For the Boys: Winter Skin Care Tips for the Greasy Guy
By: Joseph Hernandez
January 19th, 2010

If you’re anything like me, Winter is causing you to breakout in such a way that greasy 14-year olds cast you pitying glances. Even if you are going for the I-don’t-give-a-damn mountain man aesthetic, 10 out of 10 girls agree*: embarrassing zits invading your face is not cute. Your usual regimen of soap and Clearsil’s men’s line just isn’t cutting it, so winterize your face with the following:
1. Jack Black Beard Lube conditioner
($16, Drugstore.com)
Soften your brittle bristles for
a closer, smoother shave. The jojoba, peppermint and eucalyptus in this
formula help hydrate the skin without the heaviness common in regular
shave gels—perfect for dry winter days.
2. Burt’s Bees Healthy Healing Carrot
Nutritive Body Lotion ($10, Beauty.com)
Your mom told you to eat your vegetables
but to rub them on your body? This 99.68% natural lotion utilizes oil
from carrot seeds, coconuts and sunflowers to soothe and moisturize
dry, sun-exposed skin.
3. Lush Coalface ($10.95 for 3 oz, Lush.com)
This badass black bar is much better
for your sensitive skin than ordinary soap. The charcoal helps to exfoliate
dead skin cells and absorb excess oils while the active ingredient,
a licorice root decoction, softens and soothes problem skin.
4. Sharps Barber & Shop Oil-free
SPF 15 lotion ($21, Amazon.com)
Dry winter days cause your body to
overproduce oil, which in turn clogs your pores. This oil-free lotion
helps to matte oily areas, protect from sun damage and tightens your
skin, preventing future breakouts.
*Operating on the wholy-unscientific assumption that I’m right.








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