Image used with permission by copyright holderBetween the freezing temps, dry air, and requisite hot showers, this season probably hasn’t been kind to your skin. And while you may have been coddling your face, we’ll wager that you’ve been neglecting your body, meaning it’s bearing the brunt of the extreme weather conditions. The visible effects can include flakiness, ashy spots, and a rough texture. While a heavy-duty moisturizer can go a long way to softening things, first you’ll need to slough off the unsightly bits. Get it done with exfoliating soap, which contains natural gritty particles to help you shed dead skin while also rinsing away dirt and grime. These five awesome bars will get you squeaky clean.
Baxter of California Exfoliating Body Bar
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A blend of pumice, jojoba meal, and crushed olive seeds helps soften skin. The woodsy scent isn’t half bad either.
Ernest Supplies Awake & Exfoliate Body Bar
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Wake up with this caffeine-spiked all-natural bar. The invigorating scent of peppermint, grapefruit, and eucalyptus essential oils will also work wonders for a hangover.
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Bran and oats do a body good. In this soap, they work like gangbusters to get rid of rough patches on the elbows, knees, and heels.
Dr. Squatch Pine Tar Soap
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We don’t recommend outdoor showers in below-freezing temps. Instead, we suggest that you close your eyes, lather up with this pine tar oil infused soap, and pretend you’re bathing outside a cabin in the woods.
Need a detox? Charcoal, the reason for the inky color, draws out all the nasty crap from your skin so you step out of the shower feeling like a new man.
Dr. Squatch just launched their first-ever body wash — here’s what it’s like
Dr. Squatch might be famous for their bar soaps, but their new shower gel is perfect for anyone who prefers a body wash.
Most guys probably already know the brand Dr. Squatch. If you go to the men’s aisle you’ll see their deodorants, face washes, and most notably, their bar soaps, which are famous for having tie-ins with big franchises like Star Wars, Harry Potter, and the MCU. Surprisingly, one thing Dr. Squatch didn’t have until now is a shower gel. Their new body wash collection launched on September 13 and comes in four scents: Coconut Castaway, Fresh Falls, Pine Tar, and Wood Barrel Bourbon.
The Manual was able to try out one of their shower gels before its launch, and after showering with their wood barrel bourbon body wash for over a week now, here are my thoughts.
The best men’s grooming products for your beard: A 2024 guide
Here's the routine to keep your beard looking in top shape
Your beard is a part of your aesthetic ... your look that people know you by. The manly appearance of a good face mane is one of the most stylish aspects for men today. And yet, some of us just can't seem to get the look right. You could be going for something resembling stubble more than anything else. Or you could be looking for a long and flowing beard. Either way, you need the right grooming products to get the job done.
Luckily for you, we have pulled straight from the annual The Manual Grooming Awards to put together the best step-by-step routine to get your beard looking as good as you do.
Pre-shave routine
Having a beard is one of the biggest honors of a man's life. The beard is essential to some men's entire identity and definitely to their look. Whether it is a guy who likes to keep it nice short, with some magazine-level stubble, or a guy who likes to look like a Delta Force operator with a flannel shirt and a bushy mane, they love their beards.
Maintaining a beard is a skill that many of the seasoned veterans of facial hair may have down, but if you're just starting out on your Viking face journey, then some of it can be overwhelming. That is why learning how to fade a beard is essential. The skill will help you keep everything nice and tight on the side of your face, regardless of the length. This elongates the look of your face and makes you look trim. Always a good thing. So if you want to learn how to get the fresh barber look at home, here is what you need to know.
How can I fade my beard easily?
