Summer will be here before you know it, and the gyms have been flooding with everyone working toward that perfect beach bod. While sweating and slaving away on the treadmill this evening, I thought about the top 3 items we all need to have in our gym bags this season.

Dove go fresh Rebalance Deodorant {$5, Drugstores} deodorant is usually a staple product in most of our bags anyway. What I love about the rebalancing deodorant is that it continually hydrates your skin. This is beneficial because while you work out and sweat, your skin isn’t loosing as much balance as it would with other deodorants that don’t necessarily have any rebalancing agents. Also, the fresh hints of plum and sakura blossom bloom enough so that you don’t feel bad about skipping your daily spritz of perfume. Yes to Cucumbers On-The-Go Facial Towelettes {$3, yestocarrots.com} Awarded an official stamp from the Beauty Bible, Allure, these wipes are the perfect recipe for all those sticky, wet, sometimes unsanitary moments we have in the gym. It’s an instant refresher to cool you down a bit, and keep your pores free of dirt. Most times, your skin becomes a little tense and sensitive while working out because your pores are opening up. These towelettes will help to soothe any aggravation with key ingredients like cucumbers, green tea, and aloe. You can also use the towelettes to wipe down any equipment that somebody left their funk on…I’m just saying.

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Save Your Do GymWrap {25, saveyourdo.com} A few weeks ago, I found out about Nicole Ari Parker’s new gym wraps on essence.com. The sole purpose of the wraps are to help maintain your hair do while working out. With patent pending edge control technology, it wicks away moisture, keeps your hair in place, and allows heat to escape. Parker’s inspiration derived from the common excuse women use about not working out because of their hair. Sounds silly, but this is the ugly truth. 2 snaps and a Zumba Twist for Nicole Ari Parker, and her genius idea to give women another reason to work out and stay healthy.

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