What it is and what it is for?
The bath and body products for men are cosmetics for the cleaning and care of men's bodies. These types of products can be used for body hygiene, such as: shower gel and deodorants. And they can also be used for men's skin care, such as: hand and body moisturizing cream.
What are the most used ingredients and their function?
Generally, the ingredients depend on what the product is going to be used for.
The ingredients in bath products are usually: provitamin B5 which helps to strengthen the hair, active ingredients (volcanic stone and softening agents) which help to comfort and boost and detoxify the skin treatment.
The most used ingredients in body care, such as moisturizers, are active ingredients: Vitamin E that offers a more hydrated skin with antioxidants that help fight aging and the potassium-rich cactus extract that provides great hydrating power.
Which types exist and what are their differences?
Generally, shower gel does not vary much, as the general objective is to clean the body, but each one can be specific for each skin type, for example: shower gel for dry or sensitive skin. Moisturizers have the same functions, but there are more varieties, for example: oils, night moisturizers and hydration for a specific part of the body.
What is the most used packaging format and what are the most frequent sizes?
In the case of shower gel, they can usually come in tube packages with a plastic cap in medium size, or large, depending on the number of milliliters.
Moisturizers, on the other hand, can come in medium or small bottles or tubes depending on which area of the body they will be used.
What to take into account when choosing bath and body products for man?
When choosing a bath and body product, you should always pay maximum attention to which skin types you aim to treat, and what is your objective with that product, for what time of year you will use it and for how long you wait use the product. If you have dry skin, use the product specifically and if you are thinking of using it for a long period of time, it is more affordable to buy the product with more milliliters.
What are the recommendations for use and tips?
In general, almost all products come with a label on the back explaining the advice for use. If you can't find it or have lost it, try looking on the brand's website.
Regarding the tips, the most advisable is to stay for an average of 10 minutes and put a little gel on the sponge until it foams and passes through the body. It is also recommended to use the shower gels that are closest to the skin's pH (4.6 to 5.8).
What are the pros and cons of using bath and body products for man?
Most people think that there is no downside to using bath and body products, but we must always be careful with the amount of liquid soap we use, as these liquids eliminate the acid layer from the skin, which is what helps us in development of the normal microbial flora of the skin. In relation to moisturizing creams, the disadvantage is that their excessive use causes an imbalance in the skin barrier.
The advantages of bath products are that they help us to have clean, hydrated, healthy and fragrant skin. On the other hand, the advantages of moisturizers are that they help us to have a skin free from dehydration, thus giving a renewed and refreshed appearance.
