Smell Good All Summer Long

Smell Good All Summer Long

Summer brings sunshine, longer days… and sweat. But smelling good in the heat doesn’t mean washing 100 times a day or dousing yourself in perfume.

We believe that smelling good starts with how you care for your body, not just what you spray on top. With a few thoughtful steps, you can feel fresh, radiant, and naturally fragrant — no matter the temperature.

Here’s your summer self-care guide to staying soft, clean and sweet-smelling all day long:

1. Start With a Deep, Nourishing Cleanse

Scent starts with skin. Choose a soap that cleans without stripping, leaving your skin soft and balanced — not dry and reactive. Look for clays which detox and deeply cleanse the skin, whilst citrus and mint essential oils kill bacteria and refresh the skin.

• Cutrus / Refreshing – (Lemon & Lemongrass) – The natural acids in citrus fruits can help flush out toxins that contribute to body odour. Citrus fruits also contain antioxidants that can help fight against odour-causing bacteria. – Sping Fling & Lemon Poppy 

• Lavender Essential Oil – Antibacterial, refreshing, floral and herbaceous scent – Spring Fling & Lovely Lavender

• Coffee is a natural deodoriser, a natural exfoliant, it also smooths, softens and tightens the skin – Cheeky Coffee 

• Pumice – by removing dead dull skin, Elbows, Knees & Toes – peppermint, pumice, targeted freshness for hardworking areas

• Dead Sea Mud – Detoxing, exfoliating, mineral-rich clay that soothes and clears the skin, a great clay for acne-prone skin. – Muddy Waters

These handmade bars cleanse deeply, gently remove odour-causing bacteria, and leave behind a subtle natural fragrance from pure botanicals. 

2. Exfoliate to Stay Smooth & Fresh

Dead skin traps sweat, bacteria, and body odour. Exfoliating regularly keeps your skin soft, allowing your natural products to work more effectively.

Use the African Sapo Sponge daily to:

• Slough away buildup

• Unclog pores

• Boost circulation

• Improve the scent retention of oils or mists you apply.

African Sapo’s are long-lasting, super stretchy (making back reach easy), and they are more hygienic than your soggy, smelly loofah.

3. Layer Your Moisturiser

Sweat and dryness can mess with your skin’s natural scent. Moisturised skin holds fragrance better and naturally smells cleaner.

Use a lightweight oil like our Shea Magnifique for oilier skin types or our whipped shea Bare Butter for drier skin on damp, freshly cleansed skin.

4. Choose Scents That Work With You

For some, heavy perfumes can feel cloying in the summer and here are some alternatives:

• Essential-oil-based body oils

• Scented shea butter with natural essential oil

• Herbal mists such as rosewater, rosemary and lavender mists

• Natural deodorants to

• Lime / Lemon on your armpits to stop the smelly bacteria from growing.

If you like your scent to shout and not whisper, apply your favourite perfume to your freshly moisturised skin and allow it to sink in, making it last longer.

Bonus Tips for Long-Lasting Freshness

• Stay hydrated – it supports detox and naturally fresher scent

• Wear breathable fabrics – cotton, linen, bamboo

• Dry thoroughly after showering – especially folds and feet

• Keep a travel-size soap or oil for on-the-go freshening

• Eat clean and add citrus fruits to your diet to keep you clean from the inside out.

Smell Good, Naturally

Smelling amazing in summer doesn’t mean overpowering florals or artificial sprays. It means caring for your body, your skin, and your senses with ingredients that work with you, not against you.

At GoodNatured Skincare, our handcrafted soaps, botanical butters, and cold-pressed oils are designed to bring you closer to your natural scent, your confidence, and your rituals — so you glow and smell good all day.

Your Freshness Ritual:

🧼 Cleanse | 🧽 Exfoliate | 💧 Moisturise | ✨ Glow
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