The First Hygiene Kit for a Teen Boy
What actually belongs in it, what's a waste of money, and how to hand it over without the awkward speech.
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Hygiene & Self-Care
Skincare, deodorant, hair and dental care — the first-hygiene-kit basics.
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First Hygiene Kit — Teen Boy
Everything for the first real self-care routine, none of the guesswork.
From $34
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First Hygiene Kit — Teen Girl
Skincare, hair, and body basics picked for sensitive, teen-appropriate formulas.
From $36
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College Freshman Basics Kit
Dorm-ready essentials for the first semester away from home.
From $89
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