Body Care

What is body care?

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Body care can mean many things. Many men just think of a body wash or shower gel to clean themselves in the shower, but that is just one of the many categories of body care products for men.

Body care basically means cleaning and hydrating everything below the neck. So, deodorants, body scrubs, body lotions, hand creams, products for your private parts, and even for your feet, are all body care products. When you are planning to adopt a good skincare routine for your body, just a body wash is not going to cut it, but you also do not require everything all at once.

Sure, you can use some products of your girlfriend or wife, but besides the women’s fragrance it usually has, there are more differences. Men’s skin is thicker, the pores are larger, and that can lead to impurities faster. That is why you want to use body care products that are developed for men and their thicker skin.

Below I will mention a few important body care categories. You can judge for yourself how useful they will be and if you will be needing them in your skincare routine.

Body wash

Most men will already have a body wash or shower gel at home. It is the basics of any cleansing routine. Especially when you sweat a lot or when you exercised, you will have to use a proper body wash to become fresh and clean again.

A body wash will help to wash away dead skin cells and pollutants on your skin that can cause impurities or even acne. It helps to reduce inflammations that can cause skin issues. It is an important first step.

Soap bar

When you do not like liquid cleansing products, you can have a look at soap bars or body bars. Just a good bar of soap with a manly scent. Some of these bars actually offer some scrubbing as well, so you can exfoliate and cleanse your skin at the same time.

Generally speaking, soap bars are more durable and environmentally friendly. So, it is a great product in itself, but especially when you do not like body washes or shower gels.

Body scrub

Just as your face needs the occasional scrub, your body needs it as well. A scrub contains tiny particles to exfoliate your skin. It helps to prevent your pores from getting clogged and it stimulates cell renewal. Your skin will look cleanser and smoother.

So, a body scrub is a very important step in a good body care routine, but a step that is often overlooked by men. Especially when you have some acne on your shoulders or back, you should look into a body scrub. It will be a great addition to your body care routine and improve your skin’s complexion and smoothness.

Body lotion

After cleansing your skin, it is time for hydration and nourishment. Do you sometimes feel that your skin feels a bit tight or dry after showering and cleansing your skin? Then a body lotion or body moisturizer is recommended to restore the moisture balance of your skin. Your face needs hydration and so does your body.

A body wash and body scrub will cleanse your skin very well, but that can also cause it to become a bit dry. A body lotion is a very important part of a healthy body care routine. It helps to rehydrate and nourish your body with important nutrients and natural extracts.

Deodorant stick

When you did the body care routine steps above, you are doing very well. But it will be best to finish your body care routine with a natural deodorant. It would be a shame to cleanse and hydrate your body skin with natural products and finish it off with a deodorant spray.

Sprays contains aluminium and close off your pores. Those are called antiperspirants. For a healthy body care routine, it is better to replace your spray with a deodorant stick. Those will not block your pores and let your skin breath. They also contain healthier ingredients and last way longer than a regular spray.