Spring cleaning has long been a recognised ritual, but why isn’t there such thing as a winter overhaul? When it comes to grooming regimes, the falling temperatures call for one to re-evaluate and even get rid of the firm favourites in their bathroom cabinet, and instead go in search of products that will help them better tackle the colder, harsher elements. So Gentleman’s Journal have put together a comprehensive guide of concoctions that need to be introduced to your skin right away; from everyday essentials to more longterm products that will see you through the season, ditch all your old grooming gear so that these can become your new go-tos.
Your skin is already having to battle against the elements, so save it from further irritation from your razor by purchasing a quality shaving cream. This one from Fresh has a lavishly creamy, whipped texture that soothes and nourishes the complexion.
Lay the perfect foundation for your other grooming products by regularly using an exfoliator; this one from the skincare experts at Bamford employs ginger, black rice and quartz to efficiently slough away dead skin cells, thus allowing any moisturisers to better absorb and overall creates a brighter, smoother visage.
The icy winds, lower humidity and amped up central heating of the winter period can all leave your skin feeling thoroughly parched, so it’s essential to replenish with a good moisturiser- opt for this facial cream from Aesop, which has been helpfully formulated with vitamin E to hydrate and Zinc Oxide to form a protective barrier against environmental aggressors.
Don’t just focus on the face, gentlemen, as your body needs to nurtured from the winter weather too. Next time you hop in the shower, make sure to lather up with Triumph & Disaster’s A+R soap- crafted from gently massaging flasks of oat and almond milk, the product also contains rosehip oil, which provides all-over healing and protection.
Whilst there are gloves for your hands, socks for your feet and scarves to swathe around your neck, don’t forget that even the smaller areas of skin, such as your lips, are susceptible to the cold’s cruelty; REN’s soothing balm, which contains extracts of shea butter, calendula and acacia honey, is therefore an essential buy.
Carry it around in your bag or stashed away in your desk draw; either way, hand cream is something that every man should quite literally keep close to hand to ensure that his extremities stay soft and supple. Invest in Byredo’s bergamot and pear scented ’Suede’ formula, which cleanly hydrates without leaving a residue.
Serums may be unchartered territory to the grooming layman, but their higher concentration of active ingredients and deeper penetration abilities means that they’re a fantastic option if your tired winter skin requires more than a hasty spritz or rub of product. Dr Sebagh’s iteration is intensely moisturising, and boosts collagen levels to give your complexion a revitalised, plump appearance.
Whether you’re boasting no more than a few bristles or a fully fledged facial mane, if you’ve spent a considerable amount of time growing your winter beard, you now need to look after it. Turn to Tom Ford’s luxurious Neroli Portofino beard oil, which conditions and softens with its lightweight blend of almond, jojoba and grapeseed oils.
Now that all of your grooming products have undergone a winter makeover, it’s only right that your fragrance should follow suit. Fusing vetiver and liquid myrrh, an aromatic tree resin, Odin New York’s ‘Century Formula Three’ eau de parfum gives off a smoky, warming scent that perfectly contrasts against the cold climates.
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