Dear Guys,

We adore you. Why? Cos’ only you can get away with things that we’ll never be able to. You age better. You can rock gray hair. But sometimes, your swagger can use a teensy, weensy bit of help. Truth be told, did you know good grooming habits are the first thing we ladies notice? Yup, we scope you down from the rough, patchy elbows to the gritty knees.

We didn’t know how to ask you to step up your game, so here are a few hints to keep you shining like the white knight we dream of. Just sneak a peek at some specially-engineered grooming gear for men.

After all, it’s your confidence we want to boost.

Photo by Camilo Morales

The Top 5 Things We Hate About You (and how to fix them)

5. Lumpy, Bumpy Skin
We love to stroke our manicured fingers down the sides of your sexy cheeks, but cringe when we come across those unsightly red bumps or worse, blackheads! Daily shaving sloughs off dried skin cells from the upper layer of the skin. Now we’ll both see increased skin brightness and a smoother surface. For the best shave, the old-fashioned “wet shave” is actually the most effective, which is simply keeping your face wet with plenty of hot water before and during the entire shave. Come hither sweet stuff and allow me to slather on some Anthony Logistics for Men Shave Gel, which fights razor bumps and ingrown hairs, leaving your sensitive skin soft and smelling sublime.

$16 | anthony.com

4. Dead Beat Eyes
Early morning trades, late night drinks and after-hours activities keep you tired, run down and short on energy. I won’t ask you to cut back on the martinis, as alcohol is the prime culprit here. But, if you are going to cut back on eight hours of sleep, they better be for me, not for boys' night out. From the fridge, pat on Zirh’s Restore Herbal Eye Cream, which has a megadose of caffeine to stimulate the circulation under your puffy eyes and remove those pesky dark circles. All we want to see is that look of love.

$28 | Bloomingdales

3. Scruffed Up Legs
Some of us spend hundreds of dollars on waxing, trimming, toning, and moisturizing our legs. Won’t you do the same? Just kidding. No need to shave, but do us a favor and wax on some lotion. Post workout use a dollop of Jack Black’s Cool Moisture Body Lotion, an easy-penetrating lotion that’s loaded with cooling ingredients to refresh your overheated skin. Your legs and arms will be supremely moisturized without any stickiness. And, nothing gets sexier than a subtle, clean fragrance for a late night snuggle.

$22 | GetJackBlack.com

Photo by Camilo Morales

Photo by Rodrigo Torres

2. Underarm Funk
You’ll shell out for custom suits or tailored shirts, but ask you to stroke the pits with some antiperspirant, and you’ll slam the door in a huff. Take another 30 seconds—you're late for work anyway. Early morning inspiration is better than end of the day perspiration. Old Spice High Endurance does the job, and does it well. The invisible solid glides on easily, leaving no trace of residue on skin or clothes.

$2.99 | CVS

DESI DIVA TIP: Do you know why some of us gals insist upon frilly shower gels or hard-milled French bars? Soap strips the natural lubrication from your skin. Kiehl’s Ultimate Man Body Scrub Soap breaks down dirt and grime without drying the skin, adding more fun & frolic to scrub-a-dub in the tub, love.

$12.50 | Kiehls.com

1. Icky, Stinky Feet
Quiet but deadly, it’ll strike you when you least expect it, and it’s gross beyond words. The sweeping realization that it’s you is reason enough to toss out those decomposing socks and sneakers. Baby, hot or cold outside, you’ve got to keep those feet dry. A warm, moist shoe or sock makes your kicks the ultimate breeding ground for bacteria, mold, fungus and viral infections. Did you know you could catch athlete's foot, rashes, yeast infections or warts? Be generous with Amenity Foot Spray and prep your tootsies for odorless, dry, and unspeakably soft soles. Now, imagine our unbound gratitude.

$32 | Amazon.com

FYI, you know many girls talk about everything with their BFF’s. Consider this your call to action, with love.

Kisses to you,
This Desi Lady

Christina Kapoor is an L.A.-based style and beauty writer who has worked behind the counter and in front of the camera on all things beauty. Her musings have appeared in Elle, L.A. Confidential and Upscale magazines.