Smelling good throughout the day does not only rely on the perfume or fragrance. Creating a good perfume routine can begin even before applying the chosen perfume. In fact, the shower and body-care products can be an essential part of every day’s fragrance regime.
From body wash and exfoliators to lotions and oils, there are a lot of various products that can be helpful in building a proper scent regime and making the fragrance routine more enjoyable. Here are 10 body-care products to consider when aiming to create a good fragrance routine.
1. Fragranced Body Wash
A good start to a scent routine is a fragranced body wash. The body wash can be applied while cleansing the body to leave a nice scent trail before using the favorite perfume. Pick the body wash in the scent family that is preferred, for example, vanilla, floral, citrus, musk, and so on.
Fragranced body washes have a short staying power since they are washed off, but other products in the same scent family create a proper perfume routine.
2. Body Scrub
A body scrub is a great addition to any body-care and perfume routine because it removes dead cells and makes the skin silky-smooth.
The smooth skin texture is especially beneficial when applying body lotion, as it will not irritate the skin and stick to it. Pick a gentle exfoliating product and do not over-exfoliate the skin, especially if it is sensitive.
3. Moisturizing Body Lotion
Hydration is essential in any good body-care and perfume routine. Having well-moisturized skin is important because it keeps the skin healthy and comfortable throughout the day. Apart from that, body lotion can also serve to keep the pleasant scent from body wash, body oil, and other body-care products.
When building a fragrance regime, try to pick a lotion with a similar scent family as the body wash and perfume. For instance, vanilla lotions go well with vanilla or gourmand perfumes, while citrus lotions match well with citrus-type fragrances.
4. Body Oil
Body oil serves to give the skin an extra boost of hydration and can be used after a shower or after applying the body lotion. The body oil helps to make the skin softer and smoother and leaves behind a gentle scent trail. Body oils are typically made from argan, jojoba, coconut, or vitamin E extracts and are either unscented or have a mild scent.
A body oil product can be applied on slightly damp skin after the body shower, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Allow the oil to penetrate the skin before putting on clothes.
5. Fragrance Mist
A body mist is a light and easy-to-apply product that helps to enhance the scent. It is a great option for everyday use and can be quickly applied after the morning shower and before heading out.
Due to the light consistency, body mists are perfect for daytime use. A body mist in the same scent family as the body lotion or perfume can create a fragrance routine with several layers of scent. Similarly to body lotions, body mists in vanilla, amber, coco, or floral notes match well with vanilla or gourmand-type perfumes, while the citrus-type mists pair well with citrus-type perfumes.
6. Fragrance Free Moisturizer
Not every component in the body-care and perfume routine should have a scent. It might be beneficial to use a fragrance-free moisturizing cream as the base for the body lotion or other products in the routine. It can be especially important for people with sensitive or irritated skin, although it depends on a person’s preferences and skin sensitivity.
7. Hand Cream
Hands are some of the most used parts of the human body, which makes them subject to irritations and dryness. A nice hand cream in a pleasant, but not an overwhelming scent can be beneficial in a body-care and fragrance routine. Hand creams can be both highly-scented and unscented – the choice depends on the person’s preferences and whether the scent should be enhanced or minimized. A highly-scented hand cream can provide an additional layer of fragrance when being used throughout the day.
A hand cream product is perfect for being taken along in a handbag or a travel bag and being applied whenever there is a need to refresh the scent.
8. Scented Body Butter
Body butter is slightly thick and has a rich consistency, making it suitable for people who would like to have a more moisturizing body-care product. Scented body butters can also serve to add an additional layer of fragrance to the body-care and perfume routine. Warm and rich scent notes, such as vanilla, amber, cocoa, and coconut are popular in body butters and can be beneficial when paired with vanilla, gourmand, oriental, or musk-type perfumes. Floral and fruity body butters are also great options for people who prefer light and fresh-type fragrances.
9. Body Powder
Body powder can be beneficial in a body-care and fragrance routine, especially in warm weather. Depending on the body powder product, it can help to absorb the sweat and keep the body dry and comfortable throughout the day. When it comes to the scent, a body powder product should be picked in an appropriate scent to create a good scent regime. Too many layers of fragrance can create a scent that is too intense and unpleasant. In addition to that, body powders should only be applied on clean and dry skin, and the manufacturer’s instructions should be followed.
10. Fragrance Free Body Cleanser
A fragrance-free body cleanser might seem like an odd addition to the body-care and fragrance routine, but it can be necessary to create a solid scent regime. If body lotions, body oil, body scrub, and body mist all have various scent notes, it is possible that they will start to irritate the senses and clash with each other. A fragrance-free body cleanser allows to build the whole scent regime around one single component – the perfume.
How to Combine Body-Care Products with Fragrance
It is not necessary to try every single product suggested above. It is better to aim for a simple yet effective body-care and fragrance routine. Following this simple guide will allow to create a good body-care and fragrance routine:
Shower > Body scrub > Body lotion > Body oil > Body mist > Perfume
It is not necessary to exfoliate every day, nor is it required to use both body lotion and body oil. It is best to pick the body-care products in the order above that feel comfortable and beneficial to the skin.
When it comes to layering scents in a body-care and fragrance routine, it is best to stick to one fragrance family.
For instance,
vanilla perfume goes well with vanilla body lotion and a warm body oil, while a citrus-type body wash can be combined with a citrus-type body lotion and a light floral scent. There are also body-care products with no scent at all, which can be used as the base for any other body-care products in the scent regime.
How to Make a Fragrance Routine Last Longer
There are several easy ways to make a fragrance routine last longer. Firstly,
it is important to apply lotions and other moisturizing products before applying any fragranced products, such as body mist, perfume, and body oils.
Secondly,
it is important not to over-apply any product. It is better to err on the side of caution and apply less rather than more.
When it comes to the scent, it is better to pick products in one scent family rather than combine several different types of notes.
It is also important to allow the body-care products to fully penetrate the skin before getting dressed or applying additional products.
Lastly,
a simple, but well-chosen fragrance routine will keep the skin fresh and the scent enjoyable throughout the day.
Final Thoughts
A good fragrance routine can become the favorite part of the day and will transform the way the person smells throughout the day. With the help of body-care products, the fragrance routine can enhance the favorite perfume and transform it into an enjoyable experience. A good scent can come from the body wash, body oils or body lotion, body mist, and even hand cream. It is important to pick the products that feel comfortable on the skin and do not irritate it with strong or unnecessary scent.
Every product in the body-care and fragrance routine has its purpose, but it is better to start with a simpler routine. A good body-care and fragrance routine can start with a body wash and body lotion in the preferred scent and the chosen perfume. From there, other body-care products, such as body oil, body scrub, body mist, and hand cream can be added to the routine to make the fragrance last longer and feel more enjoyable.
