To my male readers, this article is not an excuse NOT to shower however, you have been asking for tips on what to do when timetables and conditions do not allow you to take a shower or you just feel the need to freshen up.
The following products will keep you looking, smelling and feeling fresh:
WIPES
Wipes are for the body, not for the face. Check the pack and choose wipes that are hypoallergenic and look for aloe vera, cucumber, and/or vitamin E for a soothing pseudo-shower experience. Use them all over the body, focusing on the armpits, back, and anywhere else you feel particularly sweaty. I know in America there is a range called Dude Wipes and they are going from strength to strength since appearing on Shark Tank (entrepreneurs asking for funding and the help of an experienced and accomplished entrepreneur, a ‘Shark’). The Dudes have now developed a whole range for men and I am hoping they come over the pond soon.
FACE WASH
Keep a face wash with you and many brands now do smaller travel sizes which are easier to carry around.
When choosing a face wash look for the following ingredients:
- Aloe Vera: This natural ingredient will keep the face hydrated and soothed.
- Charcoal: Activated Charcoal soaks up facial impurities without drying it out. Great for oily skins
- Olive Oil: This natural oil will soak up excess dirt and impurities and replace it with a nourishing, healthy oil.
BODY POWDER
Talcs and body powders help to dry, soothe and fragrance whenever needed.
Dr. Hauschka Silk Body Powder – This versatile powder is made of real powdered silk, rice starch and gentian with oak and sage extracts. The silk binds to excess moisture and creates a balanced body environment for the whole body and has antibacterial properties. This is an ideal all over body powder applied after showering and bathing to relieve itchy skin and to help keep feet fresh. It is a very gentle powder; gentle enough for babies.
I would suggest you use this after cleansing your body first with the body wipes.
Margaret Dabbs Soothing Foot Powder – This is essential and designed for anyone concerned with excess foot sweating and keeps odour under control. This soothing foot powder from Margaret Dabbs is enriched with natural extracts to protect feet from bacteria and fungal infections and deodorises leaving feet and toes smooth, dry and odour-free. Margaret Dabbs’ signature wonder ingredient, Australian emu oil, is combined with antibacterial tea tree to calm the skin, vitamin E to nourish and uplifting lemon myrtle to delicately fragrance the feet, leaving them smooth, clean and dry.
DEODORANT
L’OCCITANE Cedrat Deodorant – I love this product so much and even I enjoy using it. It is an alcohol and aluminum free deodorant for men with the energising scent of organic cedrat extract from Corsica. This smells and feels so fresh on the skin and the cedar will mask any underarm odours.
Australian Bodycare Tea Tree Oil Deodorant – This deodorant is formulated with antibacterial tea tree oil. This is also free from aluminium and alcohol, it effectively combats odour and its non-irritant formulation means it is safe to use after hair removal.
Neal’s Yard Remedies Peppermint & Lime Roll On Deodorant – This is a completely natural deodorant which uses shikimic acid (found in plants) and moisture absorbing bamboo powder, to offer 24 hours of protection against odour and perspiration. The key ingredients of peppermint and lime lend their scents for a fresh and invigorating fragrance. Suitable for all skin types.
DRY SHAMPOO
Kevin Murphy FRESH.HAIR Dry Cleaning Spray – This is a dry cleaner for hair that gives body, texture, removes odours and excess oil. This freshens up hair after an international flight, intense meetings or a gym workout. Suitable for all hair types, especially fine hair.
FRAGRANCE
I do not suggest that anyone mask body odour with fragrance but if you have followed all the steps above then applying a fragrance is the perfect finishing touch.
There are so many to choose from; incredible brands that spring to mind are Creed, Tom Ford, Givenchy, Dior, Chanel, Hermes, Acqua Di Parma and Giorgio Armani. Whichever fragrance you choose, make sure it is something that you like, feel comfortable in and do not use too much.
Apply to the pulse points, like neck and wrists. Please don’t rub your wrists together as this crushes the fragrance top notes.
If you have any questions, please send me a message.
Have a fabulous week!
