by Nikita Mukhergee

 

 

There was a time when your dad cornered you and taught you the basics of shaving your beard. Unfortunately, that was as far as your personal hygiene and grooming basics went.

 

However, times have evolved and the concept of personal hygiene is more complex than ever- and it goes beyond the realm of body odour. Moreover, every woman in your life- be it your mother, sister or girlfriend will pay attention to every little detail- more than you ever notice. That’s why we have created a list of hygiene problems that she will secretly notice about you.

1. Too Much Cologne

Covering yourself with too much cologne can never be the solution to body odour. The fewer spritzes you take the better, otherwise you run a risk of giving a headache to everyone who comes in your vicinity. A spritz behind the ears, on the wrists and at the base of your throat, is all you need to be the man who smells good. So, use your cologne sparingly.

2. Blackheads

Blackheads do not necessarily show you’re an unhygienic man; your genes are to be blamed for these plug pores. But, if you don’t fix this problem, it gives an impression that you haven’t washed your face in days. Popping them yourself has the risk of scarring which is why you should have them extracted by a professional or better yet, a dermatologist.

3. Dandruff

She is going to see the flakes either in your head, or on the shoulders come what may, irrespective of what has given you an itchy scalp. Contrary to the popular belief, dandruff is best treated by washing hair every day with an anti-dandruff shampoo. If the problem continues, head to the doctor for a heavy-duty prescription.

4. Chapped Lips

There is nothing more distracting than to meet a man whose lips are chapped. It’s very important to keep your lips moisturised and hydrated, even in the summers! Vaseline lip balm is one skincare saviour that you can never go wrong with. Besides, lip balms are very handy and can be easily carried anywhere.

5. Yellow Teeth

From your morning coffee to artificially colored drinks to cigarettes, there are many things that can give your pearlies a yellowish tinge. Now no one expects you to give up things that cause teeth yellowing, but it certainly is not a visual sight that everyone wants to see, especially when there are many ways to de-colour your teeth. Opt for an at-home solution that is quite effective or book a trip to the dentist; either way you can get rid of this problem.

6. Nose Hair

One of the problems of being old is that hair starts growing from weird places. But, some men are born with a furry nose, and nothing will turn her off more than tuft of hair poking out from your nostrils. Keep an electronic trimmer handy to handle such an emergency. Even a traditional pair of scissors will work well.

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