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Whether you’re growing out your beard for the first time or have had one for years, it’s common for the hair on your face to get itchy. Beard itching can be mild, and sometimes you may barely notice it. Other times, every inch seems to itch. It can wake you up in the middle of the night or distract you from important events in your life. Beard hair isn ’t like the hair on your head. It’s called androgenic hair , which means that it’s growth is driven mainly by your testosterone. More testosterone causes more growth and thickness of these hairs. Because of this, you need to take care of your beard differently than other hair on your body. The cause of an itchy beard can range from a minor to a more serious infection: Growing out your facial hair When you shave, you leave a sharp edge on the end of each hair inside its follicle, the tiny tube that contains and shields each hair. When the hair grows out, this sharp edge can scratch the follicle, causing it to itch. When you’re growing out...

As Disability Hacks for the Kitchen was so popular I’ve put together another one for the bathroom, Disability Hacks for the Bathroom. This is a list of things that I have found useful over the years. Some were suggested to me by OT while others I have stumbled upon (probably literally!) myself. Disclaimer: This post has affiliate links to products that I will earn a small commission through if you are to buy anything. Please note that this does NOT affect the price that you pay as I am compensated by the company. If you do decide to purchase anything through my links, thank you. The commission helps to cover the costs of running my blog.  Use a bath or shower seat. I have both. Originally I had a shower seat put into my ensuite tiny shower . It’s fixed to the wall and can be pulled down for when I need it while the others in the house simply leave it against the wall. My shower seat is similar to this one with pull out legs so that it feels more secure under my weight. It is wall mou...

INDIANAPOLIS , July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Would it surprise you to know that one in five adults leaves the washroom without washing their hands? The busiest room in the house may also be the least efficient, according to a recent study conducted by Delta Faucet(1). The popular faucet brand recently teamed up with Savvy Mommy® Victoria Pericon to launch a nationwide survey to uncover Americans ' bathroom behaviors . According to the survey, nearly 75 percent of households have at most two bathrooms, which each person uses more than 5-10 times each day. Recent U.S. Census data shows the average American household has 2.6 residents, meaning those rooms are visited 13-26 times daily. Suffice it to say, the bathroom is one of the most frequented places in the whole house. "People forget that the bathroom is an integral part of their at-home experience," said family lifestyle expert Savvy Mommy® Victoria Pericon . "Whether it serves as a private sanctuary for mom,...

Have you ever thought about just how much time you spend in the bathroom? Between showers, relaxing baths, putting on makeup, doing your hair, brushing your teeth, and so on, I think it’s safe to say that it’s probably a pretty good portion of your life. Yet our bathrooms are usually last on our decorating and remodeling list. Oh sure, we throw in some nice towels when guests come over, maybe toss up a pretty shower curtain , but really, beyond that. I know my bathroom is the ugliest room in the house. That’s saying a lot since my laundry room has these weird fluorescent green walls ! If you’re ready to take your bathroom to whole new levels and make it a truly serene place to do all your business, check out a few must-have gadgets from interior design blogger Arron Hiddleston ! FYI, this post contains affiliate links. 6 Best Bathroom Gadgets for a Modern Woman Ladies, it’s a hectic world out there, and one of the only places you can hope to escape the chaotic reality at the end of th...

Chic, simple, and eco-friendly, Morgans is basically a grooming- replenishment program designed to facilitate your sundry bathroom needs – creating a line of high-end, natural grooming products sold at a lower cost than most popular pharmacy brands that comes part of a customized toiletry kit delivered right to your door step. What Is Morgans? Launched back in October of 2015, aspiring entrepreneur Morgan Hirsch founded Morgans as a basic means for the modern man to do his toiletry shopping at will instead of wandering pharmacy aisles late night in search of common essentials. The result: Over 1,000 paid sign-ups in its first few months. Not to mention official co-signs from the industry’s top lifestyle publications including Cool Hunting , GQ, and Men’s Fitness. Morgans appeals most to groomists who are all about showering their bodies with premium personal care items , alongside their bathrooms. Its subscription model makes it an affordable reality by selling its stock direct...

When I moved in, my bathroom was outfitted with basic builder grade components that never really went together and to top it all off, they never really worked properly. I just made do with what I had, but over time, I knew I’d have to renovate this space and make it my own. To make the bathroom magic happen , we’ve partnered with TOTO, the Japanese manufacturer  behind those infamous toilets that do everything for you, and to help bring it all together we’ve brought in online interior design platform , Decorilla, specifically, designer Joyce Elizabeth Tranchida . It’s embarrassing to show these but here’s what I’ve been living with… (sad, I know): I hate the glass hand towel light fixture so much I haven’t even replaced the bulb that’s out! The toilet is so basic it doesn’t even have a brand. My basic, boring bathroom needed some modernization, and a brand-new cohesive look as it’s the only bathroom in my home. If you’ve ever looked around at finished bathrooms, you know just how mu...

This is not a completely negative thing , as consumers are also making the choice to use less water, but the sector is being hit by the desire to save money. According to a new Mintel report, the soap, bath and shower category has experienced declining sales over the past two years, falling from £660 million (€911m) in 2012 to an estimated £638 million (€881m) in 2014. The market researcher says this is down to consumers seeking more economical routines and saving money; and in some cases, as these routines may be greener, they also appeal. “Consumers have started to realise that being environmentally friendly can translate to money-saving and are making greener choices to benefit their own pockets,” says Charlotte Libby, Senior Beauty Analyst at Mintel. “ Changing consumer perceptions of taking a bath as being more costly or time-consuming than showering is essential to restore sales growth to the bath products segment .” Changing habits Mintel data shows that whilst one in five...

How to Organize a Bath Safety Remodel Jul 01, 2009 Bath safety is a key element of home access. Simply put, patients of all sorts need to use the bathroom throughout the day. But for bariatric, geriatric and mobility patients, bathing can pose both frustration and safety hazards . For instance, stepping into a shower stall or tub poses the risk of falls for geriatric and bariatric patients , and for mobility patients, bathing comes with even more complications due to their mobility limitations. And if bathing complications result in reduced frequency of bathing, this can mean that a patient risks hygiene issues that can cause sores and infections. This is especially a concern with bariatric patients , who are sometimes left with sponge baths as their only real bathing options . Fortunately, HME providers are in a position to help. There is a multiplicity of bath safety offerings available to help them ensure patients of all stripes are able to bathe safely. The key is to get started...