Nov
20
2008
By
Cory Ohlendorf
of Valet.
 
Winterize
Your Routine

"Winter's so tough and drying on your skin," says Andrew Goetz, one half of the hip apothecary line Malin + Goetz. "So it's important to keep it hydrated." Which isn't an easy task thanks to dry heat indoors and bone-chilling winds whipping outside. And despite how good a hot shower feels in the morning, Goetz advises against it. "That's the number one mistake guys make," he says. "I know they feel nice, but they'll dehydrate your skin very quickly." Now that those are out, here's how to get some cold comfort.

  • Malin + Goetz products are stocked in the rooms of such hipster havens as New York's Tribeca Grand and Portland's Ace Hotel.
Shower

Soothe a dry scalp and soften hair with Philip B. Scent of Santa Fe shampoo, $29. Bonus: It's anti-bacterial to boot.

Shave

This thermal shaving cream, heats on contact and soothes skin with aloe and almond extract. $18, at Bliss.

Moisturize

Body: Kiehl's Deluxe Hand & Body Lotion, is unscented and absorbs quickly, so don't worry about greasing up before work. $20.

Face: Lightweight and oil-free, Malin + Goetz's Vitamin E moisturizer hydrates while calming red, irritated skin. $45.

Hands: Aveeno's Intense Relief stays on even after washing your hands. $7 at Drugstore.comicon.

 

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