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We all know that feeling of freshness in the morning—stepping out of the shower, feeling invigorated with our favourite scents enveloping us and making us feel confident and fantastic. However, as the day progresses, maintaining that irresistible fragrance becomes challenging. Whether you’re heading to a business meeting, a social gathering, or simply going through your daily routine, staying fresh from morning to night can seem daunting. Fear not! Here are 5 effective ways to ensure you smell as wonderful at the end of the day as you did at the beginning.
- Maintain Good Hygiene
Maintaining good hygiene is like the half-battle won and it begins with a daily shower routine. A daily shower is the foundation of staying fresh. Use a mild, fragrant Ikos body wash and pay special attention to areas prone to sweat, such as underarms and feet.
Once or twice exfoliating your skin using a scrub is another step that you should take towards keeping good hygiene as it helps remove dead skin cells that can trap bacteria and cause odour.
Additionally, fresh breath is as important as a pleasant body scent. Therefore, brush and floss your teeth twice a day, and use mouthwash to eliminate bacteria.
- Choose the Right Fragrance
There are two aspects to it. First, understanding the fragrance note in general and second, choosing the fragrance note that matches your body lotion or shower gels.
When selecting a perfume, it’s essential to understand the fragrance notes that are composed of top, middle, and base notes. The top notes are what you smell immediately after applying the cologne but it fade quickly. Middle notes emerge after the top notes dissipate forming the core of the fragrance. Base notes are the long-lasting scents that linger throughout the day.
You must use matching body lotions or shower gels to layer your scent and enhance its longevity. So, applying scented body lotions or oils that complement your fragrance helps in locking the scent. For instance, if you choose Ikos Aromatic Bergamot Rind Exfoliator Body Wash, pair it with Ikos Great Avenger Edp since it has bergamot as one of the top notes.
- Choose the right clothes
It's clear that wearing fresh, clean clothes everyday is essential, but paying attention to your laundry habits is just as important. Use a detergent or fabric softener with a pleasant scent and strong cleaning power to keep clothes smelling fresh and avoid overloading the washer to ensure your clothes are properly cleaned and rinsed.
Choose clothes made from natural, breathable materials such as cotton, linen, or bamboo as allow your skin to breathe and reduce the buildup of sweat and odour. However, if it is a long day ahead, consider bringing a change of clothes.
- Stay hydrated
Staying hydrated is crucial for maintaining a pleasant body odour as dehydration can lead to dry mouth and bad breath. So, drink enough glasses of water a day to flush out toxins and keep your skin hydrated. You can even incorporate water-rich foods into your diet, such as cucumbers, oranges, and watermelon to keep your body hydrated and enhance the longevity of your fragrance.
- Refresh throughout the day
Last but not least, carry a pocket-size perfume or a fragrance mist to reapply throughout the day like this travel-sized version of cologne by Ikos perfume atomizer. Apply this on your pulse points such as your wrists, neck, and behind your ears. Essential oils are also a great alternative to this. Dab a little to pulse points and you are good to go!
Conclusion
Incorporating these additional tips into your daily routine is the key to smelling great all day. Remember, confidence starts with feeling good about yourself and a fresh, appealing scent is a major part of that equation.
