i agree he's so much better than Alpha M, Raphael doesnt endorse bad products like alpha m does and misguide viewers even though im sure hes been given the chance to
Absolutely! Interestingly, I was raised very formally in Germany also, but now live in California. Your videos have inspired me to bring back some of the good taste and manners that, frankly, slipped away from me in the last couple of years. Thank you for the new inspiration!
Masamoto6 the one thing that turned me off both of them is every video felt like an excuse for them to push a product. I don't mind a product here and there but they just feel like the subject of the video is just an afterthought and the build up is so obvious.
Twenty years ago, my tailor recommended putting rubbing alcohol on my arm pits to kill the germs which cause the odor. Works like a charm, and my skin hasn't suffered the drying often warned of with alcohol. When traveling, I use alcohol swabs.
RavenFeathers90: Yes I am also here too, don't you love the style of this guy? I just found this channel, and subscribed! Man taking care of himself is very masculine.
The lip balm thing is a must. However I discovered last year from a friend while backcountry skiing that my lips would still crack and dry out. That's because lip balm doesn't have sunscreen. She asked me if I was using one with sunscreen and I actually had no idea they made that. So now I swear by a lip balm with sunscreen and It works so much better (not just outside).
Parabens are the safest and most researched preservative we have. Because of marketing against parabens, ingredients that have higher risks of triggering allergic reactions are used because the consumer can't memorize their names. It's a real shame people think parabens are bad.
Trying to mask aging is a big one. I'm not talking about using moisturizers, or taking vitamins or anything like that by the way, I mean the really...noticeable kind. The botox and dyed hair look. It might work for a little while, but eventually it's *way* worse than just aging gracefully.
I disagree with you about calluses in general. I'm a guitarist. If I didn't have calluses on the tips of my left hand fingers, I'd not be able to teach my students, nor would I last through even five minutes of a 45 minute set in a club.
Speaking as a man who turned a wrench for a living at one point in his life, those calluses of yours serve a vital protective function, they also probably indicate that you can *crush* the grip of most other men you shake hands with - so be gentle with all of the soft handed men you meet out there.
An alternative to a pumice stone for removing foot calluses is a scrubbie, green nylon scrubbing pads that are meant as an alternative to steel wool for scrubbing pans. They have enough roughness to work off the callous, but are soft enough, especially when wet, not to damage the skin. Soak your feet in warm water, and then use the scrubbie with gentle to medium pressure, and you'll see how they work well for getting rid of calluses.
Well, the only thing I'd say about callouses on the hands is, that in some ways they can come in pretty handy (no pun intended) as long as they don't get out of control - for example, I play guitar regularly and developed some callouses on the fingers of my left hand - which I don't do away with because when I remove them, the fresh skin underneath those will get sore and sometimes (if overzealous with the filing-off) even be prone to being stung by the strings which would then hinder my playing and just re-develop some time later. Other than that point which I wanted to mention - great video, keep up the good work Raphael!
Men, these are excellent tips! Particularly the ones about trimming nose, eyebrow and ear hair. And also nail care and removing rough skin on the hands.
Hands that work do not have to look and feel like sandpaper to prove it. Washing with a good soap that is appropriate for removing dirt, paint, grease, or any other substance on hands is wonderful. Never underestimate the value of work gloves for yard chores, and latex gloves for jobs involving chemicals. Your manhood will not be revoked for lacking calluses and scars on your hands. Use olive oil and kosher salt to scrub your hands once a week, followed by a good unscented soap. Your romantic partner will thank you.
Bit late, but for anyone concerned about stuff in deodorants, there are deodorant creams, I use one with entirely natural ingredients, it doesn't stop sweating, but there's just no smell anymore. It's a miracle to me, takes time getting used to and obviously you'll need an actual fragrance to go with it since all it smells like is a bit of cream, no one will smell that at all. No idea what's on the market internationally, but in Germany, the Greendoor product is incredible. I've ditched all other deodorants alongside with the stains and ruined shirts. I combine that with Merino underwear and I don't need to worry about BO at all anymore.
I work in a environment were I have to wash my hands constantly and use hand sanitizer needless to say they get so dry they crack and bleed, the best hand lotion I have ever used is by Manicure Spa.
Good video, as usual, but that lighting does not flatter you. Better to use a slightly warmer light source from about a 45 degree angle in the front and a reflector on the other side of the face.
