Five new cold-weather grooming products for men
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Your support makes all the difference.As the weather gets colder you can expect to experience blustering winds to the face before hunkering down at home with the heating on full blast – all of which only serves to zap the moisture from your skin, leaving it looking dull and dry.
Luckily, this isn’t something you just have to put up with, as the grooming industry is now seriously big business so finding those all-important products that get the job done with minimum effort is easier than ever before.
Before the cold air sets in, the best way to prep your skin for the unpleasant weather ahead is with gentle exfoliation that will not only minimise signs of sun damage from previous months, but also make reparative products you use subsequently reach deep below the surface.
For something that offers a deep cleanse while simultaneously removing excess dirt and oil we suggest Kiehl’s Age Defender Dual-Action Exfoliating Cleanser which is infused with Moroccan black lava clay and phytic acid to smooth the appearance of fine lines and improve texture.
Next up you’re going to want to keep your skin moisturised to ward of the effects of icy winds. It’s wise to splash out a little here if possible as a little of the good stuff will go a long way so picking up something like Rodial’s Snake Moisturiser O2 will serve you well.
Inspired by the supposed wrinkle-reducing effects of temple viper venom, it revitalises and firms your skin using the hydrating benefits of hyaluronic acid and helps soothe any post-shave irritation.
Speaking of which, a windy, wintry day is no time to use a blunt razor, so now is the moment to invest in a new gadget. Movie-nerds are going to want to pay attention to this next one because Philips has officially launched its new Star Wars themed shaving collection and while fun, they’re also super functional.
Our pick is the Special Edition Dark Side Shaver which is the most powerful in the range. Designed with a red and black handle inspired by Kylo Ren, it uses V-Track pro precision blades to cut up to 30 per cent closer in fewer strokes and catch 20 per cent more hairs with every pass.
If you choose to keep your fuzz though, you’re going to want to take good care of it to ensure it stays gloriously glossy through the colder months. Enter, the L’Oréal Men Expert Barber Club Range.
A collection of everything you’ll ever need for your beard it includes a three-in-one beard, face and hair wash; a beard oil; a beard and skin moisturiser and a beard and hair styling cream, all of which are made with 88 per cent natural ingredients.
It’s no coincidence that we’ve left the hands until last – though they might be just as exposed as our faces, the majority of us rarely put much thought into protection for them. But doing so means you’ll reap the benefits all winter long – think boosted moisture levels, a reduction in age spots and the ability to combat signs of eczema. As such, investing in a rich, buttery product like Haeckels’ Seaweed and Geranium balm will keep your hands healthy on-the-go.
Made by a natural skincare brand based in the seaside town of Margate, the balm is enriched with locally harvested seaweed and geranium extracts that gently encourage the skin to repair and provide essential vitamins for replenishing damaged skin cells.
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