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All of you Avenger fanatics out there are likely chomping at the bit to see the epic battle scene between 12 of Marvel’s most iconic superheroes in Captain America: Civil War . Indeed, the summer blockbuster promises action-packed combats and a memorable storyline. Who will prevail?

Face it, friends: some of us have skin so oily you could fuel a truck with it. And while excess oil can lead to acne or an overall greasy look made famous on the Jersey boardwalks, a little bit of hydration in the form of essential oils is actually necessary for the long-term health of your skin.

The highly-anticipated sequel to Independence Day: Resurgence opened over the weekend. Liam Hemsworth was just a kid when the original movie hit theatres 20 years ago, but now he’s all grown up and playing fighter pilot Jake Morrison.

Confidence can take you far in life. And I’m not talking on-the-surface confidence. I’m talking about the type of confidence that comes from somewhere deep within. And studies have shown confidence actually plays a significant role in your career path. Of course confidence has to come from believing in and acknowledging your self worth, but looking your best can also help tremendously.

We live in a toxic world. Whether it’s city smog, secondhand smoke, the occasional visit to the fast-food drive through, or simply not getting enough sleep – toxins make their way into our systems despite our best efforts to stay healthy. And those invisible demons, when not tamed, can wreak havoc on our skin.

Apparently the field hockey competition of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro has a lot of people curious about the turf. More specifically, they’re curious about why it has water on it. Well, that got us wondering too, and upon discovering the answer, we couldn’t help but think just how similar field hockey turf (or the pitch) is to our skin.

Let’s face it – none of us are getting any younger, and my, how times of changed. Age used to be a sign of wisdom. It often meant you were more established and respectable. But today, as the C-suite gets younger and younger, those couple of wrinkles and rogue gray hairs can sometimes work against us. So what do we do about it?

Today when you hear the word Amazon, you’re likely to think of the online shopping site and eerily fast delivery. But the more historically relevant Amazon is actually the largest tropical rainforest in the world, spanning across northwestern Brazil and parts of Peru, Columbia, and other South American countries.

November has become the time of year when growing the most outrageous mustache possible is acceptable. In fact, the more outlandish, the better. Chances are you’ve got a nice handlebar, walrus or full beard growing in support of Movember and raising awareness for men’s health issues. Whatever the motive, it’s not uncommon for the extra facial hair become a mainstay beyond November – it provides a nice shield during the blustery winter months.

Whether the new year has you resolving to travel more or your job has you in flight more often than at the office, living a jet-set lifestyle has its allure, but chances are your skin suffers a little. Exposure to varying climates, the dry, stale air of the plane cabin, erratic sleep schedules, and the need to keep liquids to a minimum, all contribute to skin maladies.

With John Wick coming out of retirement to enact more revenge on villain assassins, the iconic, rough-and-tumble look gets another day in the spotlight. It may appear Keanu Reeves, who plays Wick on screen, rarely grooms, but the seemingly simple, just-rolled-out-of-bed, scruffy look, is purposely cultivated.

Now that the first month of 2017 is already behind us, our New Year’s resolutions have either become habits or they’ve fallen by the wayside. Which side of that equation do you fall on? For many of us it’s the latter. But hey, good news: there is always the opportunity to begin again!

GQ recently published a post on 12 final touches to keep your style fresh straight into spring. While they’ve got you covered wardrobe wise, we figured we’d complete the ensemble with five final (and simple) touches to keep your skin looking fresh.

If you’ve found your way to this blog, you may be a bit more “evolved” than the average man when it comes to skin care. In fact, the biggest complexion crime most men make is essentially having no skin care regimen at all. So kudos to you, on at least being aware of the fact that caring for your skin is important. And just like we learned from G.I. Joe as kids, knowing is half the battle.