# Homemade Men's Skincare The DIY Aftershave is a Great Gift for Father's Day By Meghan Young | Published 2013-06-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-aftershave References: [savvysugar](http://www.savvysugar.com/DIY-Rum-Spice-Aftershave-30775810) The DIY Aftershave is a step up from all of the homemade crafts children would make to show their love for their dad's on Father's Day. Since the best gifts are often the most thoughtful ones, creating a signature scent for one's beloved parent is a sweet gesture that both parties will enjoy. Created by Sarah Lipoff of Savvy Sugar, the DIY Aftershave is eco-friendly and budget-conscious as well. It is made using leftover ingredients, the two key ones being orange peels and rum. If a person repurposes an old glass bottle to boot, the DIY Aftershave will especially appeal to organic-living, environmentally conscious individuals. To make the DIY Aftershave, simply place all of the ingredients in order into a heated saucepan for an hour to allow the scents to infuse. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Skincare:** Creating homemade skincare products allows for personalized and eco-friendly alternatives to commercial options. - **Eco-friendly Gifting:** Using leftover ingredients and repurposing materials for homemade gifts promotes sustainability and budget-consciousness. - **Personalized Fragrances:** Customizing scents for skincare products provides a unique and thoughtful experience for the user. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Skincare:** The skincare industry can explore the demand for DIY and personalized skincare products, focusing on eco-friendly ingredients and packaging. - **Gifts and Crafts:** The gifts and crafts industry can promote eco-conscious gifting options and DIY projects that allow for personalized and thoughtful presents. - **Fragrance:** The fragrance industry can tap into the trend of personalized scents by offering custom fragrance creation kits or services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Men-Focused Holiday Gift Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaving-and-beard-care.md) - [Father's Day Grooming Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-well-groomed-essentials.md) - [Luxurious Men's Grooming Gift Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-mens-grooming-gift-sets.md) - [Botanical Men's Grooming Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-and-beard-care.md) - [Soothing Post-Shave Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beard-neck-oil.md) - [Classy Gin Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classy-gin-cocktail.md) - [Hydrating Shaving Elixirs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caldera-lab-the-smooth.md) - [High-Quality Shaving Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-shaving-products.md) - [Customizable Hot Sauce Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craftly-diy-hot-sauce-kit.md)