Skin cracks, hair frays and complexions go grey when the temperatures plummet. Here, we gather six Man About Town groomers to put forward the products they rely on to save face – and scalp – for their clients.

Winter doesn’t just sting, it lingers. Cold winds whip skin raw, central heating sucks moisture dry, and layering hats and scarves create static disasters. It’s the season when grooming moves from optional to essential. Forget the summer-light SPF routine; this is the time for armour, hydration, and a few tricks to cheat your way back to radiance. To cut through the noise, we asked six of the best in the business what they actually use when the temperature takes a nosedive. From oils that heal overnight to tanning drops that fake a week under the UV, here’s the insider survival kit.

Josh Knight – Weleda Skin Food

“Weleda Skin Food is great when the temperature drops,” says Josh Knight. “It shields against harsh weather, prevents water loss, and keeps the skin soft and supple. It’s got beeswax, which works as a barrier.” The rich, herbal cream does exactly what it says: protects and nourishes. Not fancy, not fussy – just solid skincare that holds up. Use it daily as a moisturiser or overnight treatment. A single tube that keeps skin steady through winter’s worst.

(Clients: Paul Mescal, Robbie Williams, Josh Heuston)

Liz Taw – Rhug Wild Beauty Deep Cleansing Balm

“For me, a good cleanser is always the first recommendation,” says Liz Taw. “You want to keep those pores clear and receptive.” Her winter weapon is Rhug Wild Beauty’s Deep Cleansing Balm – lush with rose otto and antioxidant berries, sustainably sourced from a Welsh estate. “When temperatures drop and the heating goes on, I reach for products that feel like they’re giving your face a hug.” Taw massages it in and wipes away with a warm flannel, turning cleansing into a ritual. Winter-proof skin and a little daily comfort? That’s a power move.

(Clients: Andrew Garfield, Harris Dickinson, Haider Ackermann)

Tariq Howes – Charlotte Mensah Manketti Hair Oil

“When the weather gets cold, your hair and scalp lose more moistue,” explains Tariq Howes, Groomer & Babyliss Pro Ambassador. Indoor heating strips natural oils, hats create static and frizz becomes inevitable. His solution is Charlotte Mensah’s Manketti Hair Oil. “It locks in moisture, nourishes the scalp, tames frizz and improves shine.” Just a few drops run through the lengths transform brittle winter hair into something soft, smooth and calm. Proof that the right oil can outsmarten the season – and the static.

(Clients: Carlos Alcaraz, Kobbie Mainoo, Tosin Cole)

Brady Lea – Augustinus Bader The Face Oil

“It’s imperative that we moisturise and protect in the mornings,” says Brady Lea, “but it’s just as important to support the skin’s regenerative process as we sleep.” His answer: Augustinus Bader’s The Face Oil. It’s rich, reparative and sinks in without a greasy trace. “It completely eliminates the morning dehydration most of us feel at that time of year.” The e” ect is skin that looks refreshed, not ravaged, even after long nights and harsher weather. Consider it a night shift worker for your face, and the kind that will never leave you hanging

(Clients: Kit Connor, Louis Partridge, Ishaan Khatter)

Petra Sellge – Dr. Jart+ Sheet Masks

“I love to use the sheet masks by Dr. Jart+ – either the Vital Hydra Solution Pro or Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair for a quick fix,” says Sellge. “They give instant hydration, and Cicapair soothes as well as hydrates, leaving skin glowing.” These are no ordinary masks. They’re a fifteen-minute antidote to winter fatigue. Quick to apply, faster to work, they turn dull, parched skin into a well-nourished, balanced complexion. In cold months, think of them as your skin’s emergency blanket.

(Clients: Daniel Craig, Eddie Redmayne, Josh O’Connor, Michael Fassbender)

Charlie Cullen – Self Glow By James Read, Sunbright Tinted Tan Drops

“When the colder months hit, skin can start to look washed out,” says Charlie Cullen. His fix: Self-Glow By James Read, Sunbright Tinted Tan Drops. Just a few drops into daily moisturiser a couple of times a week builds a subtle, natural-looking tan. “It’s completely gradual, so there’s no risk of looking overdone,” he adds, “and it doesn’t have that tell-tale smell.” The result? Skin that looks brighter, healthier, and vaguely smug, like you’ve just come back from somewhere tropical in the middle of December.

(Clients: Frank Dillane, Mark Ronson, Tom Grennan, Guy Remmers)