Five men's products you should steer clear of

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Metrosexual man cares about his appearance. He uses body sprays, hair gel, and fragrances. He maybe even eats salads. Does he give any thought as to what social norms have forced onto his skin?
 

In this collection of Pat Thomas' acclaimed 'Behind the Label' articles, we look at five mens products you might not have suspected of being chemical culprits.

Clearasil 3 in 1 Deep Cleansing Wash

Lemsip Max Cold & Flu

Colgate Total

Gillette Mach 3 Turbo Shaving Gel

Lynx Anti-perspirant deodorant

This article first appeared in the Ecologist April 2007

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