Smell Clean with the Best Body Washes for Men

We wish buying a new body wash was just as easy and smooth as applying it. Sigh. Well, we're here to make things a bit easier with this comprehensive buyer's guide:

Benefits of Using Body Washes

You might not want to switch over to a body wash after cleaning yourself with a bar of soap for all these years. So, here are three benefits that shower gels have over soaps:

Lathering is Fun

Isn't it unreal just how fun and satisfying lathering is? All slosh and glosh. The lathering of the body washes not only helps make your skin feel more relaxed but you also get something to look forward to in the shower.

More Hygienic

Okay so granted, the germs that sit on your bar of soap after usage would not harm you. But, still, isn't it just yucky? Especially if you share the bar of soap with someone. Double yuck. So, take the yuck out of your showers by switching to a body wash which is relatively free of germs since its liquid is packed inside of the container.

Travel Friendly

We've all, ahem, "borrowed" bars of soap after a stay in the hotel, right? Well, then you must know how unfeasible they are to carry. Soaps tend to get all melt-ey, and that can become a problem. Body washes, on the other hand, are extremely travel friendly. You can simply lock their cap or nozzle and chug them in the suitcase. It's so simple!

Buying Tips for the Best Body Washes for Men

Now that you are well aware of the benefits that shower gels bring with them, here are two tips to help you make a better purchase decision:

Fragrance

Generally speaking, added perfumes should be avoided in body washes, especially if you have sensitive skin. However, if you like your shower gels to smell good, then you can opt for a perfumed shower gel. Just make sure to go through the customer reviews to ensure that the scent is not too irritating.

The Order of Ingredients

We bet you didn't know that the ingredients mentioned on the back of your body wash, or any product for that matter, are listed in order of concentration. So, ingredients with higher concentrations will be at the top and vice versa.

What this means is that the ingredients that you are looking for in a body wash should appear in the first five on its composition label. Also, if the gel contains something that you're allergic to, but the ingredient is all the way at the bottom of the list, you'll be good to go due to its low concentration.

What Should You Look for in a Body Wash for Men?

Let's now break down the yes, and no's when it comes to the ingredients of body washes for men:

Should Contain

Regardless of your skin type, you should look out for hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, activated charcoal, shea butter, and aloe vera. These moisturizing and nourishing ingredients will leave your skin all baby-soft and really up your skincare routine.

Should Not Contain

Ingredients that should be avoided in body washes would obviously include ones that you are allergic to. Duh. Other than that, some general no-no ingredients include sulfates and parabens as they strip off the natural oils on your skin and are just plain bad.

How We Choose the Best Body Washes for Men

When shortlisting our best-of list, we made sure that the body wash boasted these two features:

Ergonomics

We understand that this might seem a bit odd, but trust us when we say that ergonomic body wash bottles make showers A LOT more fun and relaxing. Imagine coming home from a long day at work and getting into the shower only to get frustrated by how tiring it is to hold and use the gel bottle!

So, we went through dozens of customer reviews and made sure that all our top picked body wash bottles were ergonomically designed and were easy to hold and squeeze.

Longevity

Having to buy a new shower gel after every few weeks is no fun, right? So, we made sure that our recommended body washes were long-lasting. This longevity would not only be in the form of modest container sizes but also because smaller servings would provide more lather.

Best Body Wash For Men FAQ

Do you know what an article without a faq section is?

You guessed it, a boring one! So, let's keep things interesting and end things off by answering any remaining queries about body washes for men:

Which body wash is best for men?

The best body wash for men is definitely the Activated Charcoal Body Wash by Black Wolf Nation. Excellent for sensitive and combination skin alike, this body wash is great at protecting you from acne and leaves your skin all hydrated and nourished.

Which is better shower gel or soap?

Body washes are the clear winner when stacked against bars of soap. They are a lot more travel-friendly, hygienic, and provide you with an unrivaled lathering experience that is all relaxing.

How do I choose a body wash for men?

You must consider your skin type and buy a body wash accordingly. The best ones, like the ones in our article, are suitable for all skin types. Furthermore, you should also read the label carefully and look out for hydrating and moisturizing ingredients like activated charcoal, hyaluronic acids, and vitamins. Sulfates, perfumes, and parabens should be avoided.

Can I use body wash daily?

Yes, it is completely safe and quite recommended to wash yourself using a body wash daily. Just make sure that it does not contain any ingredients that you are allergic to!

How long does body wash last?

Different body washes have different expiration dates but they do get expired. Once opened, a body wash would generally last a year. Unopened bottles will go bad after 3 years.