Little luxuries for deserving dads

He spent endless summers pushing you on the swings at the playground, countless Christmas mornings building doll houses and searching for batteries and many a night playing taxi driver to you and your teenage friends; it's a thankless job, being a dad. Show him you appreciate him with our pick of the best Father's Day treats...

Skin saver

Did you know that men's skin is, on average, 16% thicker? It's also more acidic and ages later but more suddenly after the age of 40. Vichy Homme offers an advanced skincare range dedicated and perfectly adapted to men’s skin needs. Purchase Vichy Homme Hydra Mag C+ 50ml (€18.50) and you'll receive this limited edition glossy gift box with a complimentary Vichy Homme Soap-free Shaving Foam 50ml, ideal for travelling!

Treat him to an oil change

Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Bath & Shower Oil contains a powerful blend of oils designed to relieve aching muscles and joints, making them ideal to use after a workout, or a hard day in the office. Among the ingredients are Herbaceous Lavender, a known analgesic that helps support tender muscles, as well as ginger and Black pepper, to warm and help boost circulation. A little of this oil goes a long way so this is a gift that will keep on giving. De-Stress Bath & Shower Oil, €45.75, aromatherapyassociates.com.

WIN:

Just in time for the 2012 Summer Olympic games, American Crew has introduced new Champion Edition grooming kits packed with their most popular products.

The Champion Edition Swimming grooming kit (€22.50) includes American Crew Pomade alongside the 3-IN-1 shampoo / conditioner / body wash as well as a set of American Crew ear phones, a favourite for athletes who need extra drive and determination in the heat of competition! The Cork News has teamed up with American Crew to offer FIVE readers the chance to win a Champion Edition Swimming Grooming Kit! To enter, email comp@thecorknews.ie with your name, address and phone number!

Hair today, gone tomorrow