There’s a lot we can’t do in the midst of a pandemic. But camping, and its awe-inspiring connection with nature, night skies, and electronics-free zones, make for not only great memories by yourself or with friends and family — it’s also a scientifically-proven way to recharge your batteries and remember the good, simple things in life. The key to a successful camping trip is not just light packing — it’s smart packing. And while you may want to skip trimming your beard or shaving, coming out of the woods looking and smelling like Sasquatch won’t be good for anybody. Here’s...

We pride ourselves on making all natural grooming products that work so well, our customers never go back to conventional products. But did you know that, just as our products are good for you, our packaging is friendly to the Earth?Aside from using almost no plastic to house our products, all of our boxes and containers can be recycled, and many items can be reused. Here’s the lowdown on what to do with your Mod Cabin packages when you’ve used up the products. Soap Boxes   Our soap and dry shampoo boxes are fully recyclable. These paperboard boxes are just...

We get lots of beard questions and concerns here at The Mod Cabin, and our most recent email from a loyal customer moved us: I use your honeysuckle beard oil every day. The problem I have is the hair from my lower lip to my chin will only grow about one inch long and then it stops growing and is sparse. It kinda looks silly. I don’t want to cut my beard back to match it. I wish I could make it grow like the rest of my beard scalp. — Gus  Gus: First, we want to say you have...

Sandpaper stubble brings back memories of my father — he’d always grab my hand and rub the back of it against his 5 o’clock shadow while I wriggled away and “ooohhed” at it’s surprising roughness. But daily sandpaper stubble for you or your partner to deal with probably isn’t ideal. Thankfully, we’ve come a long way from dry-out grooming routines consisting of cheap bar soap and alcohol aftershave.Here are 4 simple ways to keep your face, stubble, or beard soft to the touch (and smelling great, too). Minimize Soap Use If your climate and job are friendly to it, try...

Parabens: They’re ubiquitous in beauty and grooming products, and yet, questions have loomed about their safety for years. Should you care about parabens and try to avoid them? Our humble opinion is Yes and Yes. Let us explain. What are parabens anyway? The short story is, parabens have been making beauty and grooming products shelf-stable over the long-term since the 1920s. Toiletries and other products that both sit on shelves for a long time and aren’t used immediately (like a bottle of lotion) are prone to bacteria and fungi, especially if they are water-based. Parabens prevent these products from spoiling...

We could all use a little pick-me-up these days… little sparks throughout the day that inspire us to feel good despite the challenges before us.Here’s one that doesn’t require you to fatten that belly: Trimming that beard.Believe it or not, even with minimal experience, you can trim your beard at home with a few simple steps. Don’t have a beard trimmer? No worries — this tutorial only requires a pair of scissors (hair-cutting shears are ideal, but if you don’t have those don’t worry — your whiskers aren’t really going to care how fancy your scissors are, and we won’t...

Let’s face it: The skin on your face doesn’t act like the skin on the rest of your body. There are a number of things that set it apart from other parts, mainly that it’s thinner than the skin on the rest of your body, it’s more easily exposed to the sun, and it’s oilier. It’s also more sensitive to hormonal changes in the body. Add facial hair and shaving to the mix and it’s no wonder your face can be a hotspot for skin problems! Beard or no beard, your face needs extra love and care to be its...

One thing about parenthood: Sacrifice is part of the gig. Our dads give so much to us, it’s hard to know what we can do in return to care for them, especially if they aren’t near. Help your father take care of himself and his daily shaving, beard, and grooming routine with automatic shipments of premium, all natural products from The Mod Cabin.   For Dads who Already Love the Mod Cabin: Keep Them Fully Stocked with their Favorites for 20% OFF Each Order! It’s simple and easy: Find your dad’s Mod Cabin favorites and select the frequency of shipment:...

With fewer opportunities to leave our homes and socialize in these unusual times, our mental health can take a real hit. The urge to skip basic hygiene steps like brushing your hair and teeth may descend upon you, but now is definitely not the time to get lazy with your wellness routine: A healthy dose of self care can be an antidote to the anxiety, burn out, and stress so many of us are feeling right now.Thankfully, over the years our society has chipped away at the idea that devoting time to your own well being — be it through...

In these unprecedented times, we may find ourselves far from our loved ones. But that doesn’t mean we can’t still care for them.Enter the Dopp Kit. This travel-friendly bag of men’s essentials became synonymous with “toiletry bag” post-WWII after the US Govt. contracted with the up and coming men’s grooming company Charles Doppelt Company to use its popular Dopp Kit toiletry bag to provide active troops with hygiene essentials.Toiletry kits like the Dopp Kit have recently made a resurgence as a key self-care tool for the modern man (even if this modern man is currently somewhat isolated during this modern...

Do black men need a special beard routine?It’s true that the tightly coiled nature of African-American hair — and the curlier nature of hair from men of many other ethnicities — can have its own unique challenges when it comes to shaving and beard grooming.But there’s no need for any “special” products or chemicals for black men to achieve a polished, masculine look. All you need is a simple routine and some tricks of the trade to keep your beard and face happy and healthy. Beard Care, Just for You We get more questions about this than anything else at...

Among #Quarantinies, #Covidiots, and the need to #QuarantineAndChill, another bold coronavirus trend has emerged: #QuarantineBeards.Yes, we’ve been championing the beard—and ultimate guides to caring for them—for a long time. But now that’s in the spotlight we wanted to share our ultimate guide for how to grow a healthy quarantine beard.Worried about facial hair catching coronavirus? Don’t be! Our Best Tips for Growing the Ultimate Quarantine Beard First, You Must Cleanse (like, really get in there) Use a natural soap with lots of glycerin to prevent your skin from drying out. Use your fingertips to exfoliate your skin and remove dead...