Insights

Travel Light: Skincare doesn’t have to be complicated
Let's be honest, no one enjoys carrying a pile of skincare products when they travel. Not only does it add weight to ...
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Behind the Scenes: Our Last 60 Days Since Launch - Q2 2025
Why I’m Documenting This Journey: Wins, Struggles and All When I first came up with the idea for Bareborn in December...
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Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate: The Vitamin C That Actually Works for Men
Not All Vitamin C Is Created Equal If you’ve tried Vitamin C and gave up because it irritated your skin or gave zero ...
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Salicylic Acid: The Oil-Fighting Warrior for Clearer, Healthier Skin
Still Getting Breakouts Even After Washing Your Face? It’s not your soap. It’s your pores. Breakouts, blackheads, and...
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Bakuchiol: The Gentle Yet Powerful Retinol Alternative for Men
What Is Bakuchiol, and Why Should Men Care? If you’ve ever heard of retinol, you probably also heard it comes with re...
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Centella Asiatica: The Healing Botanical Your Skin Actually Needs
You’ve seen the buzzwords — cica creams, tiger grass, K-beauty’s favorite herb. But Centella Asiatica is more than hy...
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Glycerin: The Unsung Hero of Skincare (Here’s What It Really Does)
In skincare, some ingredients are hype. Glycerin? It’s proven. This clear, slightly sweet, water-loving compound has ...
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What 4% Niacinamide Actually Does for Your Skin
Niacinamide — also known as vitamin B3 — is one of the most trusted, research-backed ingredients in skincare today. A...
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Most men are chasing goals. Fewer are living with purpose.
And there’s a big difference. Goals are external: make $1M, get ripped, buy the car.Purpose is internal. It’s the why...
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