Health & Beauty - Grooming our Men for Life

It’s funny what attracts you to a man, his looks or his laugh, his arm muscles or his kindness. For me, it was my husband’s big twinkly eyes. They really stood out on his face, and not just because he was gazing at me intensely – he had the most amazingly shaped eyebrows I had ever seen. I had to know: did he wax or pluck?

Men should be encouraged to spend time grooming. Rogue facial hair is only one thing; men’s skin is important too. All too often you’ll hear men declaring that cleansing and moisturising is for the ladies. But those men would do well to know that first impressions, made in only a few seconds, are crucial: clean and clear skin can mean greater success in both business and life.

Good skin-care products are essential. Like women, men benefit from cleansing, exfoliating, toning and moisturising their skin. There are plenty of products on the market, offering perfect gift ideas for Father’s Day. Alternatively, book your man in for a skin consultation by a trusted skin-care expert and throw in a massage while he’s there.

Drinking water hydrates and nourishes skin, so buy the man in your life an environmentally friendly water bottle to take in his car and to work. And never underestimate the power of a great razor – a clean shave will leave him looking fantastic and feeling great too. Finally, ensure your man has a good nasal hair trimmer. The nose keeps growing as we age, and so does the hair inside it.

Trilogy For Men Face Wash & Scrub
RRP $26.90

A daily cleanser and scrub to lift away dirt, unclog pores and help control oil levels. Powered by the mechanical action of jojoba wax beads and a blend of nutrient-rich avocado, marula, olive and wheat germ oils, this daily cleanser will leave skin feeling fresh and comfortable. It gently scrubs skin free of daily grime and helps prevent clogged pores, thereby maintaining soft, healthy, energised skin.

Weleda Smooth Shave Toner

RRP $27.90

This powerful and refreshing tonic is the ideal toner to soothe the skin before and after shaving. It also tightens the skin, causing the hairs to stand up and therefore making shaving so much easier.

Olay Men Revitalising Cream

RRP $19.99

This cream, containing vitamins and ginseng extract, will take on fatigued skin. It hydrates, gives radiance and energises skin.

Avène After-shave Balm

RRP $29.90

This rich and creamy balm soothes the skin and reduces razor burn by leaving a soft, protective film over the skin’s surface. It is most suitable for sensitive skin that is prone to dryness.

King of Shaves® Azor® System Razor

RRP from $11.95

Simple and elegant in its simplicity, the Azor combines the superior performance of system razors with the simplicity of disposables.