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Natural grooming for men

A good grooming routine means one that you can follow easily. For skin care, consider a cleanser, toner, and moisturizer suitable for your skin type. But what about the ingredients themselves?

A 2016 report by Environmental Defence revealed that many men’s products contain ingredients linked to cancer, hormonal disruption, reproductive concerns, and environmental damage. Fragrance, triclosan, parabens, and phthalates are just a few common ingredients of concern.

Thankfully, there’s a multitude of safer men’s grooming products available at natural health stores:

• natural toothpaste (consider powder or tablets to help reduce plastic packaging)
• skin care, such as cleanser, toner, and moisturizer
• deodorant (check out those with eco-friendly packaging)
• shampoo/conditioner (solid bars are very popular these days)
• hair styling products, such as wax or pomade
• beard oils
• shaving products, such as shaving oilsor solid soaps and brushes
• plastic-free safety razors with recyclable blades
• soap (bar or refill soap is the most sustainable)