Dove Men + Care outlines pre-game grooming routine

Dove Men + Care suggests a multi-step pre-game grooming routine designed to prepare both the body and mind for athletic activity. The process aims to manage stress sweat, calm nerves, and maintain skin health.

The recommended steps include:

• Showering with warm water and mild or plant-based cleansers to avoid drying out the skin. Unilever R&D Manager Bivash Dasgupta notes that properly formulated mild cleansers wash away dirt while minimizing interaction with the skin’s natural oils. • Exfoliating twice a week with a gentle scrub to remove dead skin. • Shaving with moisturizing cream and following up with a soothing balm to reduce redness. • Locking in hydration with a lightweight, non-greasy face lotion, ideally one containing SPF for outdoor activities. • Applying antiperspirant to dry skin to manage odor and sweat.