On both Twitter and Instagram, the majority of people voted for bar soap, while body wash followed in second and shower gel trailed in a more distant third. And don’t think I missed the fact ...

Bar soaps work as effectively as body washes and offer benefits you can’t get with liquid soap. Shop editor-approved bar soaps from Vanicream, L’Occitane and Avène.

These are 9 of the best soaps for men, whether you’ve got oily, dry, or sensitive skin. Plus, learn about the differences between body wash and bar soap.

If you’re after an exfoliating soap that’s gentler on the skin, Tower 28 founder Amy Liu recommends Kitsch’s body scrub bar, her go-to during the summer when she tends to show more skin.

One factor to consider is pH. Body wash usually has a lower pH level than traditional bar soap—making them better for sensitive skin that’s also dry.