I’ve been wondering: do men’s 3-in-1 body washes like the ones marketed as “for hair, face, and body” assume that men care less about their appearance, or is it just a marketing strategy to make things more convenient and cost-effective? Whilst hair and skin brands continually market towards women?
I just had a bath and seeing the 3 in 1 men’s wash on the side prompted this thought. And I’m thinking of doing an experiment for a week using that to wash my face/hair and body and see how I get on.
I’ve been using more expensive, separate products for face, body, and hair care, but I’m curious to try a men’s 3-in-1 for a week to see if there’s any noticeable difference in how my skin and hair feel. My hair and skin aren’t spectacular, though I’ve always preferred higher-end products. They’re not doing me any favours. 😂
Does anyone use a 3 or 2 in 1?
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I haven’t exactly tried my olive oil soap in my hair, maybe I should
There is no fundamental difference between male hair and female hair. It’s hair!
It’s all marketing and personal preference. And I guess social conditioning is tied in with that marketing.
A man with long hair may prefer to have a more rigourous hair care routine, and a woman with a buzz cut may be perfectly happy with a “14 in 1 for manly men and labradors”.
It’s all marketing and personal preference.
There’s a 5 in 1, lol. Just throwing that out there because it’s funny.
I’ve used a 3 in 1 for a while now, I really like it better
I like Johnson’s Head-to-Toe Baby Wash and the less expensive store brands as well as the version by Parents Choice. I’ll buy the men’s 3-in-1 products when they’re on sale. When I’m hot, sweaty, dirty, and tired it’s nice to just have one product that cleans everything from the top of my head down.
Pink tax. F that noise.
I’ve been using a kids 3-in-1 shampoo, bodywash and bubblebath combo for years. Perfectly fine on my waist-length hair.
Cetaphil is packaged as a “face and body” cleanser. It’s what I use when I travel and don’t want extra products adding to my carry weight.
There’s sort of a meme about only incels using 3 in 1
Just buy the one for men. Anyone can use them.
Before I transitioned, I never used garbage men’s hair care products.
I am also sensitive to scents and those all smell like just plain chemicals. Ew no thanks!
I dye my hair so use the conditioner that comes with the box dye and a dye safe shampoo
I do however also use conditioner as shaving cream for my legs/armpits (it works better!) and have used the shampoo as a body wash in a pinch
When I used to have a really smelly job (working in a fry kitchen) my first wash including my hair would be with that Original Source Extreme Mint to kill the smell. Worked really well, would recommend!
I use the same soap on my face as I do my body, and it’s been fine for many years. I could have done the same when I had very short hair, and often did. With longer hair, I noticed a difference in that my shampoo left my hair silky, whereas regular body/face soap left it prone to static. With shorter styles and added product, the difference
didn’t matter but with longer hair left to dry naturally, it was bad
I use Dr. Bronner’s castile soap for everything if I don’t need a dandruff product for my hair, and use conditioner after. It’s fine, if not very hydrating. When I dye or bleach my hair I use protein building treatments to help reduce breakage.
I have used a 2 in 1 hair/body product but I need a separate facial wash, or my face will either break out or peel.
I’ve been really happy with the lemon scented 3 in one hair/body/face wash from the yuppie grocery store chain. Lemon is a unisex scent.
What I really miss is the mint shampoo I used up in Canada. There’s mint for men and mint/rosemary for women but no plain mint for women.
It’s mostly marketing and pink tax, but that’s not all of it. Really, shampoo should be marketed for long hair vs. short hair, oily/dry/processed, and textured/coarse/fine hair.
Women are socialized from birth that our appearance is critically important, and the fancy ingredients in those expensive products sometimes do make a difference.
No way am I ever using 3-in-1 only because I spent majority of my life dealing with acne, and I’m not doing anything to disrupt my clear skin. 2-1 is fine, but I like my shampoo and conditioner separate especially if I wanna wear my hair curly/wavy. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with using these products especially in today’s expensive market. Don’t let marketing stop you. There is no reason to separate these products by gender but by needs (dry skin vs oily skin or hair type).
Because 3-in-1 products are shit and men don’t typically care. If you have hair that requires conditioner to not be a frizzy mess of straw, you’ll find that the “conditioning” aspects of 3-in-1 products are nonexistent.