When it comes to biting your nails, I get the distinct feeling that the only people who suggest those 'horrible' tasting things to put on your nails as a methode to stop, are only ever suggested by people who've never bitten their nails themselves. Speaking from almost 30 years of trying to stop biting my own nails before I finally managed, I've found that...sure...the first couple of times you use the stuff on your nails it reminds you enough for you to stop....buuuut then you get used to the taste, and suddently, you stop noticing it. Some of them even gets this weirdly addictive taste that makes you bite your nails MORE. The absolutly only way I've found that works for both me and everyone else I've known who's tried stop biting their nails, is to focus on taking care of them. Don't worry too much about feeling like a girl for polishing and filing your nails every ten minutes, if that's what it takes. Just that constant focus on taking care of them forms a habbit of NOT biting them, and eventually you stop doing it every time you get distracted. (It's very much a subconciously run havvit after all.)
This is so 100% true it should be pinned. I've struggled with biting my nails well into my 20's (and still relapse when under a lot of stress, sadly!) and it only ever got better when I actively started taking care of them. Now I just carry a clipper everywhere just so I can remove dirt from under my nails instead of biting them. It works well as a placebo, actually.
I enjoyed the video. When it comes to cologne though eau de cologne is the lightest of the concentrations. 2-3 sprays is quite alright if its a clean fresh aquatic. I'd recommend an eau de toilette concentration which is a step above from the EDC (eau de cologne).
For body odor, I believe many people can get rid of it just by having lots of water, exercising (sweat it all), eat good, and avoid smoking! These few things alone can make a huge difference.
Umm, no. Listen, you still need to wash thoroughly and use antiperspirant. Please trust me on this one. Just because you don’t smell yourself doesn’t mean others don’t. 👍🏻
You should mention keep up with your dental hygiene. Your teeth don’t have to be perfect, but clean, healthy teeth and gums should be a priority. Your dentist can give you good advice on how to do this
I just started using a shaving soap and brush. I wasn't sure if it was for me so I got wilkinsons sword's cheap set. Right off the bat I love it so much because 1 I don't like the smell of can shaving soap and 2 its more cost efficient, also I've never had a satisfactory shave with 1 pass of canned foam
After years of futile struggles, I can tell that the only solution against smelly feet that works for me is using active carbon shoe insoles. They protect my feet against bad odor, calluses, as well as my shoes against being soaked in moistures off my feet every time I'm wearing them. It's really a great invention, is pretty cheap, and works a lot better than most of the tips, tricks and products you'll find on the internet.
This is good. It addresses grooming issues very well. Could you also please do a video about mannerisms such as face touching, ear pulling, and eyebrow fussing? There are many unconscious things that men do to their faces and hair which are distracting in a conversation or social setting. I believe a video of these issues would augment this grooming video very well. Thank you.
for faster skin cell regenaration try mixing lime juice and a few drops of basil extraxt/oil. Apply 1-2 times per day, let it absorb for 10-30 minutes and rinse well! Works really well and contais no chemicals, gives your skin a fresh and younger apperance. If struggling with skindisordes use it 3-4 times a day. Might sting a bit if you overdo the basil oil or if you got dry and brittle skin. Do not use togheter with cortionsbased medicalcreams.
For body hair, a basic Wahl trimmer is the best. It looks much more natural and doesn’t have to “come back” so it doesn’t come back prickly. Don’t be disgusted by your body hair. There are girls that like it a lot so long as it’s kept groomed with a something like a buzzer.
I actually had to stop using old spice because of the aluminum in it, I found that was what was causing me to sweat so much, not because I was just a sweaty guy, but because all the aluminum did was clog the pores under my arms. I now trim my underarm hair with an electronic trimmer and I use more natural deodorants and I honestly haven't sweat profusely from my underarms in over a year.
In only cut the cuticles in winter when they detach after working with cold and hot water. Then when they are loose, they're prone to being pulled and the injury propagages. God I hate hair on my body. I have little outside of private parts, but the nose grows this incredibly thick and strong hair. I sometimes pull it out and look at it in shock. If I injure inside the nose with scissors, the cut takes a long time to heal and a pimple there is hard to find and pierce.
Best cologne young guys don’t know about but EVERY women loves...Issey Miyake. Never found women who didn’t love that scent. When I’m at work I have women even come by even ask if they can smell me on a regular basis. Hahaha
If you or someone you know has oily skin and cant find a solution the answer is likely they are washing too much. Strip the oils less and less oil will be produced. Also try Arm and hammer baking soda based deoderant for a natural low fragrance answer.
A big price tag does not mean the product is even safe. I’m not referring just to your skin but even your liver and kidneys. Your skin absorbs like your stomach. If you would not eat it don’t use it!
Using "white bar" or "clear gel" deodorants and antiperspirants. While "white bar" antiperspirants may be helpful if you sweat profusely, they will gather in and stain your shirts. Meanwhile "clear gel" deodorants (the kind that makes a squishy noise when it pops up and goes on wet) will bleach the color from shirts, as well as occasionally adding white stains.
