FROM THE SKI slope TO THE AFTERSKI
Gents Journal
During sports holidays or winter holidays, most people naturally want to spend as much time as possible on the slopes. At the same time, they don't want to spend hours preparing for the obligatory "afterskin".
Here are a few products to keep on hand in your kit so that the party night doesn't become a stressful affair.
GIVE YOUR FACE A NEW FRESHNESS
After a long day out in the drying sun and sub-zero temperatures, your face needs to be refreshed and given new elasticity. Finish with a truly moisturising moisturiser, such as Sweden Eco's Moisturizer, which is perfect for those who have exposed their skin to dryness, sun and harsh outdoor weather conditions. If it works for weathered construction workers, it's also tailor-made to repair skin after an active day on the sunny slopes.
Another great tip is the extremely soothing and moisturising Face Armour from Dr K, which not only cares for a parched face but also simultaneously looks after your beard, giving it both luster and nourishment with its tea tree oil content.
PROTECTION AGAINST SWEAT!
What should you always have in your bag or toiletry bag for every possible situation? That's right - an antiperspirant! If you have it, you can at least get away with most things. With XLRT's effective formula, you'll stay fresh for up to 72 hours. Add a sweat guard and you can feel even more confident. If you're looking for more focus on fragrance, Molton Brown and Acqua di Parma have fragrant deodorants to choose from to suit your taste and also do their bit to keep you dry.
Help the beard
For the bearded man, moisturising the beard and underlying skin is always priority one, but after a day in the sun, it's more important than ever. Bring out the beard oil (always easy to carry) and massage it in thoroughly. Then take good strokes with a beard brush to reach the dry, dead skin behind the bristles, because that's where the dryness is. In Sailor's clever little beard kit with brush and accompanying comb for extra styling, you'll hit the bar with your beard in tip-top shape!
BRING YOUR HAIR TO LIFE
We all know what the helmet or cap, if you wish, can do to your hair. No matter how many "food breaks" and how long you sit without your helmet, your hair gets sweaty during the day. That's why you need a good freshening up for the evening. If you have time to go inside the cabin and shower, that's definitely preferable, but if Afterskin is in the middle of the hill, we have a tip for quickly fixing up greasy hair. The solution spells dry shampoo that will give you a fresh look in seconds.
Smell good
With a spray of your favourite perfume, you can achieve that final touch before you're ready for the bar and restaurant. With a Benjamin Barber travel bottle no bigger than your little finger, you won't have to carry the whole bottle to impress your dinner companions with your scent. In winter and evening, spicy or sweet, warm fragrances are especially good for warming and kicking off that sexy, exotic feeling. Or maybe you prefer something sportier? If you're struggling to choose a perfume for the evening - read our guide here.