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May 2013

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Men of a Certain Age

The Last Hair Product You’ll Buy

<b>Hair:</b> Try out a few different hairstyles while you're young, before your forced by the confines of your corporate gig to keep it conservative, and before you go grey. For longer hair, use a good bristled brush, like the <a href="http://www.kentbrushes.com/">Kent MS23 Hair Military Brush</a> [$70], instead of a comb to avoid unwanted bumps and rises in your coif.

<b>Skin:</b> A body wash like <a href="http://www.en.niveaformen.ca/index.html">Pure Impact Shower Gel by Nivea For Men</a> [$10] is convenient and will keep you clean and smelling good in that refreshing, packaged-masculine way. It has just the right level of exfoliants to invigorate the skin without washing feeling like a chore.

Troubleshooting

<b>Acne:</b> In terms of breakouts, prevention is key. But despite a good daily facial cleanser, monster blemishes may still find a way through your post-adolescent comfort. For extreme cases, use a serious acne cream like <a href="http://www.clinique.com/product/1672/5497/Skincare/Acne/Treatment-Specialists/Acne-Solutions-Emergency-Gel-Lotion/index.tmpl">Clinique’s Acne Solutions Emergency Gel-Lotion</a> [$18] which contains benzoyl peroxide, an acne fighting organic compound. Also, look for washes with salicylic acid, still the best offense against spots.
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Should the pimple be epic, <a href="http://www.menaji.com/products/conceal/camo-concealer">Menaji</a> [$26]</i> makes a concealer designed for men. It’s pretty much the same thing as the kind your girlfriend uses, only in packaging masculine enough to look in-place among your other grooming products.

<b>Sun Damage:</b> Your skin feels invincible now, but trust us; years of the sun’s ultra violet rays will hurt you more than you know. Use <a href="http://www.menscience.com/mens-sunscreen-UVA-UVB-titanium-dioxide-sunblock.html">Menscience</a>’s TiO2 Sunblock SPF 30 [$31] to moisturize and protect your skin from the sun. Mostly, now is the time to learn the basics of sun defense: just because you apply your SPF 60 once doesn’t mean you don’t need to reapply every hour or so—especially if you’re sweating or swimming. Your future self will thank you.

Four Questions with Morgan Spurlock, Director of MANSOME, a documentary about male grooming

Three Fragrances for your 20s

The Dubious Endorsement: Dr. Wolff Alpecin Caffeine Shampoo

But I Don’t Have Time to Shave!

Trouble-Shooting

Fight-the-Hangover Overnight Bag

A Haircut For All Ages

The Fragrances for Your 30s

<b>Face:</b> Lines are beginning to show—and not just fine ones. As you hit middle age, skin care is about four main things: moisturizing, exfoliating, protecting and replenishing. These steps are important at every age, of course, but when you hit 40, they become crucial.
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<b>Moisturize:</b> <a href="http://www.peterthomasroth.com/p-196-retinol-fusion-am-moisturizer-spf30.aspx">Peter Thomas Roth</a> Retinol Fusion AM Moisturizer SPF 30 [$80] has the retinol you’ll want to fight skin’s tendency to weaken and wrinkle. That it also contains SPF 30 is nice, though, when you know you’ll be outside for longer than a walk to the car, you might want to consider something stronger.

<b>Exfoliate:</b> Pair a cleanser that contains a good amount of glycolic acid, like <a href="http://anthony.com/categories/top-10/glycolic-facial-cleanser">Anthony Logistics</a> Glycolic Facial Cleaner [$21] (we admire the straightforward name, too) with something that has more substance, like <a href="http://www.menaji.com/products/cleanse/face-and-body-scrub">Menaji</a> Body and Face Scrub [$30]. The jojoba beads clear away dead skin, oil, and dirt, and the lime oil feeds skin the much needed vitamin C.

<b>Protecting:</b> Aside from a good sunscreen, protect against the formation of deep lines with an age fighting serum that has kick, such as <a href="http://www.skinceuticals.com/_us/_en/category/serum-15-aox.htm">SkinCeuticals</a> Serum 15 [$100]. It has a high enough concentrate of Vitamin C to help increase your body’s production of collagen, which essentially erases wrinkles. One application is good for 78 hours.
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<b>Replenishing:</b> Drink water. A lot of it: according to the Institute of Medicine, men should drink at least 3 litres of fluids a day. Yes, water is best, but water-based drinks count toward that total, too.

Trouble Shooting Your 40s

Three Fragrances for your 40s

Tips For Shaving With a Straight Razor with Connie Garcia, Shaving Expert at <a href="http://www.mankindgrooming.com/">Mankind Grooming Studio for Men</a>

Advice on Aging Well From A Very Fit Man

Trouble Shooting

<b>Sun:</b> After years beneath the elements, your skin is now more sensitive than ever. And while sunscreen is, of course, essential, an after-sun cream like the Crème Reparatrice au Beurre de Karite [$185] from <a href="http://www.sisley-cosmetics.com/gb-en/skincare-restorative-facial-cream-with-shea-butter">Sisley Paris</a> can also help to repair weakened skin, placate irritation and moisturize.

<b>Unwanted Hair:</b> Because you don’t want to look like you’re growing root vegetables out of your orifices, you’ll want to get a good nose and ear hair trimmer. <a href="https://groommate.com/">Groom Mate</a> offers an excellent, non-electronic solution with it’s small and compact, manually operated Platinum XL Nose Hair Trimmer [$20]. Less than three inches in length and made from stainless steel, this compact utensil is subtle and reliable.

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