Dear Men, The Summer Calls For A Much Needed Upgrade For Your Grooming Kit

Because your heavy, greasy moisturisers just won't cut it for the summer!

Apr 24, 2026
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    It’s that time of the year. When the sun is blazing, heat is off the charts, and stepping out feels like stepping into a sauna. The summer season has arrived in all its glory, and as your wardrobe shifts towards lighter fabrics and breathable silhouettes, you might want to consider that your grooming kit might need an upgrade too.


    The heavy moisturisers and greasy sunscreens that you might have been using in the cooler months of the year won’t cut it anymore. Heat and humidity can take a toll on your skin and hair, making it very important for you to invest in a grooming routine that is tailor-made for the season.

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    If you come from the (rather flawed) school of thought that you only need a good face wash and a moisturiser to take care of your skin as a man, think again. For a holistic approach to grooming, you need to pay attention to the little things: do you have cuticles, blackheads, chapped lips? The devil is in the details! You need the right products for every little concern.

    Having said all of that, if you are dehydrated from within and your body reflects it, no amount of skincare will ever fix that.


    So that’s where you might want to start from. Cover your basics—completing your water intake, getting enough sleep, keeping your stress levels low. These seemingly little habits will make much more of a difference than you realise. But if you have your basics in place, and your skin (or hair, or body odour) still won’t behave, we’ve got you covered.

    Here are our picks for the products to invest in this summer, including but not limited to, a great eye patch, sunscreen, soap, perfume, shaving cream, hand cream, beard oil, and face mask.

    Men's Grooming Essentials For The Summer

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