Here’s the holiday season, and once again we find ourselves faced with the challenge of what to get the men in our lives to show them we care. Instead of going the cliché route this year and getting the standard silk ties, power tools, barbecue sets, or accessories for his car, why not consider another alternative: all-natural grooming products.
We all know that most men tend to look at skin care as the exclusive domain of women and just don’t seem equipped to decipher the array of product choices to understand how they can benefit from a skin care routine. However, men have skincare challenges too that can often be addressed with some guidance and a little push in the right direction. So, this season, give the gift of an enjoyable collection of all natural plant-based skin and body products along with a few grooming tools and help the men in your life embark on the path to smoother, softer, healthier skin. Below are some great ideas for products to gift alone or to combine into a wonderful gift basket for him:
1. Cleansing is essential to controlling oily skin. For a minty fresh and clean feeling that men love, try any of our Refresh blend products. If bar soaps are his preference, give one that is glycerin-based or a super-fatted soap made with shea or cocoa butter.
2. Regular exfoliation helps unclog pores, which is key to fighting acne in addition to allowing for a closer shave and fewer ingrown hairs. The combination of our Gentle Cleansing Body Wash and Nourishing Hand & Body Lotion works great for this especially in the Revitalize blend. Add a set of Loofah Facial Disc Sponges to provide gentle exfoliating action that won’t cause irritation.
3. A good toner should soothe and calm irritated or inflamed skin, re-balance the pH of his skin, and tighten pores without drying out his skin (which is what alcohol does). Your best bet is a toner that includes witch hazel (a natural astringent), vegetable glycerin (a humectant), aloe (to normalize skin), and essential oils of lavender, chamomile, and cedarwood. A spritz of our purified water and hydrosol based Aromatherapy Mister Spray will do the job too.
4. After cleansing and shaving, men should apply moisturizer. Give him a plant-based lotion or cream made with light hydrating anti-oxidant rich oils like Jojoba, Grapeseed, or Coconut oil. For more on this read our ezine article “Inside-Out: Heal Dry Skin with Natural Skin Care Oils Good Enough to Eat!“ Our Simply Naked unscented hand and body lotion is a great choice for your guy if he’s not a fan of scented moisturizers It’s gentle enough to use on the face and neck and won’t leave a lingering scent.
5. For occasional breakouts or blemishes, give him our Boo Boo Blend, an essential oil-based blend of Lavender, Tea Tree, Geranium, and Chamomile essential oils that can be applied directly to affected areas. It’s like a natural liquid bandaid that soothes and treats minor cuts, scrapes, and breakouts.
The most neglected parts of a man’s body are his lips, cuticles, elbows, knees and feet, so include some of these items in your gift set:
- Petroleum-free lip balms to keep lips hydrated and soft –especially when exposed to the elements. Try are yummy Organic Lip Balms, available in 4 blends
- A protective and emollient balm for dry or cracked elbows, knees, and heels made with herbal extracts, olive oil, and/or shea butter will work
- Exfoliating salt or sugar body scrubs can help slough off dead skin cells and soften tough skin
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