I think most men would agree that it isn’t really socially acceptable to discuss the latest grooming trends with other guys, partly because of the more feminine stigma of such discussions and partly because there are some guys I know that don’t do much in the grooming department. I’m not really that self-conscious about it myself, since I know I look pretty damn good. After all, I probably wouldn’t be posting this if I didn’t want anyone to know that I’m willing to take a 15 minute shower every once in a while and I use shampoo that doesn’t double as body wash. If I wanted my head to smell the same as my feet I would run out of cologne very quickly.
It was after realizing that not every man is gentleman enough to shower on a daily basis that I figured there was probably a space out there on the web where I could find some like-minded souls to relate to and get some support. Yes, I said support. I don’t care if it sounds feminine or even needy, I enjoy reading about what’s new in shaving gel and the top 10 male scents of the summer. This is how I stay fresh.
Speaking of new products and neediness, I’m seeking some advice beyond a commercial advertisement regarding the right kind of moisturizer for my skin. I’m a fairly hairy individual so shaving my neck every day can leave a lot of dry skin that is then covered by more hair by nightfall. I’ve been using the Gillette Energizing Moisture cream lately and I do believe it would work quite well for the typical chap, but I think I could use something a little thicker. I’ve discovered that if I can’t still feel the moisture on my skin after about 10 minutes, it’s no use. Since I am incredibly skeptical of the media and overworked amateur blogs, I have come to you, reader, for some sound advice. I’m looking for a solution that doesn’t necessarily have to be something found on a Walgreen’s shelf just anywhere. Exotic and slightly expensive is fine by me as long as it gets the job done. The only request I have, despite my previous rants about how I don’t care if something may seem a bit feminine because I’m such a confident man, is that it isn’t a women’s product because we all know how potent those scents can be. Gender neutral or excessively manly are the best options. I’ve seen a lot of odd products out there and I’m not opposed to any of them, that is excluding any ones that I tried and decided were awful. The world of male moisturizing is at my fingertips, and I am ready to lather it on.
