The Right Cologne For Different Skins!

Some men wear good cologne but the fragrance does not blend with their skin type and body smell. Consider these tips the next time you visit the perfume shop.

Oily Skin: Some skins are naturally oily and can blend with cologne to create longer- lasting and more powerful scents. Alternatively, too much natural skin oils or perspiration means the cologne may not blend with original skin smell.

Men with oily skin should go for lighter fragrances and wear less cologne during the day. Cologne made for summer are the best for men with oily skin.                              
Dry Skin: Men with dry skin are more likely to have cologne evaporate  from their body easily, so it must be applied more frequently. However, frequent reapplications could damage the already dry skin. If you have a dry skin, opt for 'winter' cologne. They last longer and will blend with your body smell.                        
Sensitive Skin: Men with sensitive skin should avoid wearing strong cologne . If you are prone to rashes and acne, also avoid using cologne alongside strong aftershave balms and body sprays. In choosing the right cologne, the same rule for a dry skin applies.

However, it is preferable to get cologne with all natural ingredients.

Cologne Types                      
            
Eau De Cologne: Usually light, fresh, and fruity. It is typically composed of two to four percent perfume oils in alcohol and water. It lasts for about two hours.                  
                                  
Eau de toilette: A light spray composition with five to 15 per cent pure perfume essence dissolved in alcohol. Usually lasts for about three hours.                                            
Eau de parfum: This contains 15 to 20 per cent pure perfume essence and lasts for about 5 to 8 hours.                                                  
Parfume: The most concentrated and expensive of all fragrance options, it is slightly oily and is composed of 20 to 30 per cent pure perfume essence. A single application can last for up to 24 hours.                      
                                  
To Apply Cologne              
1. Spray perfume on dry skin, preferably right after a shower.                          
2.Hold the spray nozzle three to six inches from your skin while applying.                                                   3. Start with the warmest parts of your body: chest, neck, lower jaw, wrist, forearm, inner elbow, shoulder. Do not spray on all these points at the same time.          
4. Do not spray your crotch area.        
5. Spray only when required.                  
6. Don't rub the perfume into the skin, it makes the scent weaker.                                  
7. Don't spray fragrance on your clothes.                       8. Less is more.

This post was written by a blog reader, Nike Adisa.

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