The Old Spice of today is very different from the Old Spice my Grandpa used. With a quirky-cool new ad campaign and a new product line with scents like Swagger and  After Hours.  My teenage son has used the Swagger line – the body wash, body spray, and deodorant. The products smell good and work effectively, which is an important selling point where a teenage boy is concerned. Hey, sometimes teens are stinky, this makes them not stinky, good-smelling even.
Old Spice sent me this huge gift set yesterday. It holds full-size versions of Red Zone products; Body Spray, the Deodorant, the …read more

Have you noticed the proliferation of men’s skin care products available these days? If a few big companies are doing it, or one small company proves there is a desire or need – you can bet the competition will do the best they can do get out there and claim a piece of the market.
But if your guy thinks a quick splash of water is all he needs to keep that face looking good…that’s pretty normal. Most guys have no idea what a little extra time and a couple more products can do to improve their skin, protect their …read more

Tis the season for love, warmth and laughter…but unfortunately, this season also comes with a cloud of job uncertainties and turbulent economic times overhead. In the first two weeks of December, lay offs across the nation skyrocketed as companies cut costs and folks began to wonder how much worse things could get.
Previously clean-shaven, perfectly dressed male professionals are taking a moment to enjoy one of perks of being out of the rat race and letting their natural scruff grow out. The Washington Post reports that the trend is spreading up the corporate ladder, with everyone from out of work …read more

Burt’s Bees has joined the slew of other beauty brands out there who have started offering skin care products tailored for men. Their 100% natural cleansers have long been popular choices for ladies interested in eco-friendly alternatives, and their lip balms are a particular favorite of mine.
The new men’s skincare line will include shave cream, aftershave, bar soap, body wash, and cologne. The chic black packaging sets the men’s line apart from the rest of the Burt’s Bees family of skin care products, which are typically peach and rose colored, but the signature beehive brings everything together.
Look for the …read more

It’s hard work being handsome. This weekend, Leonardo DiCaprio was stocking  up on his favorite skin care products in Century City California. Here’s what you’d find in Leo’s shopping bags.
Every good skin care routine starts with a solid cleanser. Leo chooses the Bliss Minty Soap Scrub to keep his achieve smooth, sexy skin. Packed with jojoba beads and soothing mint, this is the perfect exfoliating cleanser for a man on the go.
One of the greatest additions to beauty care in the last few years was the introduction of sugar scrub chapstick. Fresh has a Sugar has a Sugar Lip Balm …read more

These days, there are almost as many options for men as there are for women when it comes to skincare. If you live with the guy who thinks a bar of soap from the dollar store is enough, it’s time to gently step in and teach him the ways of truly healthy, happy skin.
Your best bet is to take advantage of the many gift set options out there. This will give him a chance to work with a cohesive set of products intended to collectively boost the overall positive effect on his skin. Sephora offers a couple of great options …read more