8 grooming essentials every man must own

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8 Grooming essentials men must own no matter what

A decade ago, the concept of men grooming was restricted to shaving cream, aftershave, razor and a soap bar. Doesn't this remind you of your dad's grooming kit?

Lately, our attitude towards grooming has changed making men own essentials like never before. But do understand owning plenty of grooming products won't make you a complete man. Grooming is all about building a routine for face, hair, skin and sticking to it. 

With tons of options around, identifying essentials can be tricky. Hence , we list down seven grooming essentials that every man must own.

1. Shaving Kit

A complete man can't do without a shaving kit. Be it any era, the craze of shaving kit can never fade away. There’s something very pleasing about the smell of lathering that gives you a fresh start. However, when picking a razor be sure of the design that suits your hand movement. A wrong pick can ruin your beard and its growth as well. 

2. SPF Moisturiser

To keep safeguard your skin from UV rays, an SPF-based moisturiser is a must! The SPF component protects your skin from natural electromagnetic radiation and also delay the aging process. It also retains your natural skin oil and keeps your skin hydrated. In case one travels a lot, they can opt for a head-to-toe SPF cream serving all purposes. 

3. Trimmer + Nose Hair Trimmer 

A good trimmer in your kit is a must. This small electric piece works magic on your mustache or beard creating several styles. A trimmer is a multi-purpose gadget that also helps you to keep a check on body, head and nose hair. 

4. Exfoliating Face Wash

Exfoliating your face is a sacred ritual that can-do wonders for your skin. Be it getting rid of dead skin, brown spots, face dirt, or oil, a good face wash does all. With so many brands available, we recommend you to buy an organic product.

5. All-in-One Shower Gel

A daily ritual product has to be part of your essential kit. Pick any brand's all-in-one shower gel that works on your face, skin, and hair, making it quite easy to carry. If your skin type falls under normal to dry look for a shower gel that has an oil ph level of 3.5 to 5.5. 

6. Concealer stick

Not many might understand the importance of this, but a concealer stick needs a permanent place in your essential kit. From covering dark circles, blemishes to ace spot, this little product does magic to your face. But the trick is picking the right shade. Go for one shade lighter than your skin colour, apply on the patches and blend it evenly. 

7. Lip Balm 

Just like your body, your lips need attention. Whenever we talk about grooming, we often give lips a miss. Unlike other parts of the body, lips have no oil glands. Chapped lips are the last thing you want in a meeting or a date. Keep your lips hydrated and enjoy some sweet time. 

8. Fragrance

Body odour can kill the best moods in the world. Invest in this purchase. A cheap perfume or deodorant often fades off. Pick something classic- a neutral, musky eau de toilette must do.


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