People here can cry about the pink tax, but discrete conditioner is a wholly different product with a wholly different use case than a 3-in-1 wash.
I use 2 in 1 and at one point used 3 in 1 (had to switch to 2-1 cuz dandruff). I prefer “masculine” scents, and I have very short hair so I don’t really worry about it as much. Mens body wash tends to not be very moisturizing, although 3 in 1 isn’t as drying in my experience, just thought you should know.
It’s because men don’t have to care how they look, and they typically have short hair anyway so it doesn’t really matter if it’s super dry. When men grow out their hair but don’t change their wash routine it gets super gnarly more often than not.
It’s also why we have different soaps for dishes, dishwashers, laundry machines, carpet cleaning, etc. I’ve known young men who think they can be more “efficient” by just using Dawn or whatever for everything, and as soon as they’re done cleaning up the overflow of bubbles coming out of every machine in their house, they go out and buy all the “inefficient” stuff their parents used.
By all means, give it a shot, but my face and hair would throw a fit if I tried to use a multipurpose soap on them. And whatever you do: don’t go for a shampoo and conditioner in one unless you’ve got a seriously short pixie or something. And even then it’s not ideal. In my younger, butch-er days I used that stuff and it was not doing me any favors.
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As someone who makes his kind of stuff, it might be pink tax, but there might be more to it:
TLDR: I imagine it would probably work, it would probably work for a lower proportion of women relative to men and get worse reviews, and you can probably carefully reuse a few drops of a shampoo and be fine – if it’s not too stripping or high PH, most shampoos are very similar to stronger liquid soap.
From what I know, men produce more sebum on their skin, and have slightly higher baseline PH. Their skin is on average less sensitive to being stripped from oils by the same amount of surfactant, and the high PH anionic nature of the usual cheap cleaning surfactant mixes.
Meaning, an adjusted 3 in 1 would have to be gentler on the body and face skin. However, there is way more dense sebum production on the scalp, which for quite a few women accumulates rather than evenly traveling down hair, although for some others it flows down on long hair.
People would still expect it to degrease the scalp and previous hair products build-up, which a 3 in 1 that is gentler on the skin would risk not doing.
Pre estrogen I could use 3 in 1 body wash at least in the summer. Now my shampoo, which is barely strong enough for my scalp, makes quite a few areas of my skin dry out. I still use it for my body, but have to be really careful with dosing and not let it sit on my hands for more than a few seconds, or my skin will be very dry. If I were to hypothetically sell that, I could and should not rely on people being as careful with this stuff.
If you have long hair, using body soaps can really dry it out and you can also end up with a lot of residue that makes it dull. And then women often put makeup on their faces so you have women washing their face two+ times a day, so using a strong soap in the shower too is just going to dry your skin out.
I’m the least fancy when it comes to cleaning products but I don’t use the 3in1 stuff. For one thing, most of them have a really strong scent which my skin reacts to. They also haven’t got any conditioners and are too harsh.
I use cetaphil on my face and body (unscented) or an unscented moisturizing body wash when I need to exfoliate (necessary in winter) or shave.
I need a conditioner for my hair so that’s a separate product.
Because they don’t work lol. Men typically care less/not at all about those things.
As an esthetician, I don’t think anyone should be using a 3 in one product.
Because those products are shit for your skin and hair. Men also have a thicker skin structure because of hormonal differences. And tend to style their hair in different ways than women. Ymmv but my hair health dramatically improved when I started using better quality products.
3 in 1 are just awful and most men that use them have all the dry skin/hair problems – if not now, mostly later. Most of my exes started using my stuff after a while
This stuff is marketed toward women, but in more crunchy-spiritual-bougie venues. It usually starts with grassroots oddballs (like, “hey ladies, I’m a blogger and I use coconut oil / apple cider vinegar for everything!”) and then makes its way to an independent but expensive brand for chic women. Like exotic soap bars and cleansing oils that are meant for everything; or soap nuts and other super-minimalist routines that are aimed at women.
At my most minimal I’ve had a de facto 4-in-1 face wash/soap/shampoo/detergent for hand-washed laundry paired with a 2-in-1 conditioner/moisturizer. Which was just baby shampoo and almond oil. I don’t think I could combine those any further; typically only those with short hair can forego a separate conditioner. Which is probably why 2-in-1 is not marketed toward mainstream women.
