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 The 7 Best Bar Soaps for Men


While I wouldn't personally use it, many guys like a good bar soap. Generally, the formulations of most bar soaps are fat or oil and water. The ingredients that comprise most bar soaps differ from those of bath gels and shower creams in that they require no external packaging. Because of this, bar soaps tend to be more eco-friendly. I also know that men for the most part do not care about products being sustainable. Instead, the men I know seek a unifying shower product. And that's precisely why we rounded up the best bar soaps for men.


To be sure, it's not like men must exclusively use bar soap to cleanse themselves in the shower. There are, of course, myriad options-including made-for-men shower gels as well as the tried-and-true Dr. Bronner's 18-in-1 Castile Soap. I told you boys like one thing to do it all. Apart from that, the two options are going to get you clean; the difference is that the bar soaps are solid, while the other soaps are liquid. If you have tried fluid options and want to head into the world of cleansing bar soaps, we got your back. Continue reading to find out what a beauty editor considers the best seven options for men's bar soap. 


The 7 Best Men's Bar Soap Options


7 Best Bar Soaps For Men

Best Natural Bar Soap for Men: Tom's of Maine Natural Beauty Bar

If I had to think about natural body care brands-those that make nontoxic body wash and natural deodorant-I would think of Tom's of Maine. This mint beauty bar gently cleanses the face and body to reveal hydrated, luminous skin. That is all thanks to the shea butter in the formula, perfect for literally any skin type.


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The Best Smelling Bar Soap for Men: Dove Men+Care Cleansing Bar Soap

I have to admit, sandalwood is one of my favorite scents to find on a man. Something about that musk, am I right? If you're also a lover of this masculine smell, you'll likely enjoy this bar soap from Dove Men. In addition to the natural scent, this selection contains cardamom oil and other plant-powered ingredients-meaning it's vegan. In line with practicality, Dove says this soap can be used four ways: for face, body, hair, and shaving. 


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Best Bar Soap for Men With Dry Skin: L'Occitane Extra-Gentle Solid Soap

There are two main star ingredients in this bar soap: first, shea butter can retain moisture that's normally released by dry skin. The second is organic verbena extract, which is indeed rich in antioxidants and, therefore, very helpful to skin hydration. Don't think that means your skin isn't clean afterward, though. There's a gentle lather that takes out all the grime without drying out the skin.


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Best Exfoliating Bar Soap For Men: Jack Black Charcoal Body Bar Massaging Soap


Of course, you think this must be the eponymous skincare line of actor and comedian Jack Black; it's not. That being said, it's still a pretty popular men's care brand making high-quality products. Actually, it's one of the original men's care brands, having established itself more than twenty years ago. Unique in this exfoliating bar are small nubs that help relieve muscle tension while cleansing. It is also excellent to reveal super smooth skin with the help of jojoba and seaweed extract.


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Best Men's Bar Soap for Body Odor: Irish Spring Bar Soap


If you're over a certain age, then you know Irish Spring is the OG men's bar soap. The mint-green bar has notes of amber, bergamot, and ginger, so it's got a really fresh scent. It's best for body odor because it's designed as a deodorant soap-meaning that it helps attract and lock in moisture that would lead to a bad scent. It's also a gentle soap that won't mess with your skin barrier.


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Best for men's oily skin: Shea Moisture African Black Soap

Let me just preface everything I'm about to say by warning you that the marketing team at Shea Moisture really needs to reconsider the copy on the front of this product; it says it's good for "troubled, dry skin." And sure, it does contain ingredients that are very good for dry skin - think aloe, oats, and vitamin E. But the thing is, African Black Soap can sometimes dry you out, which is why we recommend it for oily skin. This would stripe the excess sebum without totally drying you out, especially if you have acne-prone skin.


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Best Bar Soap for Sensitive Skin Men: CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Bar


If you have sensitive skin, then you know body washes are just one of those things that apparently always cause irritation. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be that way. Thanks to this fragrance-free bar-which is formulated with hyaluronic acid and ceramides-you can have clean skin without the irritation. One thing about this, though, is that it technically isn't body soap, because it doesn't contain any fat within it. It will still get you squeaky clean, though!


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