Can you do a video explaining the differences between the different types of colognes and their strengths? I'm confused as to the difference between Odor de toilette, Perfume, and Essence.
Being that this is a year old, you've probably gotten help on this by now, but here goes... the different fragrances are categorized by how much fragrance is dissolved in the alcohol solution. The more fragrance there is, the stronger (In most cases) the scent, in addition to having a longer staying power free of touch ups throughout the day/night and of course, the more expensive it is for the higher ends of that spectrum, versus the same fragrance on the lower end. Starting at the bottom of the spectrum, is the Eau Fraiche, which is 1-3% fragrance in the solution and has a staying power of less than 2 hours... maybe 2 hours. Next up the spectrum is Eau de Cologne (EDC) which is 2-4% fragrance and can last from 2 hours to 3. Higher on the spectrum is Eau de Toilette (EDT) which is 5-15% and lasts about 4, maybe 5 hours. Even higher on the spectrum is Eau de Parfum (EDP) which is 15-20% Fragrance and can last about 6, maybe 7 or even sometimes up to 8 hours-ish. At the top of that spectrum, is Perfume (Parfum) and it's 20-30% and can last over 8 hours. Anything beyond 30% isn't usually a good idea as then it's too oily and can leave your skin shiny. Or you may breakout with repeated use. So if you take a common scent like Dior Homme, the Eau de Toilette (EDT) is a somewhat light, yellow tinged solution and about $70 for 3.4oz. Whereas the same scent, Dior Homme, the Parfum is a deep and rich gold colored solution and about $120 for a 2.5oz bottle. However, one needs to weigh out something of a balancing act, in that if getting the Parfum, yes it's less that they have to apply and may actually last longer than an EDT... but I know a lot of guys who don't reapply their EDT, soit may not look that enticing of an investment for them. However, if they do weigh it out and that's an issue, it kind of comes down to how much they want to spend up front.
I noticed that you have mentioned dirt under fingernails. Getting dirt under my fingernails one thing that happens to me sometimes. I am good about keeping them clean though. I recently got a Waterpik and it not only helps with dental problems but it can blast that unsightly dirt out from under those fingernails quick. The one I use is a cordless one which is usable in the shower. What is nice about that is that I can keep any mist that it might produce contained so I don't make a mess. I just give the shower a quick rinse after I am done but that is after I place the soap in the dish on the counter a few feet away (that helps keep me from having to clean soap scum out of the shower). I do find that the Waterpik works very well for getting that dirt out from under my fingernails. I never had a nail brush because that works so well. You can see it instantly wash all that clean out of there. What made me get the Waterpik is gingivitis. I told my dentist that I am now using one and he agrees that it does seem to be working. I don't know why I didn't buy one sooner.
It's important to care for your skin and body hair, but please don't exaggerate. In the aging part I only agree with the sun protetion. Everything else against aging is just overdoing it for me. It's ok to get older, plus wrinkles show wisdom and aren't unsightly at all.
For god's sake don't saw action your nails with a metal file. File in one direction and just use an Emery board. It keep the nail edge smooth and non scratchy
tip for stinky feet: wash your shoes and boots with vinegar, remove the insole to wash it. and rinse it out then make sure its completely dry before you wear your shoes again
Nice channel, I like your content, and as you seem to like classical clothing a lot, I was wondering if you own or plan to do any video about knickerbockers? I know it's out of fashion today but still a lovely piece of clothing in my opinion.
Hello , I ve tried all the methods possible against razor bumps and razor burns like using a more aggressive razor and blades, changing brush, products and i got rid of them, but after 24 hours i get razor bumps and a bit of irritation, but why after a day and not after shaving?
What distinguishes a cheap product vs. an expensive product ? In you look on the back of the containers, you'll quite often realize that both the cheap product and expensive product contain pretty much the same ingredients. Don't believe me, ? just look at ingredients found in skin care products and you'll see that it's the same formulation for the most part. However, when it comes to fragrances, there are definitely cheap colognes and expensive colognes and the difference is obvious. The best fragrances, IMHO, come out of Paris
Is that Burt's Bee Lip Balm in the video? I've used it myself for years and find it to help much better against dry lips (esp. in winter) than cheaper products. It also feels less greasy, doesn't dissolve when stored and lasts longer.
I'm completely guilty of shaving my eyebrows! I get bad unibrow so it's just easier. Maybe if I tweezed regularly it wouldn't get like that to begin with?
No! not insect repellent for nail biting! its not recommended for ingestion. use cayenne pepper spray or bitters they use for thumbsucking toddlers but not the insect repellent
