Get the best out of your grooming routine during the autumn months, with our five-product recommendation list.
Many men underestimate the importance of a good grooming routine during the period leading up to the festive season. The weather changes, and this naturally affects our skin and hair.
So, to avoid suffering over the fall, we've hand-picked five essential male grooming products that will get you through the autumn season, helping you look and feel your very best in time for the festive fun.
1. Face Wash
A good face wash should be the foundation of your skincare routine. Before you apply a moisturiser or balm, you need to wash your face, because it is important to clear those pores. Remember, you are still likely to sweat just as much as you do in the summer time, because we wear more clothes even though the weather is still relatively warm. So, be sure to use your face wash daily.
2. Anti-Oiling Moisturiser
As the weather cools, you'll need to keep your skin hydrated and moisturised. This is essential because as we enter the time of year when we switch on the central heating, we are just as likely to sweat indoors as we would outside. Sweat can actually lead to dry skin, so a good moisturiser should be a key addition to your beauty routine.
3. Post-Shave Balm
Even with the beard craze, most men still shave, so a good post-shave balm should be the first item in your shopping basket. If you do not apply balm after your wet shave, then your skin can become irritated, which is not good, especially as the climate gets colder. Oh, and even if you have a beard, applying some post-shave balm will also keep your facial hair hydrated, moisturised and condition.
4. Protein Shampoo
Shampooing is obviously an important part of any grooming routine, but have you ever considered using protein shampoo? Our hair can be very vulnerable during a change in season, and some men experience severe shedding during a particular period of the year. Shedding most often occurs in the summer, but many men still experience weak strands in the cooler months, so injecting a little protein into your hair can only benefit it.
5. Hair Vitamins
Don't forget to take your vitamins - especially if you tend to shed more in the autumn season. Multi-vitamin hair growth supplements like HR23+ can help prevent the effects of hair loss and promote healthier, thicker hair growth.
With autumn season now upon us, The Male Grooming Review brings you a simple, yet effective guide on how to get the very best out of your grooming routine as the colder months approach. Here are our autumn grooming picks...
1 Bull Dog Oil Control Face Scrub
We've always been huge fans of the Bull Dog skincare range, and we are now even more so with the new addition of the face control scrub. This affordable product comes in a gunky black texture with fewer grains, leaving you with a more comfortable experience during your cleanse.
2 Perricone MD Face Finishing Moisturizer Tint
If you're willing to spend a little more on your face moisturiser this autumn, then may we recommend Perricone's latest masterpiece. This moisturiser not only works deep to leave your skin hydrated, but it also contains a slight tint, which is gives your skin that little extra summer glow.
3 HR23+ Hair Health Supplement
If you are one of 60% of men who worry about their hair, then be sure to try hair supplements to get the best out of your locks. HR23+ is a popular hair health supplement that is designed to prevent hair loss and promote thicker, healthier hair growth.
4 Beard Oil by Prospector Co.
Many of you will be sporting beard as the colder months approach, therefore you'll need a good beard oil to keep your facial fuzz groomed, hydrated and conditioned. Prospector Co have mastered the art of making a beard oil with the best product of its kind on the market.
5 Man Balm lip balm
We can't stress enough the importance of a good lip balm during this time of year. As the colder season kicks in, we suddenly find our lips are prone to dryness and cracking, therefore a good lip balm should be on hand in your moments of emergency.
6 DORCO shaving razor
If you're fed up of all the mainstream razors giving you shaving burn an other skin irritations, then consider trying a razor from the DORCO line. These sharp cutting razors impressed us so much that we put them as favourite to scoop the razor of the year in our Men's Grooming Awards.