What’s that smell? Make sure it isn’t you! First impressions are everything, so here’s the ultimate list of the biggest grooming and hygiene blunders men make. Avoid these mistakes, and we guarantee that everyone around you will be grateful.
– Wearing too much cologne. Less is more when it comes to applying cologne. If your cologne bottle has a spray applicator, don’t spray more than twice. If yours doesn’t have one, use your finger to dab some on your neck and behind your ears – just one or two “finger” applications. More than that and you’ll have a room-clearing effect wherever you go.
– Wearing an overpowering deodorant. Just like many colognes have a strong scent, so do some deodorants – and combining the two is a recipe for disaster. Your best bet is to look for an unscented men’s deodorant. A deodorant like MenScience Advanced Deodorant is not only unscented but also contains ingredients that help fight odor-fighting bacteria. So opt for a fragrance-free deodorant and let your cologne take over scent duties.
– Not taking a men’s multivitamin. We know what you’re thinking: What does a multivitamin have to do with grooming? A lot, actually. One cause of body odor is nutritional deficiencies. A diet lacking in minerals like zinc and magnesium has been linked to B.O. Supplement your diet with a men’s multivitamin to ensure you have all your nutritional bases covered. Read “7 Tips to Fight Men’s Body Odor” for more hygiene tips.
– Using too much of a hair product. The phrase “Too much of a good thing” applies here. Too much of a men’s hair pomade or a men’s hair gel can leave your hair looking excessively greasy or excessively stiff. Unless you’re going for those looks, keep it simple and use only the recommended amount.
– Ignoring the after-shave. Your skin is extremely sensitive after a close shave. A men’s after-shave product contains skin-soothing ingredients to reduce irritation and ingrown hairs. Do what’s best for your skin and take an extra minute to apply a men’s after-shave. Your face deserves it. Read “4 Tips for Ingrown Hair Treatment” for more shaving advice.
– Not carrying breath mints. Bad breath is a deal breaker in the office, in the bedroom… pretty much anywhere. Brush your teeth regularly, use a mouthwash and stash some mints at your desk or in your car. You never know where you’ll have to make a memorable impression – and you want to make sure it’s a good one.
