Winters in the UK can be harsh. Cold winds, low temperatures, damp air – these can all play havoc with your hair, skin, lips and more. That means it can be hard to stay looking your best over the winter season, with flaky skin, cracked lips and unruly hair making your usual look and style much harder to maintain. But don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be this way. There are plenty of tips and tricks for tackling your winter male grooming regime head-on, ensuring you avoid uncomfortable and painful skin complaints while looking your best until spring rolls around again. Here’s what you need to know.
Moisturise
We can’t emphasise enough how moisturising your skin can help to fend off the worst effects of winter. Dry and cold winter air can dry out your skin, leading to flakiness and dullness. It can also mean that when it’s time to shave your skin will react badly to the safety razor. Keep your skin hydrated and nourished at all times with a daily moisturising routine.
Avoid razor burn
If you have dry skin, one of the worst things you can do is use poor-quality shaving brushes, creams and safety razors. That can exacerbate the problem and leave your skin feeling sore and exposed to colder temperatures. Make sure you use a high-quality shaving cream or shaving soap, we recommend shaving creams and shaving soaps that are more hydrating for the winter months. Taylor of Old Bond Street Jermyn Street shaving cream, Proraso Protective shaving cream, Mitchell's Wool Fat shaving soap and Moon Soaps Amaretto Speciale shaving soap are all excellent examples with good hydrating ingredients. After completing your shave, don't forget to use a soothing aftershave balm to replace lost moisture and offer your skin maximum protection for the rest of the day.
Stay hydrated
As well as keeping your skin hydrated and moisturised from the outside you can do it from the inside, too. In the cooler winter months, it is easy to forget to drink enough water, leading to dry and suboptimal skin.
Winter shaving habits
Your shaving habits should be adapted during winter months. For example, make sure you exfoliate before you shave to remove any dead or dry skin, or apply some pre-shave lotion like Simpsons Bay Rum pre-shave oil, an excellent pre-shave oil with a warming sophisticated scent. Choose a high-quality safety razor with an adjustable head such as the brilliant Rockwell 6c to adapt to the contours of your face and shave using lukewarm, rather than cold or hot, water.
Haircare
Colder conditions can cause your hair to become brittle and weak, so make sure you use a suitable conditioner after each time you shampoo. That should help your hair retain its moisture and sheen and keep it more manageable - even if the wind and rain are swirling around.
We all know winter can be a bit of a struggle. Shorter days, cold and wet weather, cold and flu bugs going around – the list goes on. But, by following the above winter male grooming advice, you can help your face and body to remain in peak condition, avoiding the major grooming pitfalls of the season.
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