As gay men, we’re pretty well known for caring for our hair, body and face – like, a lot. BTW, if you got that hair, body, face reference, I love you. But that’s beside the point here. According to Othervox, which specialises in digital advertising across the world’s most popular LGBTQ channels, gay men spend 32 per cent more on toiletries and grooming products than the average consumer (non-LGBTQ).
Crazy, right? It might seem crazy to you if you aren’t a gay man, but if you are a gay man, it probably seems reasonable and fair. I don’t know about any of you, but I can confidently say as a gay man I do spend more than I would like to admit on toiletries.
Like, seriously. You probably don’t want to see my bank statements.
Nonetheless, over my many, many years of testing various body products (which include a few allergic reactions – ouch!) I’ve acquired a list of products I absolutely adore and love to use on my body to make sure I’m soft and supple.
Before you continue reading, please remember these are the products that work for me. This list should not be taken as professional advice, and what works for me may not work for you.
Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s start this list!
If you’re like me and have sensitive skin and are prone to the WORST razor bumps, this is the bad boy for you. This shaving cream features chamomile to soothe dry skin and contains no drying alcohol. This one does contain fragrance, but since you don’t leave shaving cream on your skin for very long, it shouldn’t be an issue for you because it’s never been one for me.
This razor (and brand) have been my favourite for about three years now. The bamboo razor is my favourite product for the Bulldog brand because it provides such a smooth shave and does not tug on my hair or skin. I love it!
3. Spin for Perfect Skin – Complete Face & Body Cleansing System
I love this brush set because it comes with various attachments! I use the body attachment the most and it’s been so great for keeping my skin smooth and bump-free. Plus, it’s on sale right for $45.99 instead of $109.99!
4. Frank Body Original Coffee Scrub
This coffee scrub from Frank Body not only smells like the best cup of coffee ever, it makes your skin SO soft. It works on breakouts, scars, cellulite and stretch marks with a blend of coffee, vitamin E, and antioxidant-rich oils. Sounds amazing, right? I love it and I know you will too.
5. Have you seen my underwear? Booty oil
Sorry, not sorry for all the booty products. Trust me – this one’s worth it. This booty oil is my absolute fav for after a shower. It’s infused with arabica coffee bean and watermelon oil to make your booty smooth AND smell nice! Anese is one of my favourite body-care brands aside from Frank Body.
Those are just a few of my favourite body products that keep me smooth, soft, and glowing! If you want to see a part two of even more products, I’d be happy to do so.
Let me know in the comments: do you also splurge on toiletries/grooming products?
Thanks for reading, see you next week!
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