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Much-Needed Quarantine Grooming Tips from Kyle Bardouche, Founder of Jack Henry

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, we sit down with Kyle Bardouche, founder of men's grooming brand Jack Henry.
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Is This Natural, No-Frills Grooming Line Right for You?

Plant Apothecary is a one-size-fits-all grooming brand featuring natural ingredients suitable for a variety of skin types. 
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How to Make DIY Hand Sanitizer at Home

Since hand sanitizer is in short supply at drug stores and online retailers, learn how to make one at home with our guide.
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Mother Dirt Wants You to Put Bacteria on Your Skin

Mother Dirt is the latest grooming company using live bacteria to improve the health and quality of your skin.
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What to Know About Makeup for Men, From First Blush to Current Trends

For those who identify as men, makeup can be an opportunity to break free from the confines of male stereotypes. With just a little swipe of lip balm or a pencil to the eyebrows, you can give the finger to what society says a man “ought” to be and redefine yourself as the man you truly are.
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Get Acquainted With the Military-Approved Skincare Brand Bravo Sierra

The Bravo Sierra skincare line offers heavy-duty, versatile grooming essentials that are tough enough for every man, military or not.
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Hardworking Gentlemen Offers American-Made Grooming Goods for the Everyday Man

Hardworking Gentlemen prides itself on delivering grooming products made from natural ingredients for the everyday man. The lineup includes moisturizers, hair products, soaps, natural deodorants, and a sea salt spray that leaves your hair feeling and looking like you just got out of the surf.
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The Best CBD Oil and Skincare Creams for Managing Pain

When it comes to managing pain with CBD, you might just have to put your money where your mouth is — or in my case, where my aching foot is. These are the best CBD oils and cream we've tested.
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West Skincare Is the Best New Grooming Product Line for Active Guys

Active pursuits for the modern man are best complemented by an active grooming routine -- like that of West Skincare's recently launched collection.
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The Best Anti-Aging Creams and Skincare Products for Men

If you're not exactly thrilled by the prospect of a "Marlboro Man" look, now's the time to find an anti-aging cream or skincare product and make it a part of your daily routine.
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For Men Interested in Better Grooming, Beau Brummel Brand is Where to Start

The Beau Brummel for Men line is sulfate-free and guaranteed to deliver results right away — we should know, because we tried the products ourselves.
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The Best Natural Sunscreen Options for the Environment and Your Skin

Recent studies by the FDA have shown that traditional sunscreens not only harm coral reefs and other sensitive natural environments, but they also might be seeping into your bloodstream and disrupting your endocrine system. So skip the drug store sunscreen and opt for these natural sunscreens instead.
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Bulldog Skincare for Men Wants to Takes Care of Your Face and the Planet

Leave the parabens, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances to the other guys. Take care of your sensitive face with these gentle products from Bulldog Skincare. From all-natural ingredients to a new form of enviro-friendly packaging, the brand is doing its best to go green.
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Mountain Mug: Famed Mountain Climber Conrad Anker Talks His Skincare Routine

Famous mountaineer Conrad Anker shares his five skincare rules on the mountain to protect your hands, feet, and face from sunburn, frostbite, and painful cracks. Plus, the only soap he trusts...
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Zitsticka Will Zap Your Zits Away with Self-Dissolving Micro Needles

Got  acne that just won’t quit no matter how many ointments or creams you try? Then you may want to consider taking a look at Zitsticka, a new company that uses needle-laden stickers to zap painful zits for good.
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Class Up Your Dopp Kit with the New William Roam Steam Travel Set

With this travel kit from William Roam you won't have to waste any time in the travel toiletries section of your local pharmacy. Shampoo, conditioner, soap, mending kit, and more — the Steam Travel kit has all your travel grooming needs covered.
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You Can Look as Spritely as Ryan Seacrest with His Skincare Line, Polished

Have you ever turned to American Idol or Live with Kelly and Ryan wondering how in the world Ryan Seacrest looks the same as he did 20 years ago? This skincare regimen is the answer.
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8 Ways to Calm Stress-Related Skin Irritation, According to an Expert

We spoke to Sarah Kugelman of Skyn Iceland about her skin calming process when it comes to stress-related skin irritation. Read more for her top recommendations for soothing skin irritation, from soothing balms to detoxifying soaps.
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Kobe Tested and Approved: Art of Sport Provides Athletic Skin Care

With basketball great Kobe Bryant as a partner, Art of Sport founder Matthias Metternich uses athletes to hone formulas and test grooming products before launching them in the market.
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The LogicInk Temporary Tattoo Let’s You Know When You’ve Had Too Much Sun

Logicink is a temporary tattoo that is waterproof and safe for kids and adults. Once applied to the skin, Logicink tells you how much UV exposure you've had and when to retreat to the shade.
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Activated Charcoal: It Does Your Body, Teeth, and Closet Good

Charcoal kicks ass at dislodging grime and other nastiness, which is why it has become the ingredient du jour in everything from toothbrushes to shampoo to clothing. Learn more about this safe and simple everyday purifier.
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It’s National Men’s Grooming Day: Celebrate With Some of Our Favorite Grooming Goods and Gear

While it might be a made-up holiday, National Men's Grooming Day does draw attention to an often maligned or entirely ignored subject: men's grooming. In honor of the holiday, The Manual spotlights a few good grooming brands and gear all guys should know.

