Crabtree & Evelyn Makes Gift Giving For Dad, a Synch!

Looking for something in scent for dad's special day?

There are so many companies out there offering men's products, but Crabtree & Evelyn, founded in 1973, uses over 160 "natural botanical ingredients" in its skin care products. The company was named after George Crabtree and John Evelyn. John Evelyn was a 17th century Englishman most famous for the first important conservation literature, Sylva diary. It only seems appropriate that this company with good-for-your-skin, beautifully scented and packaged products is the place to go when you're looking for something that's not the same-old, same-old.

Here are some suggestions for Fathers Day and beyond that he will actually use and appreciate:

Every guy showers (at least occasionally). One of the most budget-minded gifts that still gets points with dad is a special soap. The Uncharted Exfoliating Body Bar $12.50 7 oz. is a great choice. This oatmeal-colored bath and body bar exfoliates has coconut shell powder to exfoliate gently *guys get dry, itchy, dull skin and dead skin cells, too. The soap also conditions with hemp oil and naturally deodorizes skin with the crisp and uplifting scent of ozone, juniper, citrus, pale woods and fresh green mosses. The soap is nicely packaged in a sea-blue and brown printed with nautical maps.
For a bit more, you can gift him with a classic scent with the refreshing scent of lime: Crabtree & Evelyn's West Indian Lime Cologne $40.00 3.4 fl. oz. This fragrance works day or evening, and blends classic citrus notes of lime, lemon, orange flower, and vetiver with nutmeg, ginger, coriander and a woody accord of juniper, cedar and sandalwood. The packaging features a brown box rimmed with a zig-zag, lime colored pattern and a picture of shipping in the Caribbean (in the very "old days"). The design was inspired by original artwork found in the Crabtree & Evelyn archives. I have always liked citrus, especially lime because it's uplifting. Lime blended with citrus and spice is very nice, and there's that manly drydown of woods that makes it acceptably sexy for day or work. The bottle is a clear "flask" with black top covering the spray diffuser, with the same etching from the box on the front. You can't go wrong.
Most men by now know that it's important to wear sun screen, but they won't go out and buy it, and really don't like to wear products designed with a formula meant for girls. One that's just for him, is Naturals Solutions for Men Daily Face Shield with SPF 15 $25.00 3.4 fl. oz. This 2-in-1 moisturizer and sunscreen shields a man's skin against environmental damage, while conditioning and hydrating it. Natural botanicals, anti-aging peptides, and antioxidant-rich Tocotrienol moisturize, and mineral-based UVA and UVB sunscreen help to prevent the sun's rays from damaging his skin. In addition, purifying and skin conditioning essential oils are included to refresh and replenish. You know he won't buy it for himself, so pamper him and keep his skin safe. This classy gift is one he can't refuse to use! The scent free lotion comes in a great, brown plastic bottle that looks like it should hold a potion or a bottle of fine vanilla. The label reminds me of an old-time apothecary. The bottle is small enough to pop into a gym tote or pocket. It definitely radiates a "cool" factor. Key sun protecting ingredients include 4.5 % titanium Dioxide and 1.5% zinc oxide.
Nomad Shaving Cream $25.00 5.3 oz. is a rich, luxe, skin-conditioning shave cream in a jar. This isn't just any old soap! This semi-solid shave cream is enriched with Vitamin E and blended with natural extracts to provide a smooth have that leaves his skin feeling ultra smooth and protected from razor burn. The amber-colored jar and cool label looks enticing, but it's the bold, refreshing scent of ginger, citron and green bamboo that will get him. It smells spicy and intoxicating, and really sexy. Guys who shave every day need a break from the ho-hum. This shaving cream makes the routine, fun. No man should have to be without Nomad!

Crabtree & Evelyn is available online and in more than 40 countries, with over 6,000 locations and 350 concept stores worldwide. For more information or to purchase products, please visit www.crabtree-evelyn.com or call 800-CRABTREE.