HEMP SEED BODY CARE HAND WASH

Appreciate Earthly Body sending some free Hemp Seed hand wash and male grooming product samples our way! These products utilize oil made from Hemp Seed which provides a variety of health benefits. You can't get high from items containing this oil though as it doesn't contain THC ( the psychoactive element of marijuana) and these Hemp Seeds come from cannabis plants cultivated specifically for non-drug use.

Hemp Seed can infuse us with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids our bodies don't produce on their own. One of those omega-6 fatty acids, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), is a powerful anti-inflammatory that also aids skin growth and new cell generation. Alpha-linoleic acid (ALA), an omega-3 acid found in Hemp Seed is exceptional as a moisturizer for alleviating dry skin as well as conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Hemp Seeds also contain globulin edestin, a protein used by our bodies to repel infection. The oil produced from Hemp Seed is also full of Vitamin E which is an antioxidant that protects body tissue from damage. So there are a number of skin care benefits associated with the use of Hemp Seed Oil.

These elements also provide benefits for hair care. Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids aid in moisture retention and can boost the shine of hair when Hemp Seed Oil is used as an ingredient in shampoos and conditioners. The Vitamin E in Hemp Seed also improves the elasticity and shine of hair. Therefore Hemp Seed is becoming a valued component in hair and skin care products.

When the COVID-19 coronavirus first became prevalent around Metro Detroit, I was spending a lot of time in locations for work that made me highly susceptible to the contagion.  To help avoid contracting the disease, I was literally soaking my hands in sanitizer throughout the day while I was out and about for work. This has taken a real toll on my hands which now are aching and dried out from overexposure to the alcohol in those sanitzers. Ouch my hands are a mess!

From Hemp Seed Body Care I received their new Hand Wash to try out and that has made a big difference in helping my hands heal up. Using it around the house to clean my hands, this hand wash has also been helping to repair some of the damage caused by the overuse of sanitizers. I've noticed a difference as the omega-3 + omega-6 fatty acids and Vitamin E in the Hemp Seed Oil has moisturized my dried out skin and helped promote its healing. It is a night and day difference in how my hands look and feel since I started using the Hemp Seed Body Care Hand Wash.

Note I haven't used this product in an effort to decontaminate my hands from the coronavirus but rather to tidy up and help heal the damage done by hand sanitizers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that washing for 20 seconds with plain soap and hot water is the best way to clean your hands in order to prevent illness. Click here to read the FDA recommendation.

Just because I'm a guy doesn't mean taking care of my body and grooming shouldn't be important to me. That being said men who purchase body care products are often painted as being not masculine. So often times males don't take as good of care of their appearances and health care as they could be. Yeah hate to admit it but I can testify to having avoided using body care products so as not to appear feminine.

With that in mind, Earthly Body has created a line of products catering specifically to guys called MARRAKESH FOR MEN. This brand provides salon quality skin and hair care products that utilize Hemp Seed Oil as a key ingredient. They also have names and fragrances specifically applied to appeal to the male market.

I was provided with a bottle of MARRAKESH FOR MEN Pilsner Hand & Body Lotion that based upon the results of the Hemp Seed Body Care Hand Wash will definitely be a product I'm going to be using on a regular basis. There is no reason men shouldn't take the same care of their skin that women do when it comes to this aspect of maintaining a healthy body. We can do it now though while still looking rough and tough with this brand of moisturizer meant for men.

They also send me a travel kit of male grooming products that I haven't used yet but have stashed in my gym bag. I will absolutely by using the MARRAKESH FOR MEN Travel Kit when I am able to get back out for my normal workout routine at Planet Fitness. Included within easy to transport bottles are Double Hop 2-in-1 Shampoo & Body Wash (3.4 fl oz/ 100ml), Bomber Shave Cream (3.4 fl oz/ 100ml), and Porter Styling Gel (3.4 fl oz/ 100ml). Great for helping you clean up after a good workout. Also nice to have when traveling for a family vacation or work trip.

DOUBLE DUTY DAD

As a criminal defense attorney, I've seen first hand the negative influences on society and in people's lives caused by absent and abusive fathers.  More than 70% of my clients either haven't had a father involved in their childhood or where the victims of child abuse. This neglect impacts these individuals into their adulthood contributing to alcohol / drug abuse, criminal behavior, and a cyclical pattern of treating their own offspring in the same manner as they were as kids.

Being exposed to these scenarios on a regular basis has inspired me to give extra effort at being a good dad for my kids.  From adventurous family road trips to lengthy evenings helping out with math homework at the kitchen table being involved in my children's lives is a priority for me. Taking them to work so they understand my career plus turning down client cases so I can spend the summers with them instead of putting the kids in daycare are examples of how dads as parents can pull double duty balancing both professional and personal obligations. I may be exhausted after a day full of courthouse proceedings but will still be enthusiastically out on a soccer field that night coaching a practice or cheering on a game my kids are involved in. Being present in the moment and making the most of every minute you have with your kids in my opinion is one of the most important, and valuable, aspects of fatherhood.

So I want to give a Fathers Day weekend shout out to all the guys out there striving to balance career and family everyday just like me. Keep it up! You are making a positive difference! Believe me!

Being a double duty dad can be dirty, messy, sweaty and exhausting. What involved parent doesn't have a kid vomit story that is laughable now but wasn't so funny when it happened? Mine was my daughter vomiting in my lap while we were watching FROZEN at the movie theater. I got some cold stares as we rushed out of there. Taking a sick day off work to care for ill kids, rushing across town from a client matter to get to a parent-teacher conference in time, or cleaning up a messy house that your kids made look like a tornado swept through it are all part of being a double duty dad.

