A summer grooming guide is all about light fabrics and exposed skin, but what’s the point of wearing linen shirts and tailored shorts if your grooming routine hasn’t caught up? Skincare, facial hair, body maintenance and even fragrance play a huge role in summer style. Whether you’re poolside or heading to dinner in a Cuban shirt, looking good starts with how you treat your skin. Because great style starts with looking after yourself.
Our Summer Grooming Guide for Men
1. Lightweight Moisturiser with SPF
Why it’s great: Protects your skin from sun damage without making you look shiny or greasy.
Top pick: Bulldog Oil Control Face Wash
Perfect for: Every man, every day
Buy at: Boots
2. Body Hair Groomer (For Chest, Back, Beard Edges)
Why it’s great: You don’t need to go full smooth, but keeping things tidy makes you look sharper in summer cuts.
Top pick: Philips Bodygroom Series 3000 – £35.99
Perfect for: Summer grooming without razor burn
Buy at: Amazon
3. Face & Body Scrub
Why it’s great: Sweat, sunscreen and SPF clog pores fast—exfoliating keeps your skin clear and even.
Top pick: Aesop Redemption Body Scrub – £29
Perfect for: Weekly use before the beach or post-workout
Buy at: Liberty London
4. Summer Fragrance (Fresh but Masculine)
Why it’s great: Woody scents are great for winter, but in summer you want citrus, green tea or marine notes.
Top pick: Acqua di Parma Fico di Amalfi – £110
Perfect for: Clean, modern scent that doesn’t overpower
Buy at: John Lewis
SKIN TIPS:
Oily Skin + Hot Weather
Tip: Heat makes oiliness worse, so keep things light. Use a gel or foam cleanser to cut shine. Apply a mattifying SPF (look for zinc oxide or niacinamide). Try a clay mask once or twice a week — it draws out excess oil.
🧴 Try: The Inkey List Kaolin Clay Mask
Dry Skin + Sun Exposure
Tip: The sun strips moisture fast — especially if you’re shaving. Switch to a cream cleanser or cleansing balm. Use a hydrating serum (hyaluronic acid is your friend). Follow up with a rich SPF moisturiser with glycerin or ceramides.
🧴 Try: CeraVe Moisturising Lotion with SPF25
Sensitive Skin + Sweating
Tip: Sweat and sun can lead to breakouts or rashes. Avoid anything heavily fragranced. Use a soothing moisturiser with aloe or centella. Opt for mineral sunscreen over chemical SPF — it’s gentler.
🧴 Try: La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Fluid
Facial Hair + Humidity
Tip: Balms can feel sticky in heat — go for dry oils instead. Exfoliate under the beard 1–2x a week with a soft brush or scrub. Use a non-greasy beard oil to fight frizz and condition without clogging pores.
🧴 Try: Baxter of California Beard Oil
Dry Skin + Sun Exposure Tip:
The sun strips moisture fast — especially if you’re shaving. Switch to a cream cleanser or cleansing balm. Use a hydrating serum (hyaluronic acid is your friend). Follow up with a rich SPF moisturiser with glycerin or ceramides.
🧴 Try: CeraVe Moisturising Lotion with SPF25
Editor’s Summary:
Great style doesn’t stop at the wardrobe, it starts in the bathroom. Start your summer grooming guide grom SPF to scents, grooming is the foundation of your summer look. Don’t just wear the season, live it, confidently, cleanly, and always camera-ready.