No one is stopping you from buying mens 3 in 1 products. You do it to yourself.
You will never catch me using 3 and 1 (as an adult), it’s just not good quality. I definitely used it as a kid and I don’t recall it being gendered.
It’s all marketing. The products themselves are different and do different things but our bodies are roughly the same and can be taken care of the same. A man that uses your routine would likely see the benefits you see from it.
That being said, I don’t know if you’ve switched products before but the timeline on your experiment might not be long enough. Any time I switch hair care or skin care products it takes me at least a few weeks to get acclimated. If I did it only for one week, I’d think the new product was messing up my skin and hair.
I use a bar type of shampoo which you can also use for your face and body. It’s really nice to take on vacation because it’s not a liquid. It also contains rice water which is really good for your hair and skin.
There’s nothing preventing you from using men 3 in 1 body-hair-face washes for hair and body. If your hair is as short as guys typically wear, you’ll probably be fine.
Longer hair tend to need separate, dedicated product for conditionining and moisturising (as natural sebums don’t really get to cover the hair, unless you comb religiously, wash rarely and keep your hair covered most of the time). If your hair is also chemically treated, this gets even more important – something guys do significantly less often. Some do, but trust me, guys with long, luscious hair do not use 3in1s. (One exception being baby 3in1s but those aren’t ‘shampoo conditioner bodywash’, but ‘shampoo bodywash bathfoam’ – basically a gentle cleanser that won’t damage skinbarrier and will mostly cleanse the hair. You may still need a way to get the moisture back in the hair afterwards though).
Face is a different story.
One reason for this is guys simply having thicker skins with stronger skin barriers, so they can get away with using something that’s strong enough to strip sebum from hair on their skins. If you’re already using some kind of foaming cleanser ‘for oily skin’, the 3in1 product might not be particularly worse.
Second reason is interest in skincare. If you ARE Into skincare, good sunscreen and cleanser are first steps to take and at that point you’re on longer touching 3in1. Both personal choice and social judgement for size of aging drivs disparity between genders in this.
Third variable is beards. Those might do better with 3in1 than with regular shampoo, if one isn’t willing to go the extra mail for specialty products. Skin under beard is not scalp.
Fewer men realize or care that three in one products are kind of shit for your hair.
Dr bronner’s all purpose soap can be used for everything! Plus the bottle is entertaining to read whilst in the bathroom
I work in marketing and the reason might just be as essy as: Women don‘t buy it (that often). They might like a more individualized routine better.
What you want is Johnson’s Baby Wash N Shampoo. I went through a weird thing where I was reacting to every product and had to use this stuff as body wash, shampoo, and face wash. Honestly I think my hair and skin were in better shape then. It smells so good, too.
Also: does anyone else know about people using Irish Spring 5-in-1 as an all purpose cleaner? Like to scrub rust off the sides of their houses and get lime deposits off showers and shit. It’s wild. I want to try it. NOT on my body.
There are! Not body-hair-face, but definitely body-hair! I use this sometimes when I’m feeling too lazy for my usual shower routine. I have a 2-in-1 shampoo/body gel with aloe scent 🤪
Because we know that just one thing isn’t going to do a proper job for everything. Anyone who cares about the health of their hair and skin isn’t going to be buying an all-in-1 unless they’re traveling/camping. It’s just that more men couldn’t care less as long as they’re clean, so there’s more of a market for men.
Just use ours, the major problem is that it has a “masculine smell”, which is also my problem with it, because that “masculine smell” is more “jock teen straight from the gym” than “grown ass man taking a daily shower”… I want to smell like jasmine and raspberries damnit!!! (Which is why we only have 1 bodywash that everyone uses… And I don’t need any shampoo anymore…. 🙁 )
Men don’t really care. If it lathers, it’s good enough.
I use the Honest Company’s 2-in-1 shampoo + body wash. It smells so good. I got the recommendation from the distilled water subreddit (for places with very hard water), along with using a diluted apple cider vinegar rinse as conditioner. My hair is chin length though and very fine. Idk how it would have worked for my hair when it was longer
Philosophy has 3 in 1
And I love their scents too.
I have super curly hair and I use Suave Shampoo on my hair face and body. Then I condition with Suave Conditioner. I make sure to wash my neck and back again after conditioning because Conditioner left on my skin will cause a breakout.
