Bath Products for Men

Really, manly bath products do exist. You can find lots of different bath products to use for everyday use, as well as more expensive products for primping and home spa sessions. Mix-and-match according to your mood and budget, and you’ll be surprised. You’ll feel better, look better, and you may even look forward to your morning shower. Well, maybe not, but it will make it a little less painful to get up in the AM.

Bath Gels
Bath gels are one basic product that some people prefer over soap. It can work double-duty as a bubble bath and as a regular soap alternative, so you’ll save a few bucks, too. Use a loofah or washcloth to get your suds to last longer.

- Walgreens sells plenty of body washes for men, including sporty, invigorating ones from Adidas and Axe or refreshing blends from Suave for Men. If natural is more your thing, head to the health food or natural foods store to stock up on brands like Vermont Soapworks.

Grainy Scrubs
Depend on grainy exfoliating scrubs to make shaving easier. If you always shave after a bath or shower, give your skin a scrub to slough off dead cells and prime your skin. You’ll have the added benefit of having more luminous, clear skin, so use a tablespoon of exfoliating scrub on your face and chest to treat acne and clear muddy patches.

- Try grainy scrubs like the 7-Day Scrub Cream from Clinique.

Bubble Baths
Are bubble baths juvenile? It’s up to you to decide, but you’ll probably appreciate the softening effects of rough skin. Calluses, be gone! Use a pumice stone or file on your heels to maximize the effects.

- Try unisex Deep Steep products or retro Mr. Bubble.

Bath Salts
Salts can be therapeutic for tired gym muscles and for post-beach sunburns. Even if your skin is all right, bath salts are perfect for those of us who need to relax after a particularly stressful day. Or date.

Find the best bath salts for you by checking out the ingredients. You’ll be surprised at the different stuff in each one. Get salts with oatmeal or sodium bicarbonate to calm down itchy skin, or milk to moisturize. Simply sprinkle a few tablespoons in warm bath water and wait until they dissolve.

- Look for bath salts by The Body Shop and Natty Products.

Soaps
As tried-and-true as they may be, soaps can’t go out of style. They’re versatile and affordable, and you can buy one in just about any variety. They’re also easy to carry with you to the gym or when traveling because they are far lighter than a large bottle of shower gel.

- Find quality soaps at a nearby farmer’s market to take advantage of essential oils and botanical ingredients.