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Teenage boy grooming

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filchards · 25/02/2023 14:26

My lovely DS16 needs help with men's products. I'm a bit clueless about what people use these days. NB he doesn't like strongly-scented stuff and has slightly sensitive ski so, for example, he uses 'Simple' shower wash, shampoo, conditioner.

  • decent deodorant. Simple brand doesn't work (in his opinion). Polycotton shirts and nylon blazer not helpful. I don't want him stinking of Lynx though...
  • some kind of facial wash (he has mild acne)
  • some kind of facial moisturiser (does he need it?)
  • spot cream - not sure about this. They're not red, angry, pus-filled. I seem to remember topical spot cream can be irritating and drying. Maybe we need to let teenage hormones do their thing.
  • (he shaves from time to time with electric shaver. He's blonde and facial hair is present but not very fast-growing or bristly. Early days yet.)
  • something (not too scented) to put in his hair when he blow dries it to give it some shape. He has short hair which is a bit longer on top. washes it every day and gets annoyed because it's too soft and floppy.

Thank you!

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LizzieVereker · 25/02/2023 14:33

Mitchum deodorant is good, effective but not too stinky.

The Clinique anti blemish skincare stuff was very good with my DS’s teenage skin and they do a 7 day trial pack. Definitely use a moisturiser, with SPF. If Clinique is a bit out of budget, the L’Oreal for men charcoal face washes and moisturisers were also good.

LizzieVereker · 25/02/2023 14:36

Sorry forgot hair This is recommended by DS

older DS has a brand called Harry’s and uses the taming cream

filchards · 25/02/2023 14:41

Thank you @LizzieVereker
I'll look at Clinique. I don't mind splashing out a bit. I used to spend a fortune at the Clinique counter - funny to be back there again....

Thanks for the other recommendations too!

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Zapzep · 09/04/2023 20:53

I like nivea for men deodorant.

i also recommend looking into a merkur razor when he needs it, so much cheaper than disposable gillet type razors with expensive cartridges.

I use dermal cream as a face wash

WeakAsIAm · 09/04/2023 21:20

My 2 DS (19 & 15) use Nivea for men shower gel and deodorant. Eldest has mild eczema and this doesn't irritate his skin.
They also use the ordinary niacinamide & moisturisers to keep breakouts under control.

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