Grooming -- 2 days ago
Words: Charlie Thomas
A lot of the time us gents neglect our skin, especially when compared to our female counterparts. Men up and down the country are beginning to really take care in what they wear and how they come across, but more often than not this notion does not extend to grooming. Although we may use a light moisturiser from time to time, we are simply not giving our skin the attention it deserves. Now is a good time to start though, and as summer can be particularly harsh on our skin, we thought we’d give you our guide on how to battle the rays during the warmer months.
SUNSCREEN, It goes without saying that sunscreen is essential for summertime. It can so often be a pain to apply though, which is why Riemann P20 is so handy. Coming in a spray, it only has to be applied once a day, so you can spend the rest of your time doing something important, like gallivanting in the ocean., , Riemann P20 Once a Day Spray SPF30, £19.99 from Riemann
SPF MOISTURISER, Of course, a daily moisturiser should always be in your wash bag but for summer, purchasing one with SPF protection is essential as you won’t need to be constantly fretting about sunscreen. Lab Series produce some of the finest men’s grooming products, and this daily moisturiser is wonderfully light, so it won’t weigh down your skin., , Lab Series Daily Moisture Defense Lotion, £40 from Lab Series
ANTI-SHINE LOTION, If you suffer from oily skin, the summer months can be a troublesome time for you. To stay on top of it you need to purchase an anti-shine lotion, like this one by Jack Black, which is made with kaolin, cotton and anti-oxidising vitamin E., , Jack Black All Day Oil-Control, £27.50 from Brummells of London
FRAGRANCE, The summer is a great time of year to purchase a new fragrance and, if you choose wisely, your new signature scent will give you an air of class and sophistication. One such cologne is Bright Leaf by Murdock London, which is intoxicating blend of alluring tobacco leaves and sweet cedar woods., , Murdock London Bright Leaf Cologne, £70 from Murdock London
BODY BALM, Although the sun can cause greasy, oily skin, it can also dry it out, depending on your skin type. It’s therefore essential to replenish lost moisture, which is when a body balm comes into play. This one from Bamford is made with shea butter and, combined with arnica Montana extract and roseship oil, it will sort you right out., , Bamford Botanic Body Balm, £25 from Fortnum and Mason
By Charlie Thomas Twitter charlieacthomas
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