Father’s Day presents a perfect opportunity to show appreciation for the fathers and father figures in our lives. While traditional gifts like ties, gadgets, or a bottle of their favourite drink often take centre stage, there’s a growing trend that combines thoughtfulness with practicality—men’s skincare essentials. Grooming and skincare not only promote self-confidence but also offer a moment of self-care, something every dad deserves. Here’s a guide to help you choose the perfect skincare essentials for Father’s Day.

The Importance of Skincare for Men

Men’s skin is different from women’s in several ways—it’s thicker, oilier, and more prone to certain conditions such as acne and irritation from shaving. Despite this, men’s skincare has often been overlooked. In recent years, however, there has been a marked shift in attitudes, with more men realising the benefits of a consistent skincare routine. Whether it’s combating the effects of ageing, soothing sensitive skin, or simply maintaining a healthy glow, an effective skincare regimen can make a remarkable difference.

Essential Skincare Products for Dads

Fathers are short on time, and they need quick and effective skincare that makes them look and feel good. So, focusing on the essentials is key. Here’s a list of must-have products that every dad can benefit from:

1. Cleanser – Bar Soap

When selecting a soap for men, the focus should be on products that cater to their unique skin needs while also delivering a refreshing and effective cleanse. A good bar of soap for men strikes the perfect balance between being gentle enough not to strip away natural oils and robust enough to remove dirt, sweat, and impurities. Look out for Ingredients like activated charcoal, clays, pumice, oats and coconut oil offer deep cleansing, soothing and exfoliating properties.

Scent: One of the key features of men’s soap is its scent blend. Woodsy scents such as cedarwood and sandalwood are considered more masculine, like floral scents like Ylang Ylang, marjoram and Lavender. HOWEVER, combining both woodsy and floral notes can result in a very well-balanced and intoxicating scent blend that pleases both genders. Citrus scents like Lemon are also a favourite and offer a refreshing and invigorating characteristic to any blend. Camphoraceous scents like tea-tree and eucalyptus or minty blends with cooling peppermint are all great, masculine-friendly options. As we only use pure essential oils, our bars carry additional benefits such as antibacterial and anti-odour properties that leave him smelling fresher for longer.

If in doubt, keep in mind that a good bar of soap can be unscented like our Au Naturale bar as it gently removes dirt, oil, and impurities. Simple, effective skincare for all skin types, including men with sensitive skin (yes, that’s a thing).

2. Exfoliate – The African Sapo

Due to their rougher, drier/ oilier skin types, men (like the rest of us) need to exfoliate gently and regularly. The African Sapo is the perfect bath tool to gently lift away dirt, grime and dead skin without being fussy or overwhelming. Dad may not use a salt scrub, but he’ll probably try the African Sapo (and fall in love with it).  It comes in a range of masculine colours, it is durable (lasts up to two years), it is long and stretchy and can be used to buff and polish every each of his body, including his back. Use daily with his favourite bar of soap for an easy skin win.

3. Moisturise – Pure Shea Oil

Locking in hydration is key to healthy skin. Oils make great moisturisers for men as they can be multifunctional, being used on their beards and hair (Scalp) like our Shea Magnifique oil. Rich and nourishing, this pure, wildcrafted oils’ soothing properties will leave dad feeling loved and cared for. Unscented, it pairs well with his cologne or his au naturel self. For the dad who wants simplicity, let’s give it to him with a simple one-ingredient, unscented oil that he can use all over his body.

Natural Soap for Every Type of Dad

Every dad is unique, and so here is a list of bars to suit their various lifestyle and skin needs.

The Sporty Outdoorsy Dad

For dads who love activity, football, hiking, fishing, or spending time outdoors, getting dirty. A deodorising bar that exfoliates and smooths out the skin is essential. Lemon or peppermint scent blends, which invigorate the skin and senses, are preferred.

Lemon Poppy / Elbows, Knees & Toes

Lemon Poppy is a sunlit slice of joy for your skin. With exfoliating poppy seeds and a refreshing citrus scent, this bar wakes up your senses while the creamy shea butter base softens and soothes. It’s the perfect balance of polish and pamper.

Elbows, Knees & Toes is a hardworking bar that is specially formulated to smooth and soften dry, neglected skin, from heels to elbows and everything in between. Natural exfoliant pumice, invigorating and cooling peppermint, combined with nourishing organic shea butter, let you put your best foot forward.

The Corporate Zaddy

Going into the office or dealing with underlings needs a certain amount of finesse and refinement, which daddy (Zaddy) has in spades. He needs something sophisticated, luxurious and indulgent.

Muddy Waters

Muddy Waters combines detoxifying Dead Sea Mud with our signature organic shea butter and coconut oil blend for a deeply clarifying yet ultra-nourishing cleanse. Woodsy Cedarwood (sebum balancing) combines with floral herbaceous Lavender (antibacterial) for an intoxicating and serene bar that smooths and balances his skin whilst turning his bathtime into a ritual of renewal.

The Minimalist Dad

No fuss, no bother. The minimalist dad likes a luxurious simplicity, fewer, better quality ingredients. Black organic coffee, linen trousers with a simple wool jumper types.

Au Naturale

Gentle by nature and rich in wildcrafted organic shea butter, Au Naturale is a fragrance-free bar designed for dads who believe that less is more. It melts into skin with a smooth, creamy lather and nourishes deeply without irritation. Ideal for sensitive skin, minimalists or anyone craving a reset.

Conclusion

Father’s Day is a time to celebrate your father figure, taking time to thank him for his love, wisdom and sacrifices. This year, make your Father’s Day gift stand out by combining the timeless appeal of self-care with handcrafted, all-natural skincare —because your dad deserves to look and feel his best.