If there’s one thing that’s going to wreak havoc on your skin, it’s winter. Freezing days, icy winds and pumped up air conditioning mean that your skin is going from hot to cold and dry to dewy in a constant battle to stay one consistent temperature. Moisturisers are essential, that much is clear. It doesn’t end there though – here’s everything you need for your best winter skin ever.
We don’t really care how manly you think you are, the key to perfect winter skin is exfoliation. You need to buff away the surface of your skin to reveal brighter, smoother textures underneath and this version from Aesop will do just that. Use twice a week for maximum effect. Top tip: do not scrub too hard – if you do, you risk irritating the skin and making it a lot worse for yourself.
Face wash, for one reason or another, is often forgotten about when it comes to a gentleman’s grooming routine. But if you want to make sure you keep that perfect skin forever, you have to wash your face. The city grub and grime is only going to wear deeper and deeper into your pores, eventually leading to blackheads, huge pores and eventually, acne. Use a gentle face wash every night and we can guarantee that you’ll see the difference.
Hear us out here because you genuinely need serum in your life, particularly as you get older. Designed to penetrate deep into the skin and deliver more of the good stuff to the surface – ultimately resulting in clearer, smoother and more moisturised skin. Choose something that contains some kind of acid (salicylic, hyaluronic or glycolic) for best results.
You now need to make sure you’re using a moisturiser every single day. Your skin might feel ‘fine’ now, but not moisturising when you’re young is the fastest way to a face full of wrinkles when you’re old. Choose something lightweight; heavier creams can often work against you and clog your pores, particularly if you have sensitive skin. At night, after you’ve washed your face and applied your serum, follow with a slick of moisturiser and just wait for perfectly clear skin.
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