and leave them in the freezer overnight. The ice-cold temperatures will kill the bacteria and ensure that any unpleasant odours disappear. Bonus? Getting dressed will be cool and fresh.
  • Use antiperspirant instead of deodorant. Your sweat glands will be less active. A powerful antiperspirant is Syneo5. And to camouflage any odours? Keep a good deoderant in your handbag – for emergencies.
  • Avoid caffeine and alcohol: they make you sweat more – even the day after.
  • Shave your armpit hair; it’s where smelly bacteria lives.
If these tips don’t help or you notice that you are sweating a lot – even in cooler temperatures – make sure you consult a doctor.

Light dress code
In hot weather, people dress a little less formally. Nevertheless, heat does not give carte blanche for sports clothes or beachwear at the office. Keep to the company dress code – in a light version. Are you expected to wear a two-piece? Choose a linen one with a stylish, sleeveless blouse. Avoid see-through materials, tops or T-shirts that are a little too tight. Wear natural, light materials that breathe. Clothing that is 100% linen, cotton or viscose is great, while polyester and compositions with synthetic materials are out of the question. If you’re choosing a white outfit? Always wear red lingerie underneath: only red ensures that your lingerie will remain completely invisible.

With cool regards.

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