Bridal Club Magazine
Grooming for the groom
The big day is not all about the bride; the groom is also in the
limelight and would like to look his best too. With the increase of
men's beauty products like Clarins, Lancôme, Nivea, Decleor,
suggesting that men are paying more attention to their image then
ever before. So the following are tips for keeping your husband to
be in tiptop condition for those wedding photos.
Skincare
Men have been experimenting with our exfolients and moisturizer
for as long as we can remember, this is better than using nothing
at all but men need men-specific products for their skin. Their
skin is a lot drier and oilier due to higher sebum levels and high
moisture evaporation rates. Men's skin is also thicker than
women's, has a more acidic ph, and has more defined eye contours
not to mention fragile due to shaving. In other words our skincare
products just won't do the job. The first step is to use an oil for
shaving Decleors Aromessence Homme and L'Occitane Cade Travel
Shaving Oil are two good examples. Applied to the skin before
shaving will lubricate and soften the hair making for a more
comfortable and closer shave, applying a few drops afterwards to
sooth and calm the skin preventing in growing hairs.
Use an exfoliater once or twice a week to further prevent in
growing hairs and brighten the complexion. Nivea makes a deep
cleansing facial scrub for men that are quite effective; there are
plenty of brands to choose from for both oily and sensitive skin.
This is always to be followed by a moisturizer or the skin will
quickly dry out. Find out what skin type he is (dry, oily,
sensitive) and buy the appropriate moisturizer. Another good tip is
to get "girlie free" body creams like E45 or Lubriderm for dry skin
areas or all over the body, if it isn't scented he will be more
inclined to use it.
Treatments
A good idea is to go for a facial a few months before the
wedding to pamper your skin. A facial will make a huge difference
to your skin leaving the face thoroughly cleansed and fresh. If you
can't convince him to do this maybe a half hour facial will be more
appealing letting the beautician know he's a bit nervous before
hand so she can put him at ease. The Decleor Aromaplasty Facial is
a great treat for the bride or groom, it starts with ten-minute
diagnostic back massage, and then the facial nourishes and
revitalizes the skin aiding in the absorption of moisture and
nutrients. There are also deep cleansing treatments for the body,
if the groom has an acne prone area maybe the back or chest; this
treatment can be a good idea. If the groom does not want to go to a
Spa or Beautician by himself why not go together you could even
make a romantic weekend out of it by staying overnight.
Hair
It is not a good idea to go for a drastic change in the months
leading up to the wedding. However it is a good idea to get the
hair cut one or two weeks before the wedding letting the hair
settle and avoiding a too tight cut. If he is brave enough to try a
back or chest wax preparing for the honeymoon this is the best time
to try as a wax will last up to ten weeks. Waxing should always be
done at the salon preventing any horror stories.
Hands and feet
Hand care just does not sound very masculine or appealing to
men, so it's likely that his hands are not in the best shape
possible to say the least. Given that his hands will be on display
during the wedding it is a good idea for him to start a daily hand
care ritual to keep his skin and nails in top condition for showing
off the wedding band. Using a rich moisture hand lotion every day
and NOT chewing his nails is a start, a really good idea is for him
to get a manicure but if he protests maybe you could take out your
nail file and give him a helping hand. I an assuming that that
yours and not his feet will be on display but this does not mean
foot care for him is out the window. His concerns might differ from
yours slightly, with more emphasis on odour prevention. Scrubbing
feet daily with some tea tree oil or mint foot scrub and drying
them completely should help. Also inserting odour control insoles
into his shoes to absorb wetness and odour can also be beneficial.
Some good products to keep in mind are California North Barbay
coast hand and foot scrubs and the Scholl ranges of products are
still going strong.
Fitness
There is no better time to join the gym than when you book your
big day, it will provide all the motivation you need, and going to
the gym three times a week and eating a healthy balanced diet
should tone your body and keep the weight off. Why don't both of
you join together you can motivate each other to get off the couch
and spend some quality time together. If the gym is not your scene
then some daily brisk walking is good to clear the head and keep in
shape. Do not forget to drink plenty of water and limit you intake
of alcohol to keep your body healthy and in good shape.
Smile
This will be the most noticeable feature in all the photos so
make sure your smile is up to scratch. Go for regular check ups and
get your teeth cleaned and polished coming up to the big day. Brush
your teeth twice daily using gentle whitening toothpaste and don't
forget to floss. If you need extra help than why not purchase a
whitening kit you're your local pharmacy and see the difference
after a few weeks. If you really want to splash out you can opt for
a procedure called "britesmile" which uses a laser treatment to
whiten teeth 5 to 6 shades brighter. This procedure will cost
between $600 and $700 and is available from some dentists.
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