Core routine (5 minutes)
- Wash: mild, fragrance‑free body wash or bar.
- Shave: cream/soap with glycerin or aloe; change blades often.
- Moisturise: light lotion with squalane or shea; SPF in daytime.
After‑shave without sting
- Alcohol‑heavy splashes = irritation. Try a soothing gel (aloe, allantoin).
Deodorant
- Look for magnesium/zinc salts; patch‑test baking‑soda formulas.
Hair & scalp
- Alternate gentle shampoo with co‑wash days if hair is dry. Avoid strong fragrance if sensitive.
Gym bag list
Travel bottle, small bar tin, microfibre towel, roll‑on deo.
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