Beauty: Keep your dad looking fresh for Father's Day

HOW do you show your dad you care?

One good gift option is beauty products. Yes, really!

L'Oral Paris has the Men Expert range. To fight shiny and oily skin, there is the L'Oral Men Expert Pure and Matte Anti-Shine Moisturising Gel (6.99, Boots), which is light and non-greasy and works to control excess oil product.

They also have a little something for men of a certain age. Male skin is actually more prone to creasing, so invest in the Wrinkle De-Crease Cream (12.99).

Research has also shown that male skin suffers a 25 per cent loss of firmness between the ages of 20-50. To help combat this, the Lancme Men range includes an Age Fight Anti-Age Perfecting eye gel, to instantly reduce puffiness and stimulate the circulation (30.50, Boots and department stores).

If your dad is the family dishwasher, Clarins Men's Ideal Hand Care would be a nice product for him to try (12.50).

But if he won't try anything adventurous, you can't go wrong with a deodorant. Clarins antiperspirant stick or roll-on (12.50 each) are alcohol-free, which is kinder for men's skin.

Natural skincare company Aveda has a men's range too. Go for the Exfoliating shampoo (17), or the Pure-formance Grooming Cream (16).

Clinique's Skin Supplies for Men is a dedicated range which contains everything a modern man's bathroom should.

Particularly nice are the Liquid Face Wash Extra Strength to cleanse, and the Scruffing Lotion (both 14). If dad's a fan of the tan, there is also a Non-Streak Bronzer (13.50).

Natural skincare company Lush also has several man-friendly products, including Cosmetic Lad (10.10), which is multi-use. If he's greying and proud, then choose Daddy-O (4.30).

For distinguished dads, head to the online home of London lifestyle boutique Rouiller White (www.roullierwhite.com), where you will find D R Harris Traditional Cologne (30) or visit G Baldwin and Co., Londonherbalist (www.baldwins.co.uk), and treat daddy dearest to the Baldwin's Bay Shaving Soap (6.39)