Greatly Groomed: Tips from Eric Rutherford
How a Fashion and Grooming Expert Stays Dry Under Pressure
As part of our mission to keep underarms irritation free, we asked specialists to contribute their unique expertise to the Dove Men+Care Deodorant “The Guide to Complete Underarm Care” publication. This article comes from fashion and grooming expert, Eric Rutherford.
My life is busy, to put it mildly. My friends joke that it’s like planes, trains, and automobiles: my mind and body are always racing to the next thing. Yet even in this whirlwind, my job requires me to look sharp all the time — I have to be cool, calm, and confident 24/7.
That’s why I’ve teamed up with Dove Men+Care Deodorant to share some tips. I love their antiperspirant because its non-irritant formula delivers 48-hour sweat protection when I am on the go. What else do I do for grooming, keeping energy high, and building confidence? I’ll explain.
I take great pride in how I present myself, and that includes how I smell (or don’t smell).
Whatever the day brings, I want to do the best job possible. But we’re all human and, surprise… we sweat. There are moments I know I’m starting to sweat and I just can’t stop it (which only makes you sweat more). There are a few grooming tricks I’ve learned to avoid any faux pas. Wearing dark shirts and having a backup shirt in my bag have saved me on occasion, but having a reliable antiperspirant is key.
The best antiperspirant provides everything I need — no irritation and long-lasting coverage. The fact that Dove Men+Care will last 48 hours without fail? Sign me up. Its 48-hour sweat protection, clinically proven non-irritant formula, and travel size make it perfect for every bag.
It’s all about choice. Hopefully we all have a level of awareness about ourselves, and how to make the best choices so we can thrive.
We choose our path every day — from how we show up in our relationships to the outfits we wear to the antiperspirant or deodorant we use. When it comes down to it, you only have one body. If I’m not supporting mine, then, as much as my brain wants to go, my body will stop. It’s about finding balance in the chaos.
If you can get sleep, get some sleep. It’s okay to say “no” sometimes, because that empowers when you say “yes.” That includes eating! I’m a big proponent of making sure you take a moment to eat each morning. If that means waking up 15 or 20 minutes early to make sure that I have enough time for breakfast, I will do that. It sets the tone and direction for the day.
I’m about being proactive. If an issue arises, I want to address it immediately. I want to figure out what it is, fix it, and move on.
When it comes to your body — from your underarms to your mental health — you don’t want to mess around with anything. If you haven’t had underarm irritation before and all of a sudden irritation starts showing up, something has changed. In the past when I’ve experienced irritation, it’s coincided with when I don’t drink enough water or don’t shower right after a workout. So try different shower routines. Try a different antiperspirant or deodorant. Then, if you think you need to see a doctor, go see a doctor.
Ultimately, it’s about taking charge. I choose to take care of myself on a day-to-day basis to ensure I am at the top of my game. I set my mental state as well as my physical one. I’ve found that doing these things, with a dose of kindness and respect in the mix, keeps me confident and energized daily.
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