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The Independent UK
Luke Todd

10 best body washes for men, tried and tested

I sniffed, rinsed and repeated my way through countless bottles of body wash for men - (Luke Todd/The Independent)

In the vast aisles of men's grooming products, body wash often falls under the radar, but picking the right one is important. The best body washes for men do far more than keep you smelling fresh. Yet, with shelves flooded by promises of unmatched fragrance and hydration, it can be hard to pick the products that will be best for you and your skin.

In my quest to find the best men’s body wash, I consulted skincare experts for their advice on what to look for. First, it is worth “considering if you have dry skin or oily skin”, says Dr Liam Piggott from the Grand Aesthetics skin clinic. “Dry skin generally needs hydration and moisturising, and may also be more prone to being sensitive if there are small cracks in the skin. You may benefit from products containing hyaluronic acid or natural butter from coconut, shea or olive oil. Oily skin may benefit from salicylic acid or tea tree oil to control oil and improve skin texture and appearance.”

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