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How Matt James Leveled Up His Regimen
Michael Simon
It was only three years ago thatMatt Jamesstarted getting serious about his skin and bodycare routine.
“I was staying with my roommate at the time,Tyler [Cameron]. He’s always been on top of his grooming and personal care. That was my first introduction,” he tells PEOPLE.
Then, filming forThe Bachelorcame around, and he became “more receptive to a routine” from having to maintain his skin after washing off his makeup applied for the cameras.
Now, James, 31, is stepping up his grooming game in partnership withEvery Man Jack, a men’s personal care brand.
Plus, James adds, “I’m constantly looking for things to simplify my life, and that’s what Every Man Jack has been [for me].”
It’s not just about him, though. The athlete and author also wants to break down stigmas relating to men’s wellness.
“Just because someone who doesn’t look like you is doing it, doesn’t mean that it’s not beneficial for you. Be open-minded. It helps when you put it out there for other people to see,” he says.
Ahead, James shares the bodycare and lifestyle essentials that help him get on his self-care grind – and get him running out the door (literally).
02of 08Sweat-Protecting Deodorantcourtesy every man jackOf all the products in his grooming routine, James takes what he uses on his armpits most seriously.“I think a lot of people obsess over aluminum free [in this category] — but they’re also using products that don’t work. I’m like, that’s great, but everyone in this room smells,'” he laughs.Enter: this effective find with a sandalwood scent James raves about. The celeb says it helps him step into any room with confidence.“If you look good, you smell good, everything else follows that. You can’t be your full self if you’re not confident in how you’re presenting yourself.“Buy It!Every Man Jack Antiperspirant + Deodorant, $11;everymanjack.com
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Sweat-Protecting Deodorant
courtesy every man jack
Of all the products in his grooming routine, James takes what he uses on his armpits most seriously.
“I think a lot of people obsess over aluminum free [in this category] — but they’re also using products that don’t work. I’m like, that’s great, but everyone in this room smells,'” he laughs.
Enter: this effective find with a sandalwood scent James raves about. The celeb says it helps him step into any room with confidence.
“If you look good, you smell good, everything else follows that. You can’t be your full self if you’re not confident in how you’re presenting yourself.”
Buy It!Every Man Jack Antiperspirant + Deodorant, $11;everymanjack.com
03of 08Electrolyte Tabletscourtesy"I was never a big water drinker,” admits James. So, he found a power duo – a time-stamped portable jug and Nuun’s flavored electrolyte-packed tablets – to help him stay hydrated.“It’s on that theme of making your life simple. I’ll fill that water bottle up and then I’ll just drop my tablets in there.“Buy It!Nuun Sport tablets; $8;nuunlife.com
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Electrolyte Tablets
courtesy
“I was never a big water drinker,” admits James. So, he found a power duo – a time-stamped portable jug and Nuun’s flavored electrolyte-packed tablets – to help him stay hydrated.
“It’s on that theme of making your life simple. I’ll fill that water bottle up and then I’ll just drop my tablets in there.”
Buy It!Nuun Sport tablets; $8;nuunlife.com
04of 08Body Moisturizercourtesy TulaA must for James? Smooth skin from head-to-toe. He and Kirkconnell both use up tubs of Tula’s buttery cream, which is formulated with hyaluronic acid and shea butter. “We actually got in a fight one day when I went to get it, and it was empty,” he confesses.Buy It!Tula Skincare Advanced Hydration Body Moisturizer, $30;tula.com
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Body Moisturizer
courtesy Tula
A must for James? Smooth skin from head-to-toe. He and Kirkconnell both use up tubs of Tula’s buttery cream, which is formulated with hyaluronic acid and shea butter. “We actually got in a fight one day when I went to get it, and it was empty,” he confesses.
Buy It!Tula Skincare Advanced Hydration Body Moisturizer, $30;tula.com
05of 08Body Washcourtesy every man jackJames says he showers four or five times a day because he’s always on the move. That means he needs a trusty wash that can moisturize his skin. This one had James “obsessed” from the get-go.Aside from getting squeaky-clean, but not stripped skin, he says, “After you’ve bathed and the body wash is kind of sitting on the shower floor, it’s like you’re in a good-smelling steam room.“Buy It!Every Man Jack Body Wash, $4-$17;everymanjack.com
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Body Wash
James says he showers four or five times a day because he’s always on the move. That means he needs a trusty wash that can moisturize his skin. This one had James “obsessed” from the get-go.
Aside from getting squeaky-clean, but not stripped skin, he says, “After you’ve bathed and the body wash is kind of sitting on the shower floor, it’s like you’re in a good-smelling steam room.”
Buy It!Every Man Jack Body Wash, $4-$17;everymanjack.com
06of 08Running Hatcourtesy LululemonSince meeting his girlfriendRachael KirkconnellonThe Bachelorin 2020, James has become a “sponge,” taking in all her skincare knowledge, including the importance of sun protection.Aside from applying a moisturizer with SPF in it (something he learned from Kirkconnell), he always makes sure to cover up when he’s outdoors to protect his skin.“It’s a comfortable fit, it looks good and their material just feels the best on my head,” he says of his go-to hat, made with sweat-wicking, quick-drying and lightweight fabric specifically for runners.Buy It!Lululemon Men’s Fast and Free Running Hat, $38;lululemon.com
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Running Hat
courtesy Lululemon
Since meeting his girlfriendRachael KirkconnellonThe Bachelorin 2020, James has become a “sponge,” taking in all her skincare knowledge, including the importance of sun protection.
Aside from applying a moisturizer with SPF in it (something he learned from Kirkconnell), he always makes sure to cover up when he’s outdoors to protect his skin.
“It’s a comfortable fit, it looks good and their material just feels the best on my head,” he says of his go-to hat, made with sweat-wicking, quick-drying and lightweight fabric specifically for runners.
Buy It!Lululemon Men’s Fast and Free Running Hat, $38;lululemon.com
07of 08At-Home Compression Systemcourtesy Therabody"When I wake up in the morning and I’m doing my devotion on the couch, I’ll have my boots on,” says James.The high-tech pair, which increases circulation and reduces muscle soreness, is especially important after he’s been running for a long period of time.“It makes recovery really easy when you have the right equipment at your fingertips, and these are a game-changer,” he says.Buy It!Therabody RecoveryAir System; $400;therabody.com
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At-Home Compression System
courtesy Therabody
“When I wake up in the morning and I’m doing my devotion on the couch, I’ll have my boots on,” says James.
The high-tech pair, which increases circulation and reduces muscle soreness, is especially important after he’s been running for a long period of time.
“It makes recovery really easy when you have the right equipment at your fingertips, and these are a game-changer,” he says.
Buy It!Therabody RecoveryAir System; $400;therabody.com
08of 08Fitness Watchcourtesy Coros"Whenever I’m going out to a nice dinner, I’ll wear my Coros because it’s a good conversation starter. You don’t wear that watch unless you’re serious about your training – it tracks your heart rate, recovery, sleep, all your workouts,” he explains of the do-it-all fitness accessory.Buy It!All Coros watches are available onus.coros.com
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Fitness Watch
courtesy Coros
“Whenever I’m going out to a nice dinner, I’ll wear my Coros because it’s a good conversation starter. You don’t wear that watch unless you’re serious about your training – it tracks your heart rate, recovery, sleep, all your workouts,” he explains of the do-it-all fitness accessory.
Buy It!All Coros watches are available onus.coros.com
source: people.com
