Winter grooming by Dave Smith



From harsh cold wind and rain to the office heating on full blast, when winter arrives usual grooming routines no longer cut the mustard. No matter how dazzling your Christmas jumper is, flaky skin, lank hair and unkempt facial fuzz won’t make you the Prince Charming of the office party; so here’s our guide to what you need and what to avoid this festive season to keep you looking fresher than newly fallen snow. We know how busy you are with social events filling up every available evening and weekend too- so we've kept this as hassle-free as pre-wrapped Christmas presents.

Facial Scrub

Skin is often left dry, dull and flaky due to the constant changes in temperature during the winter months. This is due to skin cells failing to regenerate rapidly enough, so look to invest in a good exfoliating facial scrub. Using it at least two to three times a week will keep skin smooth and moisturised.

UV Rays

Be warned that harmful UV rays can be equally as damaging to the skin in winter. Taking some time each day to use a quality SPF moisturiser will help guard against them and keep you looking the dashing gent you are. However, with the shorter days, we tend not to get much sunlight- so adding in a daily Vitamin D supplement can really help!

Central heating

Central heating may be keeping you toasty, but secretly it’s sapping moisture from your skin. A dehumidifier is the best way to ensure the air stays moist. Alternatively, you can opt for the cheaper option of placing a few bowls of water around the house or office; which will also help if there's a festive alien invasion a la Signs.



Omega 3 fatty acids

You will find nasty shaving nicks fail to heal properly if your diet is deficient in foods containing fatty acids. It also leaves your skin dehydrated and more prone to infection.

Getting in some oily fish such as salmon and mackerel, or taking a daily supplement, will top up your stores and keep your skin happy.

Alcohol

Given that it’s the festive season, spare a thought for your poor skin with all those parties, as alcohol dehydrates you from the inside out. Keep topped up with plenty of water throughout the evening, as this will help your skin battle the problem. This will also likely keep you strutting your stuff for longer too, and probably reduce your hungover the following day.

Keep an eye on your skincare products that contain alcohol too. Be sure to check the label as they often can dry out your skin, and with the differences in temperature that’s not helpful.


Beard Care 

Because that manly beard of yours sucks moisture away from the surface of your skin, it’s already battling to avoid becoming dry, dehydrated and prone to the dreaded beard dandruff. Throw in varying temperatures and excessive eating and drinking you need to help it out with some reinforcements. Massaging your beard and the surrounding area with a good-quality beard oil will promote healthy growth, as well as keeping skin soft and well-hydrated underneath as it increases blood flow.

A firm holding beard balm will offer your beard and skin beneath it protection too. Our natural Bees Wax and Shea Butter also locks in the moisture for longer against icy chills. All in all, keeping you looking the coolest looking guy this winter.

Whatever the weather, look after yourselves gents: you deserve it.

From all the team at EastWing Grooming Co we wish you a very Merry Christmas and an awesome New Year.

See you in 2018!

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