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We've all been there, looking at shelves piled high with skincare products. It can feel overwhelming, especially when we see the high price tags. The beauty industry often leads us to think that radiant skin comes from expensive creams and serums. But...

Let's be honest, no one enjoys carrying a pile of skincare products when they travel. Not only does it add weight to your bag, but it can be really frustrating to wake up excited for the day, only to find you can't...

Why I’m Documenting This Journey: Wins, Struggles and All When I first came up with the idea for Bareborn in December 2023, people thought I was nuts. Build a skincare brand for men? Most men don’t even use face wash....

Not All Vitamin C Is Created Equal If you’ve tried Vitamin C and gave up because it irritated your skin or gave zero results - you’re not alone. Most Vitamin C serums on the market use ascorbic acid, which: Is unstable...

Still Getting Breakouts Even After Washing Your Face?   It’s not your soap. It’s your pores. Breakouts, blackheads, and oily skin are often caused by clogged pores — and your typical face wash doesn’t go deep enough. That’s where salicylic acid...

What Is Bakuchiol, and Why Should Men Care? If you’ve ever heard of retinol, you probably also heard it comes with redness, peeling, and sun sensitivity — not ideal if you’re trying to keep your routine simple. Enter Bakuchiol: a natural,...