So that is why I use Dove Men+Care products that also do double duty for a dad's skin. Our skin goes through a lot out there which is why it’s important to help skin rebound with products like Dove Men+Care that both hydrate and cleanse. Whether I'm at home, the gym, or traveling for work or play, I always use Dove Men+Care in the shower. These products do a great job of keeping me refreshed and ready to give it my best on the job, whether that is arguing in trial before a jury or fixing up a boo boo on the playground.

For healthy-looking skin, you need great cleansing products that hydrate as well as clean. Developed specifically for men’s skin, Dove Men+Care cleansing products feature MicroMoisture technology to provide hydration for healthier, stronger skin. Whether you’re looking for a deep-cleaning face wash or a refreshing body wash to leave your skin feeling cool as well as clean, Dove Men+Care products have something for you. See for yourself over at dove.com/dove-men/real-strength

Showing your goofy or geeky side being involved and having fun with children isn't a sign of male weakness for dads but rather it is a display of strength. It demonstrates a confidence in yourself for who you are and a commitment to the responsibilities of fatherhood. Keep coming back to ageekdaddy.com and follow @Geekdad248 on Instagram and Twitter for a focus on the adventure of parenting from a dad's perspective. Hopefully these shared experiences will encourage others to embrace being double duty dads, inspire activities and travel that families can enjoy together as well as highlight that in addition to chores and responsibilities fatherhood can be really fulfilling and fun.

Irish Spring Launches New Collection of Products Catering to Dads Who Work Hard & Play Hard in Life

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Ugh! While picking up my kids from school the other day the sight of its playground being one huge mucked up pit brought back memories of some of my messiest moments as a dad.  The first diaper I'd ever changed was also my son's first poop - no one warned me in advance of the sticky, thick, dark green goo of a mess that ended up all over me and the changing table welcoming me to fatherhood.  My son seems to like to get me dirty as one of the other really messy moments in my life involved me rescuing him from being stuck in the mud at the neighborhood park which resulted in both of us loosing our shoes in the process of getting him unstuck and coming home entirely caked in dirt.  Of course his twin sister not wanting to be left out of the action contributed to one of the most horrific moments of my life.  While at the movie theater, I thought she was leaning over to whisper something in my ear.  Nope, rather it was like a scene from the Exorcist with her throwing up all over me and my having to carry her out to the bathroom while I was soaked and covered in vomit from head to foot. Oh the memories!

As a dad you need to be prepared to deal with the difficult and messy times whether its is in your professional career, as a parent cleaning up the messes your kids throw your way, or in your responsibilities of taking care of your home and yard.  I'm a person who works hard and plays harder so whether it is making a closing argument before a jury in a court room or playing some hoops on the basketball court, I'm always more confident and comfortable when I'm feeling refreshed and clean. #MySigntatureMove has always been to keep Irish Spring in the shower so I'm always fresh as a whistle when it comes to dealing with my professional and parenting responsibilities.

So I was excited to see when visiting Walmart that Irish Spring has expanded their product lineup with a collection of items called SIGNATURE FOR MEN.  New items include 3-IN-1 Body, Hair & Face Wash; Hydrating Body Wash; Hydration Deodorant Soap Bars; and Exfoliating Scrub Bars.  It is just as important for us guys to have healthy skin as it is for the ladies; so it was nice to see a product made for men from a brand I've been a long time customer with that provides some pampering without a guy feeling he's lost some masculinity by using it.

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I picked up the Irish Spring SIGNATURE FOR MEN products while I was shopping at Walmart to add to my shower routine.  I'm in court a lot in high pressure situations for my job as an attorney, hit the gym three times per week, play indoor soccer every Monday night plus chase and wrangle my kids everyday so there are plenty of opportunities for me to be a sweaty mess.  Irish Spring helps me feel that I'm always at my best.

Irish Spring's Hydrating Body Wash is crafted with authentic shea butter extract for men who are looking to soften up a little but have felt left out of having options to choose from because a bulk of the products are perfumed body washes and lotions catering to women.  This Hydrating Body Wash helps seal  in your skin's natural hydration through its moisturizing blend that leaves skin looking clean and healthy.

Irish Spring's 3-IN-1 body, hair and face wash is crafted with authentic mint extract and is designed for the man on the go who doesn't want to be using multiple grooming products at home or carting with him a travel kit full of bottles to the gym for cleaning up after a workout or to a hotel to stay fresh during a business trip or vacation.  Made for body, face, and hair this invigorating blend will leave a guy looking clean and revitalized.

Irish Spring's Exfoliating Scrub Body Bars are crafted with authentic milled oats for us guys who are a little bit rough around the edges.  Made to deep clean, this scrubbing blend will really clear off any grit and grime to have a man feeling clean and smooth.  It a big bar of soap too cut for a man's hand that won't go mush on you in the shower.

The Hydrating Soap Bar is also brick-cut so it is easy and sturdy to grasp.  I hate it when bars of soap quickly start getting squishy in the shower, but you won't have that problem with this brick.  Just like the hydrating body wash this bar of soap seals in the body's natural hydration through its moisturizing blend that leaves skin looking clean and healthy.

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You always want to make you are fresh, clean and confident whether you are on the job or dealing with the messes your kids make on the playground.  So I depend on Irish Spring to make sure I'm fresh as a whistle wherever I may be or situation arises.  I've shared a few of my true life dad stories about falling in the mud, getting covered in poop, and sprayed with vomit and how Irish Spring helped get me feeling clean and refreshed again.  So what has been your "messiest" moment in life? Do tell!