Natural cosmetics, beauty or perfumery is not only a woman's business. Indeed, many men today are much more flirtatious and attentive to their bodies than they used to be. Men also like to smell good, to have a beautiful skin or simply to be beautiful for their sweetheart but also for themselves. Whether you are a man or a woman, there is no rule to fulfillment, we all have the right to feel good in our female part as well as in our male part. Taking care of yourself is simply part of a ritual to which everyone has a right.

On the internet, you can find a lot of recipes for home made perfume or moisturizing creams, anti-wrinkle for women but who thinks about men? They are however there, with desires or needs. Natural cosmetics are not only for women, men are also entitled to them.

Some recipes for men

To avoid scaring you with a big shaggy beard or stinging with every kiss, here is a recipe for a silky, shiny beard. The perfect beard oil that can be used daily, every morning for example:

In 30 ml of a vegetable oil of your choice (prefer jojoba because it penetrates perfectly without leaving a greasy film on the hairs), put 5 drops of essential oil of Cedar of the Atlas and 1 drop of essential oil of Peppermint.
Prefer an opaque bottle to preserve the benefits of each oil and leave on for 48 hours so that the vegetable oil soaks up the active ingredients of the essential oils.
The fine and woody scent of Atlas Cedar will please more than one man and that of peppermint will bring pep and energy.

Making the right choices

The choice of essential oils is very important in the preparation of home cosmetics. Indeed, the odors they will express are essential for the natural well-being. Some oils are more suitable for men than for women, mainly because of their more characteristic woody, earthy, strong or sweet smells.

Note for example:

• The essential oil of Vetiver
• The essential oil of Sandalwood
• The essential oil of cedar of the Atlas
• Essential oil of Sandalwood

Do not hesitate to add one of these oils to your neutral and organic day cream. However, do not use more than one percent of essential oils.

Making a perfume for men is quite simple if you know the main rules of perfumery. If you are not familiar with the base, top or heart notes, here are some recipes adapted for men:

• 30 ml of 70% alcohol
• 15 drops of essential oil of maniguette
• 5 drops of clary sage essential oil
• 5 drops of essential oil of coriander
• 3 drops of essential oil of Atlas cedar
• 2 drops of essential oil of laurel

For a more sensual and less fruity composition than the first one, here is a stronger recipe.

• 50 ml of 70% alcohol
• 12 drops of lemon oil
• 10 drops of essential oil of fine lavender
• 6 drops of essential oil of coriander
• 5 drops of essential oil of Atlas cedar
• 3 drops of essential oil of Clary Sage
• 2 drops of Amyris sandalwood essential oil

Finally, for the care of shower, the man will perhaps prefer a bar of soap of Aleppo to the more characteristic and strong smell. Soap that will induce a feeling of well-being and relaxation by the deep and powerful smell it gives off.

Gentlemen, you no longer have any excuse to start using natural, healthy and organic cosmetics. Natural products are much better for your future health. If, due to a lack of time, you wish to opt for ready-made products from the supermarket, you should know that organic brands have also thought of you and offer a wide range of beauty products specially designed for men.

Recipes from the book The Natural Beauty Guide, Terre Vivante Edition.