Guiltless Grooming

What are you doing in my bathroom?!

What are you doing in my bathroom?!

There are tons of cruelty-free and organic products out there for the ladies… but what about us guys? If we want to look, smell, and feel amazing without worrying about torturing rabbits, toxic ingredients, destroying ecosystems, or supporting valueless (and brainless) businesses, our grooming arsenals could look something like this. From recycled razors to eye drops, no animals were harmed in the creation of these products:


http://invironments-design.com/secure/images/products/1633.jpg M4Men Hair Removal Introductory Kit (MM) http://images.shopping.msn.com/img/2585/58/7/40692610.jpg http://beautywab.com/pomades-and-waxes1/pureology-u.jpg Florame Men’s Organic Eau de Toilette


http://www.besportier.com/archives/organic-grooming-herban-cowboy-dusk-deodorant.jpg http://images.luckyvitamin.com/mgen/merchandizer:59684.jpgWhite Musk® for Men Eau de ToiletteSplash 4 oz.

Whether you want to thicken some thinning hair, soak your contacts, regulate the PH balance of your skin, prevent or soothe razor bumps, zap zits, smell like autumn, straighten or style your curls, or control dandruff – there is no need to poison yourself, animals or the environment! Unfortunately, many companies continue to use outdated and cruel experiments that are completely unnecessary. Find out more here:

Caring Consumer

Vivisection

Also check out PETA2 for an extensive list of cruelty-free mens’ fragrances.

Fresh Friday Finds

Better World Shopping Guide1. The Better World Shopping Guide.
Wouldn’t it be great to have a resource that graded (A+ through F) companies on their practices affecting ecosystems, people, and animals? My sister recently pointed out a great resource: “The Better World Shopping Guide” by Ellis Jones. Dr Jones has 2 books out. The Better World Handbook is a big book that catalogues the many ways one human being can make a difference in the world around a wide range of social and environmental problems. You can read nearly the whole book RIGHT HERE.

2. Pureology Styling Products
PureologyPureology is a biodegradable, vegan, cruelty-free haircare product line used by top salons and stylists. I got my hair cut at Beehive in Williamsburg, and my stylist Kay made me fall in love with their nano-wax! Smells really good too. Pompadour heaven.

3. Reclaimed, recycled, repurposed furniture from Brooklyn!

Reclaimed Pine BenchReclaimed Table

Founded in 2004, by Bill Hilgendorf and Jason Horvath, Uhuru is a small design + build furniture company dedicated to sustainability and creating timeless designs and interiors. Uhuru builds each piece by hand, in their Red Hook Brooklyn studio.

4. Soy Undies
Soy UndiesSpotted these 2(x)ist man-briefs made from SOY! According to the 2(x)ist website, soy is “more luxurious than cashmere, breathes like cotton… and is a ‘green’ fiber”. Locate them HERE.

5. Bergmans Organic Pima Cotton Collection
Bergman's I’ve had a lot of people ask me where they can get nice organic dress shirts, khakis and such. Check out this organic collection from the respected Bergman’s, who’s been on top of the organic cotton game since 1986! If you don’t know why conventional cotton is so terrible, you much read my previous post: White Gold

Organic Cuffed Khaki
Organic OxfordOrganic Polo