7 Smart Winter Grooming Hacks For Men
Lips get chapped, skin breaks out, and hair becomes static-y as it adjusts to the changing temperature and humidity.
But it doesn't have to be this way. Here are seven simple beauty hacks that every guy should know.
Even better, they all use common household products, so even if you don't end up liking one of the tricks at least you didn't spend $50 on a cream.
1. Calamine lotion works as an emergency spot treatment
For those just on the verge of getting a huge pimple, rub some calamine lotion onto the area. It's ridiculously cheap, and dries up cystic acne very quickly (though it will dry out your skin too, so just make sure to moisturize after taking it off).
2. Dryer sheets fight hair static
In the winter, it's not uncommon for people with fine hair to get static cling because of the dry air. One way to fight it is with a balm or hair gel, but if you're not into that sort of look (or ran out of product), you can also just take a dryer sheet and rub it onto your hair and brush. Easy.
3. Redness-reducing eye drops will make pimples less red
You're not supposed to pop pimples, but they're hard to ignore. If you do and the area becomes red and irritated before a big date or meeting, rub some redness-reducing eye drops on the area.
The drops contain tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride, which helps get rid of redness fast. Just put some on a Q-Tip and apply it to the pimple.
4. A cold pack on your face will de-puff tired eyes
The cold will de-puff your face, and help you look more alert than you actually feel. You can even buy specially-designed eye masks you can keep in your fridge or freezer.
5. Exfoliate dead skin away with baking soda
The number one reason your face can look haggard during the winter is because of all the dead skin cells that accumulate. To make your skin look fresh, you should scrub your face with an exfoliant, such as baking soda.
It's coarse, but not too coarse, so it will get rid of the top layer of dead skin cells without irritating skin. Combine a teaspoon of baking soda with water and massage into skin before rinsing off with warm water. Don't forget to moisturize afterwards.
6. Keep lips soft with a homemade sugar scrub
If you're not using lip balm regularly - and sometimes even if you are - lips can get really chapped in the winter. Mix some olive oil with sugar (you can also use honey and sugar) in a small bowl to create a scrub, and gently massage it into your lips.
Rinse off with warm water and finish with a lip balm.
7. Moisturize your neck, hands, and face with virgin coconut oil
Coconut oil has become the go-to product for beauty, health, and wellness enthusiasts. It's an amazing body lotion because it seals in natural moisture, and is naturally antibacterial and antifungal. Plus it smells amazing.
You'll usually find the unrefined virgin variety in health food stores like Whole Foods (look in the cooking section) - just make sure it's not hydrogenated, bleached, refined, or deodorized. We recommend Dr. Bronner's.