MEN'S SKINCARE AND GROOMING HACKS THAT WORK

LESS IS MORE 

This applies to almost everything you do, from men's skincare products, hair products to cologne. If you’re applying a men's grooming product anywhere on your body, less is always more. Start small and add more if you need to; you’ll know right away if you used too much hair cream or moisturizer but there isn’t all that much you can do about it once you’re there. From crusty hair to oily skin to everyone in a 2-mile radius being able to smell sandalwood and musk, you’ll always be well-served to start subtle.

GET THE TEMP RIGHT 

Whether you’re washing with men's face wash or shampooing hair, the temperature of the water has a huge impact. Warm water is good for opening pores up and cleansing, cold is better for closing them up and calming them down. Water that is too hot will dry out your skin and scalp. Knowing this is key to a good men's skincare routine.  Try shaving after shower when the facial hair is softened and the pores on your face are opened.  Follow up with a salicylic acid post shave to calm, soothe razor burns.

DITCH THE TRADITIONAL DRUG STORE AFTER SHAVE FOR MEN AND SWITCH TO NATURAL SKINCARE FOR MEN ALTERNATIVES

At some point you were taught to shave, and it’s likely whoever did give you a classy bottle of green liquid to splash on your face after. It burned like hell but that was part of the ritual, right? The problem: Traditional after shave for men burns because of its high alcohol content. While it may have once been favored for its antiseptic qualities, with modern razors and shaving creams all it’s doing is drying out your skin. What you need is a plant based aftershave with salicylic acid to heal and nourish your skin preventing razor burns, razor bumps and ingrown hairs.

TAME YOUR GYM BAG

Did you know tossing a dryer sheet in your gym bag can dramatically cut down on that post-gym stink? Some sprays of white vinegar in your bag’s seams (test from inside to ensure no discoloration of the bag) are also a failsafe way to kill the nasty bacteria that causes bad odors. Finally, a sprinkle of baking soda in those hardworking gym sneakers or spin shoes will keep them fresh for your weekly gym sessions.

DON'T POP PIMPLES 

For better or worse, we are now living in the Golden Age of Doctor Pimple ala Tik Tok. Resisting the urge to pop pimples can dramatically cut down on scarring, infections, and inflammation. Instead, try icing the affected acne followed by applying a paste made of crushed up aspirin. Aspirin contains salicylic acid, which stops blemishes in their tracks. Urth’s aftershave with salicylic acid is plant powered after shave for men, Lactic Acid, and Salicylic Acid are highly effective ingrown hair treatment for reducing pimples fast and preventing ingrown hairs. Ingrown hairs can be mistaken for pimples and if left unchecked it can turn into ingrown hair cyst requiring a visit to the doctor.