The best body washes separate themselves from the pack because they do more than just cleanse your skin. A truly great body wash will also smell great, cleanse your body while also hydrating your skin, works easily in the shower or tub, and leaves you feeling perfectly clean and refreshed. Now picking what's best for your skin type is easier, as we examine the very best body washes for men. Whether you're coming home from a workout or looking to clean up after a long day of traveling, we have a body wash that's right for you.
Sure, you can find hundreds of body washes on the market today, but finding what's best for you may be a bit of a challenge. What should you do? Do you choose the one whose packaging you find most attractive, or do you go for the body wash that smells the best? Our best bet, try and find one that checks all the boxes that you're looking for. Here is our list of the best body wash for men in 2023.
Best overall body wash
Pure for Men Charcoal Body Wash
This body wash from Pure for Men is also made from plant-based ingredients, such as charcoal, jojoba, aloe, and hibiscus. It's specifically formulated to reduce your skin's blemishes while hydrating your skin and washing away any and all dirt and impurities. Even better: This body wash is vegan and cruelty-free, and Pure for Men donates some of its proceeds to non-profits that work to protect and empower LGBTQ+ communities, so you can feel extra good about buying and using this body wash.
Best vegan body wash
Huron Body Wash
This body wash will leave your skin feeling recharged and stimulated with its energizing menthol and eucalyptus mix. Huron Body Wash was specifically formulated to deodorize, nourish, and effectively clean your skin. In addition, this vegan and cruelty-free wash is free from parabens, sulfates, silicones, and other potentially harmful chemicals.
Best skin soothing body wash
Disco Invigorating Body Wash
Do you want a vegan body wash that's made with natural ingredients? Do you want a body wash that gently soothes irritated skin? And do you want a body wash that's specially designed to wash away that embarrassing "BO" and keep you smelling better for longer? If you answered "Yes!" to all these questions, check out Disco Invigorating Body Wash. Specially formulated with aloe, chamomile, and horsetail (plant) extract, this body wash goes the extra mile to defend your skin from damaging elements, promote new skin cell generation, and leave behind a very fresh and spa-like scent that will keep yourself and everyone around you happy throughout the day.
Best retail chain body wash
Method Men Juniper + Sage Body Wash
A lot of the body washes you can find at your local supermarket or retail chain store is gonna overly dry out your skin, is filled with harsh detergents, and to be honest, smell like a high school locker room. This body wash by Method Men is a great, affordable option that has a nice, "light" nature scent and is parabens and phthalate free.
Best body wash for acne-prone skin
Cetaphil Acne Relief Body Wash
Cetaphil's body wash utilizes a special formula that includes salicylic acid, glycerin, shea butter, and soybean oil, and this formula is designed to gently exfoliate skin, provide 24 hour relief from dryness, unclog pores, and help prevent future breakouts. If you suffer from body acne or acne in general, this body wash has the strongest available over-the-counter formula to help you clear up your skin without sucking it dry.
Best everyday body wash
OffCourt Deep Cleansing Body Wash
If you appreciate OffCourt's groundbreaking deodorant sprays, you might really like OffCourt's new line of body washes. They come in all the same scents as OffCourt's deodorants (we especially love Fig Leaves + White Musk!), and they utilize a special sulfate-free formula that has glycolic and lactic acids to gently exfoliate the skin while providing pH-balanced hydration.
Best luxury body wash
L'Occitane Verbena Shower Gel
For those who appreciate the finer things in life, this shower body and hair gel from L’Occitane will surely delight your senses. This daily shower gel is enriched with the finest essential oils of verbena, orange, geranium, and lemon, yet this formula is designed to clean and invigorate even the most sensitive of skin. Not only will this luxurious French-made gel cleanse your body, but it can also be used on your hair to give it that extra shine.
Best for sensitive skin
Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort Foaming Body Wash
One of the best options you can choose for those with sensitive skin is none other than Dove. Their Men+ care clean body wash is a nice foaming option that will not overly strip your skin of its natural body oils. It's scented in its subtle "clean" scent, which is a nice finish for those who get irritated skin from heavily scented products.
No matter if you prioritize scent, have sensitive skin, or want a better option to help soothe sun-damaged skin, our list has every option you need. If you're looking for more ways to level up your skincare and grooming game, check out our guides for getting your first ever facial, how to upgrade your grooming routine, and what to know about what's in your favorite skincare products. Now that we've taken care of all of this, it's time to let you get back to taking good care of yourself.
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