If you’ve ever spent a night in any W Hotel, you have more than likely noticed a small collection of grooming items in your room from their Bliss Spas. One of which is their body lotion appropriately called Body Butter.

The molecule Sodium hyaluronate (naturally found in the body) is its key ingredient, and has the capacity of holding up to 1000 times its weight in water. Applied topically to the skin it can reach deep down into the dermis to combine with, maintain and attract water; thereby, resulting in smoother and softer skin with decreased wrinkles, and an all-around fuller appearance. The refreshing fragrances of lemon & sage add the “icing on the cake” since they aren’t overpowering and will not interfere with your cologne. The texture seems thick, but it has the the capability of melting, leaving your skin feeling soft and hydrated, by not greasy.

A great year round body lotion that is that much more effective during the winter months – a “Must Have”!

The molecule Sodium hyaluronate (naturally found in the body) is its key ingredient, and has the capacity of holding up to 1000 times its weight in water. Applied topically to the skin it can reach deep down into the dermis to combine with, maintain and attract water; thereby, resulting in smoother and softer skin with decreased wrinkles, and an all-around fuller appearance. The refreshing fragrances of lemon & sage add the “icing on the cake” since they aren’t overpowering and will not interfere with your cologne. The texture seems thick, but it has the the capability of melting, leaving your skin feeling soft and hydrated, by not greasy.

A great year round body lotion that is that much more effective during the winter months – a “Must Have”! 

Rating: ★★★★★ 

How many times have you been told not to put body lotion on your face?

Well, all jokes aside, there IS a reason that’s not too far off…

Lotion formulated for the body can be drying and irritating to the more sensitive skin on your face. Your body’s skin is thicker and tougher than the skin on your face, so companies can get away with putting fragrances and cheaper ingredients in a body lotion. Not to mention, the exposure your face encounters on a daily basis due to nature’s elements are greater than the rest of your body. So a face moisturizer designed with addressing these issues is better suited for the job!

We’ve all used, or at least heard of the company Vaseline… right?  For me, it was the first time I ever heard the words “Petroleum Jelly”.  I used this brand well into my teenage years, but as I got older I stopped.  I was in search of a better product, one that made my skin feel healthier and that was less common on women’s bathroom counters.

So, now that I have my grooming regimen down pat, Vaseline comes up with a line specifically for me, I mean “men”… sorry!  They realized, along with so many other product lines, that the needs of men are very different from their female counterparts.  For one, “a man’s skin is much thicker and far oilier than a woman’s”.

After years of research, Vaseline has created - Vaseline MEN – Body & Face and Hand Lotion.  It is designed to be quickly absorbed into the skin, leaving the skin protected, but not greasy.

I chose this product as my first Product of the Month, for several reasons:

(1) It is a great product for under $10.00

(2) It can be found in most drugstores (where most men shop for their grooming supplies)

(3) Michael Strahan is the spokesperson… (Go NY Giants!)

All jokes aside, I am impressed that Vaseline researched and found a way to make a product that is relevant to today’s “New Age” man.

Rating: ★★★★¼