Five male grooming tips for sexy, summer skin

Ramp up your daily grooming regime to help your skin and facial hair thrive during the heat by taking note of these five grooming tips: 

1. Don’t skimp on cleansing: Your face and beard may get sweaty during the day, so ensure you always wash your face thoroughly before bed and when you wake up in the morning to remove oil and impurities. Cleansing twice a day will help prevent breakouts and blackheads. For soft and moisturised skin, try the soap-free FINO MAN Gel Face and Beard Wash (R79.99) – a light gel texture  that protects skin against ingrown hair and bumps.  
2. Try growing a beard: A beard acts like a physical barrier between your skin and the sun, protecting your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays (but don’t forget to apply SPF to the rest of your face). They also have the ability to keep you cool and protect your skin from the harsh effects of wind (hello Cape Town). Plus, a lot of women find beards very attractive (and who can blame them?).  
3. Oil is your friend: Oils are not just for winter – they have the ability to moisturise skin and hair all year long. Besides being super moisturising for facial hair, some beard oils also moisturise the skin beneath the beard. Apply a good quality beard oil to your facial hair twice a day for maximum moisturising benefits. Try FINO Beard Oil (R139.00) – a multipurpose, non-greasy product made with natural carrier oils and healing essential oils that nourish and moisturise the beard as well as the skin underneath. It can be used daily for a softer and more manageable beard, and it also makes the perfect shaving oil, plus it protects against dry and flaky skin under the beard. Win win! 
   
   
4. Keep bumps under control: Whether you’re going bare and shaving regularly, or just shaping your facial hair to keep it neat and tidy, chances are you may experience some razor bumps and discomfort from time to time. Adding a  low-irritant, dermatologically-tested rescue serum, such as  FINO Bump Control (R76.99) to your grooming regime will help reduce the appearance of razor bumps. This handy pump bottle contains a blend of natural tea tree oil, astringents and moisturisers that leave skin feeling smooth, looking good and healthy. It is easy to apply and can be used on the beard area and head after wet or dry shaving.  
5. No more ingrowns: No matter what your hair or skin type, anyone can get ingrown hairs. While these can be painful, itchy and unsightly, they may also become more serious if not treated. They may lead to bacterial infections, scars and hyperpigmentation. Avoid ingrown hair by opting for a non-irritant, dermatologically-tested handy balm that helps combat ingrown hair, razor bumps and burn after shaving such as FINO Soothe MAN (R61.99). It is quickly absorbed and moisturizing and also relieves the irritation and redness while reducing itchiness associated with new hair growth.