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7 things she doesn’t want to hear about on your Valentine’s Date

Sure, Valentine’s Day stands for romance and coupling. The foundation of this however is a sound date on the hallowed day. While where you wine and dine your lady love on that day is muy importante, there is one component that is often overlooked, the banter, or in American terms the conversation. 1 out of every 5 women have admitted to losing their mojo based on how bad their conversations with their dates have been. See ladies don’t just care about the way you look, smell and dress, they give a damn about the way you speak and more importantly what you say! So here are the top 7  things she doesn’t want to hear about on your Valentine’s Day...

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4 ways to give your woman what she deserves this Valentine’s

Adventure. Romance. Chivalry. These are the top 3 things that most women look for in a man. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, here’s how you could give the woman in your life what she truly deserves, a dapper, sophisticated man. So without any further ado, here we go.  Smell like a million dollars, without spending a million dollars! We all know that the emotion we call love is actually a series of chemical reactions in the brain that are triggered by pheromones. An easy way to get ahead in this race therefore is to smell good. Smelling good ranks right up there with appearance and clothing. One whiff of your masculine, worldwise scent and most women will have...

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How stress can ruin your skin and what you can do about it!

Stress, the most human thing about human beings. Stress can be caused by a tonne of things. From work, to the environment you’re in and even relationships. But did you know that stress can actually affect more than just your mental health? Experts across the world have (ironically) stressed that stress can have disastrous consequences for your skin. Here are a few ways stress can damage your skin.  Acne Stress in your mind, activates the production of cortisol, a hormone that increases the production of skin oils or sebum. Overactive sebaceous glands can increase the chances of acne outbreaks. So instead of stressing, a calming walk, a long shower (of course with our ACV shampoo), some yoga or meditation and...

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6 reasons why choosing your signature scent is important

In nature, smell is an important sense. When it comes to attraction, the chemistry of scent is what rules the roost. Animal attraction is all about the pheromones one leaves behind. There are 10 reasons why choosing your signature scent is of utmost importance. These go above and beyond just simple attraction. So without wasting any time let’s delve into the science of smelling good.  A statement of confidence: One of the most important reasons for choosing your signature scent is that it is a statement of confidence. When it comes to making an impression, your signature scent is the one thing that enters before you and lingers after you’ve left. A good, robust scent therefore is one of the...

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5 things you’re doing wrong when washing your hair

Our hair is our pride and joy. We may think we are taking good care of it. After all we do wash it, shampoo it and some of us even condition it daily. But what if we told you that you were doing something wrong. Got your attention didn’t we? As men we sometimes don’t take care of ourselves the way we ought to. So here are 5 things you do wrong when washing your hair.  Incorrect water temperature Everyone loves a hot shower at the end of the day. And while it is helps relieving back pains, and sore muscles after a workout, it is actually murder on your hair! Hot water burns your hair and worst still your...

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