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...

The coronavirus pandemic has us adopting some new hygiene habits: 20-second-minimum hand washing, restrictions on face touching and hand shaking, and grocery wipe-down and disinfection upon arrival.So what about your grooming routine? Is your facial hair making you more susceptible to catching coronavirus?The short answer is no. But there are a few things you should know about keeping yourself clean and safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Beards, Mustaches, and everything in between: How does facial hair impact your susceptibility to catching coronavirus? If you are a health care worker, you DO need to adopt one of these CDC-approved facial hair...

I sat there watching this thing get torn apart piece by piece. It lost its shape.. then all its guts spilled out. Rattled and disassembled, its broken down pieces slowly washed away in a drain...No, I wasn’t watching reruns of The Walking Dead. I was watching a gif of a virus being destroyed by soap. Why Soap Kicks Virus A** We’re Soap Lovers here at The Mod Cabin and naturally, when soap is called upon in the fight for public health we sit in awe of our old-fashioned, homemade wonder and think, how exactly does soap kill viruses, especially one...

Does your shave routine go something like this? Cover face with foamShave with a 3- or 5-blade razorRinseApply burning aftershave   Well, there IS a better way! Using conventional shave foam and razors can leave your skin dry and, worse, more prone to ingrown hairs. If you ever struggle with ingrown hairs or find they pop up on a regular basis, this tutorial is for you.   What is the deal with ingrown hairs? Are they exactly what they sound like? Yeah, they are. Ingrown hairs are hairs that get trapped under the skin but keep growing, causing red bumps...