Hot showers in cold weather feel like heaven, right? But while your muscles may be thanking you, your skin… not so much.
Steaming hot water strips your skin of its natural oils, leaving it drier than your friends’ one-liners around the braai. That tight, itchy feeling you get afterwards? That’s your skin crying out for help.
The cold weather skin struggle is real.
“Cold, dry air outside and heaters on full blast inside already dehydrate your skin. Add long, hot showers to the mix and you’re setting yourself up for dry, flaky skin that feels rough and looks dull,” explains Clere For Men brand manager, Themba Ndlovu.
So, what’s a guy to do? Here’s your skin-saving plan:
- Dial down the heat
Yes, we know. This one’s tough. However, try to keep the water warm, not scalding. Your skin barrier will thank you.
- Lock in moisture immediately
The secret to preventing that post-shower dryness? Don’t wait until your skin feels like sandpaper. Apply moisturiser while your skin is still slightly damp, this helps lock in hydration instead of letting it evaporate into thin (and very dry) winter air.
- Upgrade your moisturiser game
You wouldn’t put diesel in a sports car. The same goes for your skin; it needs the right fuel. Look for a moisturiser that hydrates, nourishes, and smells great too. Enter: Clere For Men Smooth. This 5-in-1 powerhouse packs in Vitamin B3 and Marula oil to moisturise, nourish, even out your skin tone, and leave you with that fresh, clean feeling that lasts.
“Clere For Men Smooth represents a significant leap forward in men’s skincare. It’s not about addressing one concern; it’s about providing a holistic solution that meets multiple skincare needs in a single product.”
- Don’t forget your hands
Your hands take a beating in the cold – moisturise morning and night. Keep a lotion at your desk or in your gym bag for top-ups during the day.
- Make it a habit
Skincare doesn’t need to be complicated, just consistent. A two-minute routine after your shower is all it takes to keep your skin looking and feeling healthy.
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