Most men, choosing perfumes, again and again to buy the perfume, which began to be used more in high school, or choose new flavors, guided by a single principle: "I like it."

The latter path is obviously the most preferred of the two, but the choice of perfume is not limited to the fact that like your nose - is important and what suits your skin. That smells like cologne or that it is you, is the result of a chemical reaction between your skin and colognes ingredients - which is why the same perfume smells different on different people.

How to test perfumes

Each perfume consists of three major score (although the three sheet may in turn comprise any number of components, which are also often called notes). In the store you like drizzle cologne on a cardboard strip and smell - now feel top notes, to create the first impression of the fragrance. Wait ten to fifteen minutes, and then smell. This - the so-called heart notes, which are beginning to "sound" after the top notes. After about forty-five minutes it will be possible to distinguish the base notes - the most resistant, which can last from three hours to two days. Cologne is worth buying only if you like all three notes, so avoid making choices based only on first impression The first impression in business and in personal relationships .

Today, almost any perfumes contain synthetic substances. However, some may cause skin problems such as dermatitis, rash Rash: Classification - primary and secondary elements , Eczema, and some irregularities in the respiratory system. For this reason, it is recommended to avoid perfumes, which is composed of the following ingredients:

• Benzyl alcohol;
• Benzyl acetate;
• Benzaldehyde;
• Limonene;
• Linalool;
• A-pinene;
• Ethyl acetate;
• Acetone.

Perfumes and skin type

On the smell of perfume on the skin can influence factors such as diet, environment, smoking, stress, and so on. However, the most significant factor - a type of skin pH. As a rule, the more oily skin, the more intense the flavor will perfume you are using.

• Oily skin

In individuals with oily skin and chemical processes in the body, usually the most active. Fat skin surface interacts with the components cologne, and its flavor becomes more intense and persistent. In addition, excess sebum (or sweating) can, by connecting to the ingredients of the cologne, create an unpleasant odor.

To avoid this, use the minimum amount of perfume (especially in hot weather) or choose light citrus, floral and oceanic fragrances, avoiding colognes with musky and woody notes. You come: Fahrenheit Summer for Men by Christian Dior, Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent, Tommy Jeans by Tommy Hilfiger.

• Dry skin

With dry skin cologne Perfume and cologne: What's the difference?   and evaporates quickly to preserve the aroma, it has to be applied more often. However, because of the high ethanol content cologne frequent use may lead to drying and even damage the skin. Therefore, men with dry skin is recommended to choose winter flavors - they are more resistant, so that they are sufficient to apply once a day. Try California North, White Moss by Acca Kappa, and Black by Kenneth Cole.

• Sensitive skin

One of the biggest dangers for sensitive skin - use colognes along with other potent cosmetics. If you are exposed to a variety of skin rashes, it is better to refrain from the use of colognes and aftershave with aggressive ingredients. You can also use perfumes with natural ingredients, for example, Eruptable from Volcanic Earth, Gents Cologne Balm, or Polo Blue by Ralph Lauren. Unfortunately, the kind of men's fragrances in the cosmetic market is relatively small, but the demand for it is growing, so you need to expect growth in supply.

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