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Six Dangerous Products Men Use Daily—And What To Use Instead

Gentlemen, listen up. Whether yo

Cologne: Most conventional colognes (and "body sprays") contain a host of synthetic chemicals that can affect your little swimmers. Phthalate metabolites in male urine was shown in several studies to be linked to <

Deodorant and Antiperspirant: Most antiperspirants and deodorant contain some if not all of the following: triclosan, aluminum salts, BHT, penetration enhancers, and artificial fragrance. Many of these are

Aftershave: Most aftershave contains alcohol, the toxicity of which is less a concern than the fact that it can dry out your face when it needs moisture. Cold water is sufficient to close your pores, and a nice organic cologne is

Shampoo and Conditioner: Our scalps are one of the most porous parts of our bodies, and are easily penetrated by the products we lather onto them—which is counterintuitive, because we tend to think of hair as something sepa

Moisturizer: Whether it's your body or your mug you're slathering in cream, this is an important one to make sure is clean—mainly because you probably use it daily (which ups exposure to whatever is in
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