MSD

Here's a tip for my fellow men wtih long hair (still good if you have short hair, but you don't have to worry about split ends and that kind of stuff.) Find a shampoo that doesn't have cetyl alcohol. In fact, find a shampoo that doesn't have any alcohol in it. If I had a before pic, I'd post a before/after comparison, but trust me that there's no way I'll ever buy a regular shampoo again. The stuff I use is Realm for Men (www.realmfragrances.com) You can find the stuff in the TJ Maxx, Marshall's, and AJ Wright chains for about 15% of the list prices (no, I don't pay $30 for two weeks' worth of shampoo.) The only problem I have is that I need to alternate the soap with antibacterial to prevent breakouts.

Another trick is to use witch hazel and a cotton ball to clean your face instead of using soap. It isn't harsh on the skin, but it removes dead skin cells without being abrasive. After you shower, turn off the hot water completely (do yourself a favor and put a hand over your groin to prevent shrinkage and pain) and run it over you for a bit to close up your pores. It also does something beneficial for your hair, I forget what exactly, but mine feels smoother when I do it.

Also, I moisturize and my skin feels a lot better than it used to.

I clicked on Gucci just out of curiosity, to see what the sale prices are like. If you'll all excuse me, I think I'll go hang myself with my $15 tie.