Most shampoos and conditioners on the market have the same main ingredients, so I always go for the cheapest. There’s no way I’d use a 3-1 though, conditioning is no strong enough for my tangles and too much for my skin.
I am not a man. Yet I still use these 3 in 1 body washes for everything especially in the gym or when traveling. I just prefer the smell. At home I’ll use some head and shoulders for my scalp though when my scalp feels dry. They do work for the face but you don’t apply a glob of it on your face, you take a tiny bit and use water to dilute it. My skin is clear, way better than as a teen when using a gazillion products when in reality it was hormonal acne.
Then again I have short hair.
As long as women buy 246 different products to wash, they will be sold.
Trader Joe’s has a 3-in1 product that works fine and doesn’t have any gender segregationist properties. I only use it for showering at the pool, though.
I use Burt’s bees baby shampoo. 🤷🏻♀️ Babies get a 3 in 1 …
Pink tax.
The brand Philosophy used to market their shower gels as 3-in-1 but it was shampoo, shower gel, bubble bath. They never claimed to condition your hair. Now the same products are marketed as shower gels.
Pink Tax
Philosophy has 3-in-1 but it’s not a face was it’s a bubble bath, hair, and body. Their face wash is also a toner too.
I feel it’s because men don’t care and these brands are like “You can wash your face, hair, body and dishes with this, just please take a shower” lol
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On vacation, I just take a single bottle of shampoo and use it for my whole body. So far, it seems to work fine.
ngl i hate the 3in1’s, usualy they don’t have the shampoo my hair likes and it’ll become a rough, almost hard, greasy-ish mess, compared to soft like my normal shampoo.
My husband and I both use a 2-in-1 body wash and shampoo. It’s from Paula’s choice. We’ve used it for years. They also sell a men’s version and it is exactly the same ingredients, just a different bottle. Ridiculous but anyway it’s my fave shampoo. (Sometimes I mix it up and use Pears body wash instead but I always use the PC shampoo.)
I have long, thick hair that’s fine-ish in texture but also slightly wavy. I use conditioner and an anti-frizz serum/oil. My husband has a lot of thick, straight hair but I think the longest hairs are like 4 inches on top of his head—it’s kind of a shaggy but tailored cut. (It’s also glossy and dark with lovely reddish highlights and he has long dark lashes and dark brown eyes because there is no justice in this world.) He doesn’t use conditioner.
I have really sensitive and reactive skin and my face wash of choice is either CeraVe or Vanicream. But probably the shampoo and body wash I use would work just fine if you really want just one product for all three. It might be hard to only dispense the necessary amount for face from the bottle though.
I don’t mean to throw a wrench in this, but Irish Spring 5-in-1 is trending on r/CleaningTips for getting rid of soap scum in tubs and showers.
Lol when you realize there are more hair differences between races/ethnicities vs gender
I have seen some before like a stores own brand of bodywash could be used in your hair too. It was all fruity and nice though. After I used that for a while I forgot and put normal bodywash in my hair. That was not so nice. Sometimes I’ll just use the ‘unisex’ 2 in one shampoos because I don’t always have the spoons to condition it properly
Because women don’t want to look like shit. If you really want you can use shampoo for the body and get a leave in conditioner to use in the shower and for shaving.
That’s all I got. Soap is soap.
its cheap and time saving, but you get what you pay for. Men’s hair and Women’s hair isn’t really different but Men create alot more oils/sebum which probably protects the hair a bit better so its more durable to multi use stuff( allthough its not good to use most likely) this is also majorly dependent on the person as well, alot of people have different hairs, peeps of darker skin tones literally have hair products based on types of hair, which honestly should be the norm for everyone.
I’m not a dermatologist or a expert, I abused the F outta my hair untill stuff started to change wildly and now I cant really abuse it if I want to try and keep/regrow it lol. Just find what works for you, just don’t wash your hair daily for gods sake.
Because we care what we use on our hair. There’s no way a good body wash is the best product for hair.
My experience is that the three in ones are cheaper quality and are bad for my scalp and face (dry itchy dandruff scalp and acne). They are alright for the body but not even close to a replacement for high quality hair product or facial care routines
Capitalism
They usually have a lot for babies and they’re very gentle.
