4 grooming tips for guys – for the New Year (and beyond)

Exfoliating scrubs buff away dull, dry skin and help give your face a healthy glow. They also wash away dirt clogged deep inside your pores that regular cleansers can miss.

How often should men exfoliate? 2-3 times a week is enough. And use a product that doesn’t strip away moisture or cause irritation, like our Dove Men+Care Exfoliating Deep Clean Body + Face Wash. Infused with exfoliating beads and 24-hour MicroMoisture technology, it exfoliates and cleanses skin to leave it feeling smooth, refreshed and hydrated.

Scalp care is one of the most overlooked hair grooming tips for men, but your scalp needs cleaning and exfoliating, too. It produces oils that moisturize and lubricate your hair. And if you don’t clean your scalp thoroughly (or regularly) those oils can build up and cause irritation.

Keep your scalp healthy and try deeply cleansing it at least once a week with an exfoliating shampoo like our Dove Men+Care Charcoal + Clay Purifying Shampoo + Conditioner. Enriched with charcoal and plant-based cleansers, it leaves your hair and scalp visibly healthy and feeling invigorated.

Some studies report that 20% of people don’t use sunscreen – even in summer! – and a large part of that group is men. Even if you already reach for the SPF in the sunnier seasons, make sure you wear it all year round – even on cloudy fall or winter days, powerful UVA/UVB rays still reach your skin through clouds and windows.

Always apply SPF before you go out, and combine it with Dove Men+Care Hydrate+ Face Lotion to give skin some extra moisture. It contains broad spectrum SPF 15 and absorbs quickly to give you hydration that lasts all day long. This is arguably one of the most important grooming habits for men on our list.

Whether you’re a fan of earthy aromas or energizing scents, make sure you mix up your fragrances throughout the year. You can still choose a signature scent, but try picking aromas that complement the season.

If you want to give your winter a warming lift, try our Dove Men+Care Midnight Classico Deodorant Stick. Packed with the rich, earthy notes of cedarwood and the citrusy aroma of starfruit, it provides 72-hour odor protection with a perfect scent for the chillier months.

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