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The top two daily grooming habits for men should include showering with shampoo and conditioner and applying deodorant to keep body odor under control. However, our busy lifestyles have led companies that make brands of men’s deodorants and hair care products to find solutions to save us time.
We now have aerosol and aerosol deodorants, as well as 2-in-1 anti-dandruff shampoo + conditioner. Unfortunately, saving a minute or two sometimes means sacrificing quality. An inferior product can damage hair and dry out or irritate the skin.
Use these tips to choose quality products and save time without sacrificing your skin and scalp.
Choose for your hair
Before you ditch your separate bottles of shampoo and conditioner, get your hair tested. Is it oily? Dry?
If you have dry and flaky hair, using a 2-in-1 shampoo + conditioner with too little moisturizer may be inappropriate. Look for a brand with additional moisturizing ingredients. Switch to a separate conditioner every other day to prevent further damage to the hair. Another solution would be to wash your hair every other day, as long as you don’t sweat profusely during that time.
People with healthy hair can safely use the 2-in-1 treatment during the week, but they should give their hair a full conditioning treatment once or twice a week to balance this out.
Deodorants
The brands of deodorant for men found on the market shelves contain a wide range of chemicals designed to block the sweat glands (antiperspirants) or inhibit the growth of bacteria, which cause body odor.
Unfortunately, not all of these chemicals are safe and some can irritate the sensitive skin under the arms.
If you have sensitive skin, are allergic to aluminum or perfume agents, choose a brand without these ingredients.
To avoid chemicals altogether, you can try a natural crystal deodorant or one made with natural ingredients.
Save time without changing
If you’re really pressed for time, you can skip the switch to a 2-in-1 anti-dandruff shampoo + conditioner and try showering the night before. You may sleep better and feel just as fresh in the morning. Then instead of applying deodorant, wash your armpits quickly with soap and water. You can always have a bar of soap at work.
However, most of us aren’t going to ditch our antiperspirants or deodorant sticks, so pack an extra one in the car or at the office. Just make sure you wash before using it or all you are doing is spreading bacteria on it. Whatever you do, stay clean and healthy!