I wash my body with head and shoulders apple cider vinegar shampoo! But only actually use it in my hair like once a week or so. I condition every day though that I get my hair wet. Sometimes I just use a shower cap and let my natural oils work their magic for my scalp. My hair is a picky beastie
Bath and body works used to make a cupcake scented body wash, shampoo, and bubble bath 3 in one. Dunno if they still do though.
If you use the 3 in one, usually they’re a bit harsh on the skin if your skin is more on the normal to dry side. So invest in a good lotion if you choose to go that route!
It’s definitely marketing. And not just about who cares more about how they look (though, I’m sure women on average do care more about their appearance), but also just average mindset and priorities. Marketing definitely generalizes. Which… Makes sense for them to do, really.
As a guy though, if I had long hair I would probably use separate shampoo and conditioner. Sometimes when I trim my beard I use my wife’s conditioner to help it feel less scratchy, and that stuff is nice. With super short hair, it gets enough natural oils from my scalp and doesn’t matter if I wash it too much and don’t use conditioner. If my wife, however, were to use my 2 in 1 and washed her hair as often as I do mine, her hair would probably dry out at at least the bottom third or so and get crazy split ends and it would look frizzy (I’m willing to bet, anyways, would be interesting to do an experiment, but she JUST got her hair cut, so she probably wouldn’t want to try it until she’s nearing ready to get it cut again).
I have been using 3-1 suave kids for a couple of weeks and have no regrets.
Well men’s skin actually is a little different than women. It’s around 20% thicker and they produce more oil. Since it’s more resilient I feel like a 3 in 1 won’t be as big of a deal. However, I really do think it’s just because of how society views men/women and gender role expectations. Women are expected to put more time into their appearance while men aren’t. So generally men want something that’s quick and minimal fuss which is why the 3 in 1 is so appealing.
However, I personally would hate to use a 3 in 1. I have very different and specific needs for different parts of my body so I’m thankful there are such a wide range of options. My face is sensitive so I need a very mild cleanser, my scalp is super oily so I need a product with more surfactants, and the ends of my hair are frizzy and dry so I need a conditioner that’s going to smooth and hydrate them. I’ve tried 2 in 1 shampoos before and hated them. They’re too moisturizing and leave a residue on my hair.
It’s all just marketing, really. Companies believe (and probably have reason to believe through consumer studies), that marketing that emphasises cost-efficiency, convenience and space-efficiency appeals to a significant enough portion of men to make it profitable to market this specifically. Also, that a significant enough portion of men will choose a male-gendered product above a neutrally or female-gendered product, regardless of whether it makes sense or not. Just like a significant enough portion of women will choose a more expensive pink female-gendered razor over a “men’s” razor: there usually are differences between the two, angle and number of blades, safety features, closeness of shave; and one might prefer one or the other, but that’s not usually what decides which product a consumer will choose.
I’m a soap artist/maker and I’m actually in the process of coming up with something that can be used as an “all in one” for those low-spoon high-barrier days; but one that’s actually good for your skin and hair and not just a drying agent you know? And I’m hoping to figure out how to market/package it in maybe three distinct “forms” ? Like a powder or dust (for when you don’t want to get “wet”) a solid version for travel and maybe a liquid for fun mixing and potions? (Idk I have AuHDH an I struggle to clean myself on the regular.)
Marketing purposes. They know majority of men is shit with cleanliness and women go above and beyond in hygiene olympics lol. = $$$$$$$
I have naturally curly hair. There’s no way an all-in-one product will work for me and give me the results I want. I’m sure men who hope to achieve certain styles would agree.
I think because women actually care about things like detangled soft hair, and moisturized skin, and men mostly just slap any old soap on and go. Not ALL men, but a majority.
I’m a middle aged man. I’ve had long hair for a fair bit of my life. No way in hell am I ever going back to the # in 1 products. They’re aimed at people that don’t care about their hair care or have short enough hair where it doesn’t matter.
Its all soap/surfectant, any version will clean everything. You might not like the way it cleans some things (bar soap on hair is generally not a great experience). I use solid shampoo bars, and while I indulge in multiple options at home, for travel, the shampoo bar also works as soap for face and body.
They don’t work. Soap and conditioner aren’t that comparable. Men with short hair don’t need strong conditioner. Any soap will get your hair and body clean. It may strip oils you want to keep.
Pink tax.
Men are manly so don’t need to look after their appearance other than having men deodorant and men soap (usually black, grey, red and blue)
Vs women who are gentle and have to spend all their time making sure they look pretty and since they’re so sensitive they need special (more expensive) products .
