The Grooming Essentials of 2015

Published: May 14, 2015

Because half of your workout is taking care of yourself—before, during, and after.—Martin Mulkeen

(Photo: Michael Karsh)

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Because half of your workout is taking care of yourself—before, during, and after.
—Martin Mulkeen

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Herbivore Botanicals Bamboo Charcoal bar soap

Activated bamboo charcoal sucks up bacteria, toxins, and microparticles without absorbing into the skin. $10,

Badger Balm for Hardworking Hands salve

Badger uses olive oil as the base, for a healthy dose of hydration and vitamin E. $8,

Ursa Major Essential face wipes

Using a blend of aloe, witch hazel, willow-bark extract, birch sap, and bamboo, these ($24 for 20) moisturize your skin while exfoliating and cleansing, so you won’t feel dried out.

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Using a blend of aloe, witch hazel, willow-bark extract, birch sap, and bamboo, these single-use wipes ($24 for 20) moisturize your skin while exfoliating and cleansing, so you won’t feel dried out. ursamajorvt.com — Using a blend of aloe, witch hazel, willow-bark extract, birch sap, and bamboo, these ($24 for 20) moisturize your skin while exfoliating and cleansing, so you won’t feel dried out.

(Michael Karsh)

Molton Brown Thermal Muscle Soak bath crystals

Don’t be alarmed when these ($30) turn your hot bath kelly green. A soak in the woodsy-scented water soothes tired muscles and makes you feel like you just woke up from a nap.

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Don’t be alarmed when these crystals ($30) turn your hot bath kelly green. A soak in the woodsy-scented water soothes tired muscles and makes you feel like you just woke up from a nap. moltonbrown.com — Don’t be alarmed when these ($30) turn your hot bath kelly green. A soak in the woodsy-scented water soothes tired muscles and makes you feel like you just woke up from a nap.

(Michael Karsh)

Jack Black Pit Boss antiperspirant and deodorant

The ($17) blunts sweat and odor even while your motor is still running high, which is the litmus test of a good deodorant. Bonus: aloe and vitamin E to revitalize skin.

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The Boss ($17) blunts sweat and odor even while your motor is still running high, which is the litmus test of a good deodorant. Bonus: aloe and vitamin E to revitalize skin. getjackblack.com — The ($17) blunts sweat and odor even while your motor is still running high, which is the litmus test of a good deodorant. Bonus: aloe and vitamin E to revitalize skin.

(Michael Karsh)

Burt’s Bees Peppermint foot lotion

The coconut oil helps soften calluses, while cooling and invigorating menthol does the impossible: it makes rubbing swollen, post-workout feet a pleasant olfactory experience. $9,

Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream SPF 50+ WetForce

Unlike the many sunscreens that run off your skin the moment you start to perspire, this Japanese ($36) was created with sweat in mind: its UV barrier actually strengthens upon contact with moisture. ��

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Unlike the many sunscreens that run off your skin the moment you start to perspire, this Japanese cream ($36) was created with sweat in mind: its UV barrier actually strengthens upon contact with moisture. shiseido.com — Unlike the many sunscreens that run off your skin the moment you start to perspire, this Japanese ($36) was created with sweat in mind: its UV barrier actually strengthens upon contact with moisture.

(Michael Karsh)

DZ Nuts Pro chamois cream

Time-trial specialist Dave Zabriskie worked with a pharmaceutical scientist to create a ($24) that goes on your nethers like a good moisturizer while also fighting bacteria. It’s a peloton favorite.

Time-trial specialist Dave Zabriskie worked with a pharmaceutical scientist to create a chamois formula ($24) that goes on your nethers like a good moisturizer while also fighting bacteria. It’s a peloton favorite. dz-nuts.com — Time-trial specialist Dave Zabriskie worked with a pharmaceutical scientist to create a ($24) that goes on your nethers like a good moisturizer while also fighting bacteria. It’s a peloton favorite.
(Michael Karsh)

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