With makeup being a large focus of cruelty-free reporting, men's personal care needs are often overlooked--even though they're styling their hair and taking showers, too. My awesome husband joined me in going cruelty-free in 2012, and I recently asked him to review a few of his favorite products for Cruelty-Free Living. Check out his top four picks below:
Ocean Salt Face and Body Scrub by Lush Cosmetics
"I have combination skin and thick facial hair, so most natural/non-chemical cleansers haven't been tough enough on my skin. Lush's Ocean Salt cleanser feels gentle, but does a great job removing oil while exfoliating. It also doesn't dry out my skin."
$36.95 for an 8.8 oz tub; $21.95 for a 4.2 oz tub
Giovanni Magnetic Attraction Styling Gel
"I have curly hair that does what it wants -- 'stubborn' is an understatement. Somehow, this gel manages to keep it as tamed as it can get, and helps my hair maintain a nice, non-frizzy curl all day--even though I have a bad habit of touching my hair while I work."
[Editor's note--I can attest to how good a job this gel does. Women of all ages come up to the man and compliment his "gorgeous" locks.]
$8.99 for a 6.8 oz tube
"I'm not a particularly sweaty or stinky guy, so this deodorant works great for me. I have heard from other men more prone to B.O. that you may need to reapply during the day to maintain a stink-free state." [Editor's note--If Every Man Jack doesn't work for you, try Schmidt's Deodorant, which now comes in stick form.]
6 scents including a fragrance-free option; $6 each
Silky Underwear Dusting Powder by Lush Cosmetics
"This stuff smells nice and keeps the 'nether regions' dry all day. Especially great to use when traveling or on any hot summer day."
$8.95 for a 2.1 oz bottle
