MOST men I know are not confident enough to go to the department store and look for products that address their grooming needs. They secretly end up using the products of the women in their lives?and that can be very wasteful.

I?m sure most women can relate to this?if you live with at least one male member in the house, be it your brother or husband, they have at one point used your products without you knowing.

I?m not saying they are thieves, only that they?d rather not tell us because they think it?s too vain if they concern themselves with their skin.

A Christmas gift can actually teach the man in your life how to use the right skin care products. It?s a good time to address what you think are his issues when it comes to skin and even hygiene. Plus, when he has his own, he won?t need to touch your beauty essentials anymore.

When choosing a product for your man, first know his skintone. Does he have dry, normal or oily and sensitive skin? If the skin feels tight and itchy, then he has dry skin. On the other hand, not everyone who has oily skin has zits, but the skin is always shiny.

Teach him about the right amount to use. I?ve noticed that the less people know about a certain product, the more generous they are in using them. In fact, a little goes a long way, and using a lot doesn?t really make a difference.

Application is key. Teach your man how to apply moisturizer and eye cream properly. Also, when it comes to body oils and lotions, emphasize that he should apply these when skin is still damp from the shower.

Make your man feel comfortable enough to talk to you about his beauty concerns. A good way is to ask him what he think he needs. Now, if he doesn?t open up, seize the initiative and buy him essential male products. When he gets used to them, believe me, he won?t be dipping into your beauty booty again.

Brands you should check out: Bench, Kheil?s, Nivea for Men, The Body Shop, Clarins.