Tips To Beat Your 5 O'Clock Shadow

When the temperature drops it signals winter's arrival and should also be a signal for guys to adjust their current skincare routine. We've got winter skincare and shaving tips from Craig the Barber, a Top Hollywood Barber, on how to protect you from the worst of winter weather and get a smooth shave.

The first 50 people to go see Craig today at Bloomingdale's at 59th Street from 11:30am to 3pm will receive a complimentary Triple Benefit Post-Shave Remedy with the purchase of a Lab Series Skincare For Men product (One per customer, while supplies last). For more on Lab Series Skincare for Men log onto www.labseries.com.

SHAVING TIPS AND VIDEO AFTER THE JUMP...

No matter what the season, for healthy-looking skin follow this simple regimen. First clean, then shave and finally, treat.

CLEAN (Pre-shave)
1. During the colder winter months, skin can become dry, dull and uncomfortable. Proper cleansing is the first step to healthy-looking skin.
2. A lot of men, including our model here, Rob, make the mistake of using bar soap to clean their faces. Rob happens to have dry skin and traditional bar soaps can be stripping to the face and contain harsh soap systems that are not conducive to provide the right glide and protection.
3. Lab Series Skincare For Men Multi-Action Face Wash is a super-foaming cream cleanser that contains exfoliating action which include gentle beads that wash away dirt and debris to leave skin looking brighter, healthier and prepped for shaving.
4. If you find yourself in need of a face wash while traveling, I recommend picking up Cetaphil Face Wash.

SHAVE (Pre-shave)
1. Make sure your face and beard are moist and protected with a superior shaving product that lubricates the skin and helps to cushion the blade. Our model here, TJ, often experiences skin issues including razor burn and razor bumps while shaving.
2. To remedy this, I recommend Lab Series Skincare For Men Maximum Comfort Shave Cream, the shave cream creates a comfort zone for the skin while it softens and preps the beard to prevent irritation and redness.
3. When shaving, it's crucial to shave with the grain of the hair, in the direction that the hair is growing. This prevents irritation / nicking the skin. Use a light hand and smooth strokes to achieve the smoothest shave.
4. A great drugstore option is Gillette Shave Cream.
5. Follow-up with Triple Benefit Post-Shave Remedy which helps relieve and prevent ingrown hairs and razor bumps as well as delay the appearance of the 5' o'clock shadow.

TREAT (Post-shave)
1. After shaving, rinse face well with clean, cool water, which will help brace the skin and close the pores and then apply a moisturizer. Even for men who experience oily skin issues, such as our model here Wendell, it is crucial to always keep skin moisturized.
2. Men tend to cope with excess oil by skipping their moisturizer, resulting in skin that is oily in some places and dry in others. The #1 Lab Series Skincare For Men product is Daily Moisture Defense Lotion SPF 15. With UVA and UVB protection this moisturizer helps offer moisture-balance to keep skin healthy-looking all winter long.
3. An alternative option is Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion.