5 ways for guys to create an ‘everything shower’

No self-care shower routine is complete without a chill soundtrack. Instead of spending time every morning or evening trying to find the perfect song, create a playlist that helps you unwind. Now all you need to do is hit shuffle and step into your shower. 

Studies show that the scent of eucalyptus has a number of benefits for our body and mind – including reducing stress and creating a sense of calm. So, hang a few branches of eucalyptus on your showerhead (but not underneath the water stream) for a touch of self-care in the shower.

Can’t get hold of fresh or dried eucalyptus? Lather up with Dove Men+Care Blue Eucalyptus + Birch Relaxing Body + Face Wash instead. Formulated with MicroMoisture technology, it keeps skin feeling healthy and hydrated with 24-hour nourishment. Plus, it’s infused with a birch and blue eucalyptus scent that leaves you feeling relaxed and refreshed.

Elevating your daily grooming routine isn’t solely about adding to your bathroom – it’s about stripping things back, too. So, throw away (and if possible recycle) empty bottles and aerosols. Remove unused boxes, baskets and objects filling shelves, windowsills and basins. And if you have multiple skin care products cluttering your shower, invest in a caddy to organize them.

One of the best ways to take care of your mind in the shower is with a cleanser that stimulates your senses.

We recommend Dove Men+Care Inner Peace Holy Basil + Hemp Seed Oil Face + Body Wash, which is infused with an essential oils scent that helps to de-stress your skin and your senses. There’s also our aromatic Rebalance Tea Leaves + Chaga Daily Nutrients Body Wash, which is infused with chaga mushrooms and formulated to rebalance your senses as well as your skin.

If you have the time, enjoy that soothing steam and give your body (and mind) a few extra layers of care.

Start by moisturizing with one of our fast-absorbing Hand + Body Lotion to leave your skin feeling instantly refreshed and nourished with 48-hour moisture. Now finish your ‘everything shower’ routine with our 72-hour Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort Antiperspirant Dry Spray.

For more self-care tips for men and caring for your mental health, read our interview with Dr Wizdom Powell, Director of the Health Disparities Institute.