Ultimate Hygiene Routine For Every Man

Ultimate hygiene/grooming routine (key strategies & self-care tips)

Shower care (cleansing + exfoliation)

• Use a bar soap (option mentioned: Imperial Leather).
• Use an African net sponge instead of a loofah/silicone brush.
  • Rationale: holds less bacteria and acts as a natural exfoliant
  • Care: rinse thoroughly after each wash
  • Sanitize/refresh: wet it and microwave it every 1–3 months (claimed “brand new”)
• Scrub thoroughly (especially body/back and “nook and cranny” areas).
• Optional after-shower scent: lightly apply scented body wash, then rinse with cold water
  • Claimed benefit: longer-lasting smell (about an extra ~1 minute).

Hair care (separate products + correct frequency)

• Use separate shampoo + conditioner (avoid “16-in-1” products).
• Conditioning
  • Fine/oily hair: 2–3x per week
  • Thick/curly/damaged hair: every day (using cold water)
• Shampooing
  • Don’t shampoo daily (can dry the scalp)
  • General rule: every 2–3 days, adjust based on activity
  • If you had heavy sweat/exercise (example: football/headball), shampoo again
• After shower (moisture lock):
  • Apply fragrance-free moisturizer
  • Optional “cheat code” for all-day scent:
    • Mix moisturizer + body oil
    • Add your favorite fragrance to the mixture
    • Let it dry down so you don’t have to re-moisturize repeatedly

Mouth hygiene (sequence matters)

Order of steps:

1. Tongue scraper
2. Floss
3. Mouthwash
4. Toothbrush

Tools mentioned: toothbrush (electric preferred), floss, tongue scraper, mouthwash.

Body grooming (prevent irritation)

• Use a body trimmer (option mentioned: Braun body trimmer with guard).
• Trim frequency: example guidance is once a week (varies by hair growth).
• Glycolic acid (for shaving areas)
  • Apply where you shave (avoid “inbetweeners” per the video)
  • Claimed benefits: helps prevent/treat ingrowns, smooth rough skin, fade dark spots
• Use a guard when trimming/shaving to reduce irritation/itchiness.

Feet + nails (simple maintenance)

• Only need: nail clipper + file
• Clip every 1–2 weeks, ideally after a shower
• File after clipping to smooth edges
• Optional: nail salon for the manicure/pedicure experience (framed as a preference, not required)

Facial grooming + skincare (simple routines)

• Facial/body hair grooming:
  • Trim/shave every 1–2 weeks based on growth
  • Option mentioned: get a barber to do it alongside your haircut
• Skincare philosophy: “less is more”
• Morning routine (4 steps):
  • Cleanser
  • Exfoliant every 2–3 days (not daily to avoid irritation)
  • Moisturizer
  • Sunscreen
• Night routine (2 steps):
  • Cleanser + moisturizer
• Product selection tip:
  • Choose products for your skin type (read the bottle)
  • If unsure, use a skin type chart

Hair care extras (growth + hydration)

• Three core habits:
  • Regular haircuts (reduces split ends, keeps style “dapper”)
  • Hair oil
    • Improves scalp health and promotes hair growth (as stated)
    • Apply every time you wash your hair (about 2–3 days), not daily
  • Leave-in conditioner
    • Apply right after shower
    • Helps hair stay moisturized
    • If protective styling: mix conditioner with water and spray

Time expectation / consistency

Even if it feels like a lot, it’s claimed to take ~10–15 minutes per day.

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Presenters or sources

• Presenter: Not named in the subtitles (speaker not identified).
• Sources/brands mentioned: Imperial Leather; Dove Sensitive Skin bar; Braun body trimmer.