Whether you’re fifty or fifteen, acne is a pesky skin issue that affects us all. Fortunately, skin care formulas have evolved over the years, making it easy to find one that is best for you and your skin. The main culprits of acne are oily skin and dead skin buildup. A proper skincare routine will help fight and prevent acne. Daily and nightly cleansing will drastically eliminate dirt and oil and a quality moisturizer will keep skin hydrated, preventing dryness….
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Japanese Towels 101
When shopping for a new towel, you’re most likely looking for something soft, absorbent, and long-lasting. With so many types of fabrics and styles to choose from, the process can be a bit overwhelming if you’re not well-versed in towel terminology. With the help of the Morihata Towel Buyer’s Guide we’re here to give you a quick lesson on Japanese towels so you can find the one that is right for you. Made in Imabari For over 200 years, Imabari,…
Be Bold & Be Bald…with Benefits
Hair loss is inevitable for some of us. For those who embrace the smooth scalp look there are many reasons to embrace being follicle-free: Focus on a metabolizing mustache According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, even though there’s nothing up top it still indicates high levels of testosterone, which in turn boosts metabolism. Studies appear to have shown that men who present a high level of testosterone have a lower concentration of fat in their faces, which can…
Best Moisturizers for Men
Keeping your skin hydrated is part of a healthy skin routine. Along with keeping skin vibrant, moisturizing helps prevent wrinkles, fight acne, and can reduce the appearance of sun damage. Most effective when applied after cleansing, moisturizing both your face and body should be part of your daily skincare routine. There are so many choices when it comes to moisturizers that it can be hard to choose. You may have to experiment to find one that works best for you,…
Choosing the Right Blades
If you are in search of that perfect shave, browsing our collection of Blades and Blade Samplers is a great way to find the best blade for your skin. As most double edge safety razors won’t include razor blades, samplers are a great, cost-effective way to personalize your shaving experience. Finding the right double edge safety blade is just as important as finding the right safety razor. Knowing the differences between blades is the first step in determining which blades would best…
5 Easy Ways to Say Good-Bye to Razor Burn
Whether you know it or not, you’ve probably suffered from “pseudofolliculitis barbae” at some point in your life. Otherwise known as razor burn, this common skin condition occurs when a hair begins growing inwardly, rather than outside the skin. Besides looking like acne, razor burn can be painful and uncomfortable. The good news? There are several easy ways to get rid of razor burn, right in the comfort of your own home! Below are five of the best natural, at-home…
How to Write With a Fountain Pen Without Making a Huge Mess
Fountain pens offer so much more diversity than regular ballpoint pens; you can change up the nib styles and widths, and switch ink colours quickly. Unlike ballpoints that will work at pretty much any angle when writing, fountain pens require a little more precision since they involve a gentler hand. Even if you’re a lefty who simply struggles with everything except pencil lead and you’re prone to smudges and an ink-smeared palm, there are a few tricks to writing the…
Harry’s vs Dollar Shave Club, and More: Which Shaving Club Subscription is Best?
How often do we get good things in the mail? Hardly ever anymore, now that pen pals are a thing of the past – unless you subscribe to a shaving club. Then you find yourself excited to crack open the mailbox. Shaving clubs are a pretty convenient way to automatically get the stuff you want and the stuff you use delivered right to your door. Although you often can’t choose exactly the items you want, clubs are a quick and…
How to Choose the Right Wallet for Your Lifestyle
So you’ve decided you need something other than a money clip – something to house your dollar bills, credit cards, a handful of loose change, maybe a small stack of business cards too. Or maybe you want to replace the duct tape wallet your kid made you for Father’s Day last year. There are lots of styles and materials available. Which one is right for you? Let’s face it – as men, we stuff a lot of important things into…
5 Essential Factors for an Awesome Summer Beard
Sure, we know that the mustache and beard have both together and separately had their heyday – whether it was during an era, a season (winter wooliness maybe) or a signature of a career (lumberjack). Both the beard and mustache know no bounds. Today they’re commonplace but classy. Caring for your facial hair varies by season. In the summer, can you handle (bar) the maintenance for the hair around your maxilla? H2O We realize that a beard isn’t a plant…
Summer Scents: Men’s Colognes and Aftershaves for the Summer
Summer is all about lightness and it brings to mind ideas of a little more freedom and breadth. The same goes for the scents you use. Put the traditional musk, patchouli and heavier sandalwoods aside and think about using fresh, lighter fragrances for sunnier days. Instead of going through the summer months smelling like you just rolled in a campfire, stepped in a puddle of malt vinegar, or were doused in some kind of hot dog water bucket challenge, start…
Learn how to start geocaching for fun
Scavenger hunting is fun – some like to pick through garages and dumpsters, but if you’ve got a GPS handy, you can go geocaching. Don’t compare it to hunting for Pokemon. This is much better. If you like exploring, hiking, searching for hidden clues, and are a decent navigator, it might be the hobby for you. Did we mention that it’s pretty much free? The goal: find hidden containers called geocaches with the help of a smartphone or GPS, then…