Comments on: 5 Products No Man’s Bathroom Should Be Without

By: cw

cw — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:37:50 +0000

One more : witch hazel
As an after shave, to wet your hair before combing, insect bites, soothing sunburn and to take the sweaty, sticky away from the groin-ial region on a hot day . A natural product and it smells nice and old timey !

By: Bill N

Bill N — Sat, 04 May 2013 01:45:44 +0000

Off-topic about fluoride: Actually, here’s what fluoride does to one’s teeth. In the teeth there is a molecule called hydroxyapatite. This is the calcium-containing molecule that makes teeth and bones hard. Fluoride ions from dental products are exchanged for the hydroxide (OH-) ions naturally present in hydroxyapatite. Fluoride ions are very electronegative and much smaller than hydroxide ions, so they can get into small spaces and perform this ion exchange. This results in fluorapatite, which is harder than hydroxyapatite. Of course, too much of this ion exchange can harden the teeth too much, resulting in brittle and mottled teeth (fluorosis). This is undisputed fact.

It is also true that the US studies that have been done on the benefits of fluoridated water had problems, namely that cities newly receiving fluoridation were poorly matched with control cities, and that they were purely correlation-based studies.

You don’t need fluoride or toothpaste. Use baking soda. It neutralizes the acids made by bacteria and serves as a mild abrasive to remove plaque from teeth. As for Listerine, the alcohol in it will dry your mouth out for sure. Better to use an enzyme based mouthwash like Biotene.

By: David L

David L — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:37:59 +0000

I love hair product but am in a humid, tropical, 90 degree weather part of the country and outdoors a lot of the time. Aesthetically it is great but sometimes it is a pain.

By: Moe

Moe — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:52:28 +0000

For the first time, I have to disagree with something in these articles, and that is the following, ‘many mouthwashes now contain fluoride which strengthens teeth’. There is very little evidence to suggest truth in that statement, and also the cons far out way the pros of using fluoride, In fact many countries are banning the use of fluoride in toothpaste and other products.

By: Matt B

Matt B — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 10:21:25 +0000

I’ve actually got my own little cache of items in my bathroom. I don’t wear cologne, or body spray, but I do use a very nice smelling men’s bodywash. To me, this cleans me up better than soap. And despite the fact I hate Axe, I do keep a bottle of Axe Snake Peel in the shower, along with a bottle of Alpine Extreme. The snake peel is very good for removing dirt and grime and actually smells nice. I’ve been using it for 6 years, and at a former job it wasn’t unusual for me to come home a different color(black, brown, green, orange, etc) The snake peel cleaned it right off, usually in one pass.

I’m also a believer in face scrub/wash, and face moisturizer, but that may just be because I hail from the muggy South, which is hell on your skin. If I go one week without washing my face or adding lotion, I start to look a little like Frankenstein.

For mouthwash it’s usually whatever is a dollar and doesn’t feel like gargling lava.

I do have a wet shave kit, consisting of an Old School Gillette Rocket, an Escali brush, and Proraso soap and Jack Black shave cream. My aftershave is usually a balm or gel, since the smell doesn’t hang around.

Hair fixings is Vitalis(dandruff) and Brylcreem. They’re both cheap and last forever.

I hate Gold Bond, so I use Clubman Talc and make sure to keep foot powder in my shoes. Guess that about covers it.

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:17:30 +0000

Brylcreem is overpriced and makes your hair greasy. What you want is some Groom n’ Clean or Vitalis. They provide the same (if not better) performance at half the price and are water based so no greasy hair.

By: Craig

Craig — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:36:31 +0000

I would have to say my favourite new item for the bathroom is my Kobo eReader.

I have been using electric and multiple bladed razors since I started shaving at age 12. Always razor burn and irritation. Next time I shave (sporting a manly beard right now) I will look into either the strait or double edged razors.

I have used Old Spice and Aqua Velva for a while. WOmen seem to like the scent. Old spice made a “Sport” version that seems to be a bit cooler smelling. My ex used to say I smelled really clean and sexy when ever she smelled it.

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:30:55 +0000

Flouride is terrible for you. Look it up. It’s the main ingredient in prozac and an active ingredient in nerve gas. It’s not good for your teeth either. It causes a condition called flourosis. Which makes your teeth look like shit. Google that shit.

By: pugilist66

pugilist66 — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 11:05:25 +0000

I’ve been reading some of the comments regarding the use of safety razors with a little amusement. First off, shave with whatever you’re comfortable with-this ain’t politics lol. I started using a Gillette Tech safety razor, that I bought at an antique store for $1.50, in the mid 90′s. I’ve strayed a couple times, but I always come back to it. One blade lasts me a couple months and I use it for head and face. The trick is to ‘strope’ it. Simply remove the blade, wet it and rub it (both sides) against the inside of your shaving mug. Also, experiment with different products to see what works for you. Prorasso pre-shave, shave creams (in a tube) and aftershave are very nice. Reading through some of your comments, it seems as though many have forgotten how a few extra minutes can allow one to enjoy the simple necessity of shaving. Afterwards, a little Old Spice deodorant and some bay rum are all that are required for a man to feel fresh for his day. One product that I just learned about and am gonna try is Hold Fast beard oil for my goatee. Shave your armpits if you’re felling GQ lol, but it seems kinda unnecessary to me.

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 23:15:53 +0000

Fresh Balls… the product. http://www.freshballs.com

Much better than any powder… seriously give it a try..