Image used with permission by copyright holderWe at The Manual are a little obsessed with Juniper Ridge. And we have equally strong feelings about Filson. Though the companies do great things in different arenas they found common ground, literally, in the Pacific Northwest, home to the accessories brand and hometown of the wilderness perfume company founder, Hall Newbegin. And out of that love for the picturesque region, they collaborated on a candle that smells just like the surrounding forests. As in exactly like them because, true to their other offerings, Juniper Ridge distills indigenous ingredients, like needles, sap and bark harvested from Sitka Spruce, Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir, foraged during camping trips to the wilds of Washington state. So light the custom braided wick of the 100% beeswax candle and picture yourself surrounded by picturesque (and rain-soaked) woodlands. Both brands have loads of die-hard fans, so consider snapping up this limited edition candle stat. And while you’re at it, get a few as holiday gifts for nature-loving loved ones.
What are peptides, and do you really need them in your skincare routine?
What are peptides, and should you be using them? We asked dermatologists.
Anti-aging solutions are a dime a dozen on TikTok. Ditto for skincare miracles, more generally. Peptides for skin solutions are having a moment on the social media platform. Videos containing the hashtag #peptides have nearly 400 million views. What gives? It's a tale as old as time.
"There is a huge demand for anti-aging solutions, as the population wants to look as young as they feel," said Viktoryia Kazlouskaya, MD, PhD, a dermatologist in New York City. "Along with sunscreens and retinoids, peptides are gaining more and more popularity as skin anti-aging agents."
A new study suggests the secret to your skincare routine is… strength training?
Lifting weights may be the new anti-aging skincare hack
Forget the face scrubs made from oatmeal and questionable DIY concoctions. Guys, the secret weapon in your anti-aging arsenal might already be hiding in your weight room.
New research shows that building muscle might be the secret weapon you've been missing. A study published in Scientific Reports found that strength training could actually be more effective in reducing signs of aging than cardio, especially for your skin. While the study focused on women, the researchers believe the benefits hold true for men, too.
Want the best cologne for men? These niche fragrances are perfect for spring
Try these great colognes for men this spring
It can be a headache (literally) to go into a store and sniff through a hundred fragrance options when trying to find the best cologne for men. The coffee beans in fragrance stores are helpful in resetting your nose so all the scents don’t become indistinguishable from one another. Even still, remembering which scent was which with a sales associate hovering over your shoulder can quickly spoil a fun shopping trip.
Avoiding the hassle of figuring out what your next cologne will be can make it easy to stay stuck to one or two colognes that have been your ride-or-die options for longer than you can remember. Having a signature scent is great–there’s just something endearing about having a loved one say something “smells like you.” But when you realize that your signature scent doesn’t fit every occasion, mood, or season, it’s time for something new.