Cool Off from Head to Toe with these 7 Cooling Grooming Products

For maximum refreshment, we’ve assembled seven products that will start your day (or evening) with a cooling tingle to last until you can get your hands wrapped around that frosty glass of iced mint tea (or a tangy mojito, depending).
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Fix Your Face In 20 Minutes with the Only Sheet Mask You’ll Ever Need

Sheet masks are all the rage in the dermatology world these days. From snail goo-infused options to those imbued with gold and silver, there's a sheet mask for every issue out there. We're here to tell you that you need only one, so make it Port Products Marine Layer Mask.
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Lab Series’ New Oil Control Grooming Line Prevents Summer Sheen

The new Oil Control Trio composed of a clay cleanser and mas, a clearing solution (or toner), and an oil control moisturizer. Combined, the three products create a powerful trifecta of oil fighters to keep your breakout and blemish during all the heat and humidity the summer has to offer.
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CeraVe is the Drugstore Skincare Cult Favorite You Need to Know

CeraVe has made passionate believers out of anyone who used to think you couldn't get quality skincare for cheap prices. Check out our review and some of the best products in the lineup.
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Skip the Summer Sheen With the Best Sunscreens for Dudes with Oily-Skin

Mattifying sunscreen products have special ingredients designed to help men with oily or combination skin. Using one of these top mattifying sunscreens will help protect you from the sun's onslaught, control the shine on your skin, and be light enough that you don't feel it.
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Hot Weather Grooming Tips For Athletes and the Active

Before you take your fitness routine to the great outdoors this summer, you’ll want to address hot weather issues like chafing, sunburn, and swamp ass with the right grooming propducts.
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Ready to Relax? This Box of Grooming Goodies from Birchbox Man Can Help

Life is stressful. You deserve relaxation and a little pampering. Thanks to Birchbox, every grooming product you need is now all in one place — Off The Clock Box — which can be delivered straight to your door. Take a peek inside.
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The Best Hemp Oil Grooming Products for Your Skin and Hair

Head-highs and pain relief aren’t all the green goddess has to offer. Hemp seed oil is a powerful and popular ingredient in grooming goods. We've rounded-up some of the best hemp oil products for skin and hair.
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Face the Sun: 5 Essential Summer Accessories for Men

Combat the heat, burn, and harmful rays of the sun with these essential men's accessories that are both stylish and protective. Whether hiking outdoors or adventure traveling, don’t forget these products.
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We’re Giving these Grooming Products the Green Light for St. Patrick’s Day

The color green is considered a symbol of positivity and health, so it makes perfect sense for you to incorporate green grooming goods into your daily routine. You'll find a healthy serving of green ingredients in these men's products, all of which also happen to be green
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David Beckham Scores Big with New Grooming Line House 99

Pro footballer and style icon David Beckham announces the launch of House 99, a new grooming brand for men's skin, body, hair, and tattoos.
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Grooming Secrets from Tom Ford’s First Ever Men’s Runway Show

We went backstage at Tom Ford's first ever Men's runway show to get the scoop on what grooming products and grooming secrets they might have. Here's the lowdown.
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You Should Try Out these Natural Grooming Products

These natural grooming products and brands keep you looking good from the outside in. We've included picks for skincare, beard care, shaving, and more.
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Throw it Back with These Old School Grooming Products

Mix up your modern routine with this collection of old school grooming products and classic heritage brands.
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Luxury Skincare That’s Totally Worth the Splurge

Some grooming products are top-shelf, the best of the best — the holy grails within their league.These nine luxury skincare brands are worth every penny.
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5 Types of Face Oils You Really Want on Your Skin

There's good oil and then there's bad oil — these are the best moisturizing face oils for men, from pres-shave to beard to cleansing.
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Get the Skin and Hair of your Dreams with these Japanese Grooming Products

The Japanese are known for having flawless skin — including the men. Now you, too can have skin like them with the best Japanese grooming products for men.
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These Tips from Celebrity Stylist Vaughn Acord Will Help You Live Your Best-Groomed Life

With clients like Bruce Springsteen and Daniel Day-Lewis, it's safe to say that V76 founder Vaughn Acord knows a thing or two about men's grooming tips.
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Skincare for Men: 6 Steps Every Man Needs to Add to His Grooming Regimen

Skincare for men doesn't have to be complicated. Adding two or three of these targeted options to your daily routine will make a visible difference.
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Marine Layer Tees are Made from Trees and Support Local Charities

Marine Layer makes absurdly soft, stylish clothes using sustainable MicroModal and support charities with awesome limited edition tees.
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The New UK Grooming Brand Haeckels Secret Ingredient is Seaweed

Always on the hunt for the latest handcrafted, artisanal, locally sourced grooming brand? Then you’ll want to get to know Haeckels.
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Shampoo, Rinse, and Help Homeless Youth with Rudy’s Barbershop

For every set of Rudy's Barbershop 1-2-3 shampoo, condition, and body wash sold, they give a week's worth of products to youth homeless shelters.
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Chemistry 101: Skincare Myths Debunked

When it comes to skincare, you should get to know your formulations. We're debunking a few common skincare myths and getting to the bottom of "all natural."
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Meet Lockwood, Your New Favorite Natural Skincare Line

Lockwood creates grooming goods on an idyllic 165-acre family farm in the Hudson Valley. Not only is it good for your skin, but good for the environment.
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5 Things Dudes Should Know about Facials for Men

Everyone can benefit from a facial-even you. We sat down with a couple pros to figure out just what the deal is with facials for men and why you need one.
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First Acqua di Parma Boutique and Barbershop Opens in Miami

Acqua di Parma has finally graced the U.S. with its first stand-alone boutique: Acqua Di Parma Miami. Stop by for a luxurious grooming experience.
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Kick the Sick with These At-Home Cold Remedies

Stock up on botanically-based solutions. Their perfect drug-free at-home cold remedies that, if they won't cure you, will definitely make you feel better.
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Hey Slick! These Oil Cleansers Will Get You Clean

Oil cleansers gently lift toxins & break up the gunk that can clog pores without drying out your skin or leave it looking slick.