Summer is all sunshine and salty breezes—until the dreaded boob sweat, thigh chafing, and wetsuit rash make an appearance. Whether you're sweating it out under your bikini top or struggling with underarm irritation, summer skin struggles are real… but they’re also totally manageable.

Let’s get into the nitty-gritty of summer friction, funk, and flare-ups—and what you can recommend to your clients (or grab for yourself!) to stay cool, dry, and rash-free.

The Hero: Treasure Chest

Forget deodorant sprays under the boobs (yes, really—that what's happening).

Designed specifically to combat under-breast sweat and moisture without staining clothes or drying out skin, PRANA SpaCeuticals Treasure Chest is summer’s secret weapon.

This silky, sparkly powder features rose quartz and diamond powder to absorb excess moisture while leaving skin dry and soft—not sticky or chalky. The bonus? Some use it as a makeup primer because of its oil-absorbing micro-sponges.

Pretreat in the Shower

Before you apply your Treasure Chest, Shawna suggests a game-changing pretreatment: the Relief Bio Powder. Mix it with a little water in the shower to create a paste, apply under the breasts or between the thighs, let it sit briefly, and then rinse.

This pre-cleansing mask absorbs oils and impurities before sweat has a chance to cause problems.

"Think of it as a body mask for your "high-friction" areas—especially for those in hot, humid climates or going through hormonal shifts like menopause."

When Things Go Haywire: Rash Recovery Plan

Sometimes sweat + friction = irritation or rash. If that happens, enter the Hale & Hush:

1. Hush Hydrate Gel – Soothes heat rash, hives, and redness

2. Relief Bio Powder – Keeps it dry, calm, and comfortable

3. Soothing Healing Lotion

4. Remedy Rehab Oil – Penetrates deeply to reduce inflammation and repair barrier damage

Despite being an oil, Remedy Rehab absorbs quickly and won’t leave skin greasy.

Bonus Product: Anti-FriXtion Powder

For beach days or post-wetsuit sandstorms, PRANA SpaCeuticals Anti-FriXtion Powder is the go-to.

It:

• Wicks away moisture

• Helps remove sticky sand

• Doubles as dry shampoo in a pinch

• Soothes underarms, inner thighs, and anywhere else “chub rub” strikes

Yes, it’s part of the waxing collection, but it’s earned MVP status well beyond that category.

Hyperpigmentation from Friction?

For discoloration from bras, sweat rash, or repeated friction, try this one-two punch:

1. Exfoliate & Address

   • Bikini Bottom (multi-acid exfoliator with brighteners)

   • Rare Mandelic Serum (for pigment-prone areas)

   • Peach Pits (Peach Glycolic, Mandelic Acid, and Peach Vinegar) or Tar Pits (mandelic + charcoal) masks

2. Protect & Prevent

   • After treatment, apply Treasure Chest to maintain dryness and reduce friction

     These also work wonders on underarms, bikini lines, and inner thighs for clients who pigment easily.

Professional Treatment Room Add-Ons

For your treatment room menu, elevate your summer services with:

• Hypershadow – Pigment-fighting powerhouse for body services

• Down Under Booster – Great for targeting darkened intimate areas

• Intimate Hydro Solution – Combines lactic, probiotics, and dermal sensory correction to hydrate and brighten sensitive skin

These tools help target post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from friction, shaving, or waxing.

In Summary: Your Summer Sweat & Rash Toolkit

Keep this lineup on hand (or recommend to your clients):

• Treasure Chest – For daily sweat control

• Relief Bio Powder – Shower pretreatment or dry application

• Hush Hydrate Gel – Rash rescue

• Soothing Healing Lotion - calms minor skin irritations and rashes

• Remedy Rehab Oil – Calm inflammation

• Anti-Frixtion Powder – Sand, sweat, and rub protection

• Bikini Bottom / Mandelic Serum / Peach Pits or Tar Pits – Exfoliate & brighten

• Intimate Hydro Solution – Advanced spa solution

Because summer may be hot—but your skin doesn’t have to suffer for it.