I use Everyone 3in1 when I go camping. My very long hair gets a bit frizzy. No other complaints.
Also pink tax
It is patriarchy based in that there are high beauty and hiegene standards for women, but not for men.
The all in one soaps are not effective for high-level hygiene, hence why they are marketed to men who have the privilege of not having high-level hygiene standards enforced on them.
They aren’t “designed for men” as much as they are designed for low-level hygiene maintenance.
Edit: As a man who cares about my hygiene, I don’t use the all in one stuff. But I don’t do female-tier hygiene either. Two shampoos, a conditioner, body soap, face soap, moisturizer, and occasional acne stuff for those random pimples.
Plenty in European hotel showers.
Because their crap.
I have a bar of tea tree oil soap and a bar of carbolic soap.
Carbolic with a lufa to scrub and sterilize my whole body, then lather a coating of tea tree oil soap to moisturize my body while I use the tea tree oil lather to shave my face. Hair washing is included in this process.
Costs me $3 every couple of months.
My girlfriend spends at least $100/month on special soaps, shampoo, conditioners, lotions, and creams. I have better skin then her.
Women, and many men are enslaved to consumer capitalism and spend way to much money on useless shit that is often harmful to them.
Blow your mind, check the no poo movement.
Outliers like me use dr bronner for everything except toothpaste.
I am using “women’s” shampoo my entire life, I am a man. I have long hair, the generic 3in1 things make it even more tangled. I also use conditioner.
I never used anything specific for face though. I am somewhat skeptical it’s needed for washing. But I don’t have dry skin in case of dry skin maybe soap could be bad.
It largely depends on your type of hair/skin.
I have greasy hair and washing it made it worse so I eventually stopped using shampoo and switched to just water and an apple cider vinegar rinse with the occasional shampoo once a week or so. I barely use shampoo now that I have a buzz cut.
I also need unscented/dermatology approved/pediatric products because I have sensitive skin and I’m “allergic” to smells.
That being said, I could use the 14 in one products, but using specific products helps reduce reactions significantly.
And sometimes shit is so random. I use Babyganics sunscreen because even brands like LaRoche Posay or Avenè sometimes make my face feel like it’s on fire.
I would imagine you have normal skin type and hair there would be zero issues using those products.
I sometimes use the Cerave face cleanser as shampoo. And I’ve never used conditioner, even when I had super long hair.
Because it doesn’t really matter if you damage the quality of hair that’s 1/2” long.
They’re terrible quality.
Just a reminder that the only one who knows or cares what products you buy is…you.
If you want to use the men’s products, use them. You don’t even need any kind of reason.
Women’s vs men’s is purely a marketing thing to make more money for companies.
Personally I find the scent of some men’s products gross, but if you find one that’s great, go for it.
My girl has a 23 in 1 hair spray/treatment
So they can have women buy 3x the product instead of one
“I’m a man” disclaimer:
I’ve found that those 3 in 1 soaps/shampoos aren’t good for my hair so I tend to go to the women’s section and get some OgX (or whatever it’s called) that stuff’s great. I do really like the 3 in 1 stuff as body wash though because it’s better for my body hair than regular soap. Just my thoughts
I suspect it’s yet another way to get women to pay more for items. Most things targeted towards women are more expensive than the same items sold to men.
Guy that looks like I belong in an 80’s band here. 3 in 1 was fine when I was a Marine, but if my hair is more than an inch long or so it gets really, “crunchy” instead of soft luscious bouncing curls they are stiff, rough and kinda messy. I typically use herbal essences and even if I don’t condition because of time or whatever my hair feels way better.
Because they do it all but not very well. If you are a man or woman with very short hair that’s not unruly or very dry or oily you can use something that’s not formulated for your particular hair.
It will look fine until you cut it again. And since you’re cutting it frequently you don’t need to worry about the ends getting fragile looking.
That being said baby wash can be used on both face and body if you’re not greasy. I like Aldi Unscented.
I made my fiance stop using 3 in 1 because it wasn’t helping with any of his problems. He was dry as hell so I got him extra strength dandruff shampoo, moisturizing body wash, and actual conditioner. Oh and Kalamazoo from lush for his face/beard. And lotion.
His skin is so much better, and not as flaky.