Guide to men's skin care
Men are not always willing to spend more time selecting best matching product for skin and they’re rather hesitant when asking for help. It turns out that women also find it sometimes difficult to find the best products for their partners. It’s time to fill his cosmetic shelf with the right stuff. Read our tips!
Picking the scentBefore picking scent for your man, always mind that the same scent can smell different on different men. Generally, men are into scents that they associate with home or nature: food, fresh laundry, strong scent of fresh cut grass, coffee, fresh air after rain, lavender or apple pie. The choice of scent for your man should be based on his lifestyle, personality but also occasion for which he could use it. • If your man is keen on sports, attends gym, goes to swimming pool or enjoys team sports, he will like energizing compositions with scent notes like: citrus, juniper, cardamom, cypress, ginger, anise or vetiver – notes that will give him adrenaline kick. Such compositions can be found in Full Speed or Avon Sport EDT collections. • For a distinguished man a great choice will be e.g. Avon Homme - blend of spiced coriander, captivating cedar and refined orris. It perfectly matches elegant style and more sophisticated taste. This highly seductive scent will get even stronger if layered with body wash sharing the same notes.
• For a glamorous evening together you can give your man Avon Attraction EDT - sexy, long-lasting scent designed with ginger root, magnetic musk and smoky woods that will draw you both closer together. • For a man, who seduces with his natural personality and follows his own path the best fragrance will come from marine, aromatic or fougere family e.g. Avon Musk EDT or Individual Blue EDT. When picking a scent for your man, remember that it should not only suit him but also yourself. To make the choice easier for you, check the notes of his favorite after shave EDT and find the perfume match based on that. Once you find that perfect one it will be easier later on to complete his collection with aftershave balm, body deodorant or body and hair wash sharing similar or the same notes.
A smooth shaveCuddling up to a smooth, warm face of your beloved man is one of the greatest pleasures for many women. Men shave not only to look neat but also… for us women. Daily shaving of facial hair makes skin vulnerable to irritation so cosmetics used for shaving or after shaving pampering should contain ingredients that bring fast relief. For a smooth shave look for gel or foam containing soothing ingredients like aloe vera, cocoa butter, vitamins and panthenol. They will not only moisturize skin preventing dryness but also nourish, leaving it healthy looking and smooth to touch after shaving.
Although man’s facial skin is thicker than woman’s, frequent shaving can make it prone to irritation, which in combination with cold weather can lead to severely dry skin. That’s why it is advisable to additionally soothe skin after shaving with balm. You can pick the one from the same line as shave gel or, if the skin gets easily irritated, the one designed for more sensitive skin. Why not go for smart solution and get him a 2 in 1 after shave and moisturizer that will both calm skin after shaving and hydrate it for a smooth and soft feel? He will love it! Ingredients that can be found in after shave balms include menthol, ginger extracts, aloe vera, and vitamin E. Menthol helps cool down skin bringing soothing relief and also energizes skin. Vitamin E protects skin from drying and leaves it soft and nourished. Aloe vera deeply moisturizes skin and ginger has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties helping keep skin in healthy condition. Using after shave balm should be a pleasant pampering experience that calms skin and leaves it moisturized.
Hair and body pamperingHave you ever wondered what he likes most when it comes to cosmetics? There is something men go back to most often. This is shower gel! If all cosmetics could be fit in one bottle, men would be delighted. They will love anything that is practical and combines many functions. That’s why you can rarely find shampoos alone dedicated only to men. In most cases the shampoo will come together with body wash. This 2 in 1 combo will make pampering easier and more time efficient for your man. Invigorating fragrance notes of peppermint, black pepper or bergamot freshness that can be found in these products will energize him at the morning.
When it comes to showering, pick formulas that moisturize skin but also include vitamins. This is essential especially in winter season when skin needs more energy and nourishment. Look for the vitamins E, A and C that help keep skin in healthy condition, leaving it smooth and supple. And if you already know, what is his favorite fragrance, you can get him shower gel with the same scent notes.
Man’s SPAThere’s nothing more enjoyable than sharing everything with your loved one. This may also apply to cosmetics. Hand creams, masks, scrubs, bubble baths can well be used by both of you.
And who said that SPA is reserved only for women? Men need relaxation as well. Many SPA products are unisex and have scents that both women and men find attractive. Although men can be first hesitant to apply a face or body mask, they won’t say no to a body massage with warming oil enriched with spring water minerals. For a warming massage, place bottle into cup of warm water for 1 minute and then smooth the oil over body massaging it into skin. Such massage will not only moisturize and pamper his skin but also relax all senses.
