I know that most guys are not really into masks, but they are an easy way to keep your skin looking top notch with minimal effort.
Charcoal Toothbrush
Each bristle is blended with Binchotan charcoal powder which has a powerful deodorizing effect to remove plaque and the cause of bad breath. It also helps to prevent harmful bacteria or viruses from growing within the brush. Not only does this make my normal drugstore brand toothbrush seem lazy, I love the black bristles. Only $6.50 at Rikumo.com.
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Wildly Natural Seaweed Argan Oil Shampoo: Eucalyptus & Peppermint Scent
Created by a fellow Texan, this is my new favorite shampoo. The eucalyptus and peppermint are great for scalp health and it’s perfect for all hair types so don’t be turned off by the Argan Oil - it won’t make your hair feel greasy. Stand out ingredients: Argan Oil, Seaweed, Pro-Vitamin B5, Eucalyptus & Peppermint. This feels and smells amazing. Find it on OpenSky.com.
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Molton Brown Protecting Vitamin Lipsaver
Designed for frequent travelers (the low humidity on airplanes literally sucks all the moisture out of your skin), this is a lipsaver in every sense of the word. Contains vitamin E & honey with minimal shine and no scent. This stuff works. And it better for $18 a pop. The only downside: there is no lip applicator - so you must use a finger or Q-tip - but you’ll only need to apply once or twice a day. Buy at Neiman Marcus or MoltonBrown.com
Try the Intensive Deep-Tissue Massage, designed for the physically active ($145 for 60 min.), followed by the Old School Brush and Blade Shave, which includes a straight razor shave, oil infused hot towel with moisturizing treatment and finished with a scalp massage ($35).
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Burt’s Bees Carrot Nutritive Day Creme: Although it is considered a drug store brand and I am constantly seeing new products everyday, I’ve sworn by this stuff since I was a teenager. Every time I switch to try a new product, I always come back to this one. I use it a majority of the year but sparingly during the hot summer months as I find it a little heavy. Main ingredients are Carrot Seed Oil, Avocado Oil, Almond Oil, Vitamin E and Aloe Vera. Smells great and it will keep your face looking refreshed throughout the day. One word of caution: it will temporarily stain your white collar, so don’t put it on your neck. At only $15 and 98.3% natural, it’s worth trying out.
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Best Eye Treatment: Kiehl’s
So many reasons to love this product: the clean packaging, the price ($41 for avg. three month supply) and the fact that it works. The powerful dose of 10.5% Pure Vitamin C and Haloxyl targets dark circles, fine lines and brightens the eye area to look like you had an extra hour of sleep. Use it every morning and dab a little extra later in the evening if you have a dinner date.
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