Men's grooming products
9 years ago
I'm the last person who should be introducing this topic. However, I would bet my morning grooming routine is typical of many guys. It begins about 20 minutes before I have to leave for work: Bathe, shave, brush my teeth, towel dry my hair (run a brush through same), slap on deodorant and, finally, try to find a matching pair of socks in the dirty clothes hamper that don't smell like cumin.
Anyway, there are a few grooming products that have become staples for my daily upkeep and I thought it would be great to have a thread where we can share similar discoveries. So, to start things off:
-St. Ives Apricot Facial Scrub: I use this before shaving. Not only do I get a closer shave, it also keeps pores and follicles clear so I don't have a problem with ingrown whiskers. It purports to be natural -no parabens or sulfates- but the ingredients still read like a chemist's shopping list. The one natural ingredient that is a plus: the scrub medium is walnut shell powder as opposed to microbeads.
Kiehl's Close-Shavers Squadron brushless shaving cream: I use the menthol cream but it's also available in aloe for sensitive skin. It comes packaged in a 5 oz. tube or 10 oz. jar. I never felt as though I really got a close shave until I used Keihl's.
Arm & Hammer Essentials Deodorant: Really? Deodorant? Hey, I grew tired of every deodorant I tried giving out after about 6 hours. This really works and smells great. It's scented with natural herbal essences: coriander, rosemary and lavender. Geez, I never thought I'd open up to the world about my choice of deodorant...
Anyway, there are a few grooming products that have become staples for my daily upkeep and I thought it would be great to have a thread where we can share similar discoveries. So, to start things off:
-St. Ives Apricot Facial Scrub: I use this before shaving. Not only do I get a closer shave, it also keeps pores and follicles clear so I don't have a problem with ingrown whiskers. It purports to be natural -no parabens or sulfates- but the ingredients still read like a chemist's shopping list. The one natural ingredient that is a plus: the scrub medium is walnut shell powder as opposed to microbeads.
Kiehl's Close-Shavers Squadron brushless shaving cream: I use the menthol cream but it's also available in aloe for sensitive skin. It comes packaged in a 5 oz. tube or 10 oz. jar. I never felt as though I really got a close shave until I used Keihl's.
Arm & Hammer Essentials Deodorant: Really? Deodorant? Hey, I grew tired of every deodorant I tried giving out after about 6 hours. This really works and smells great. It's scented with natural herbal essences: coriander, rosemary and lavender. Geez, I never thought I'd open up to the world about my choice of deodorant...
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