Smart Parenting Awards 2024: 5 Products We Love For Dads
Parenting often involves long hours, disrupted sleep, and physically demanding tasks. And while moms are often at the forefront when it comes to taking care of the kids and the entire family, dads share the workload, too. Regular self-care, or skin care at that, isn’t just for moms—it’s just as important for dads. A proper skin care routine helps protect and nourish the skin, combating dryness, irritation, and aging caused by daily stress and environmental factors.
Fathers often face time constraints and are typically on-the-go, but simple basics like cleansing, moisturizing, and neutralizing odors can improve skin health, boost confidence, and set an example of self-care for their children. When dads give importance to self-care, they set an example for their children about the value of looking after oneself. This teaches kids that taking care of their well-being is just as significant as everything else.
This carefully curated list of dads’ basic essentials was created by Smart Parenting editors and voted on by over 108,000 members of the Smart Parenting Village community. This year’s winners deliver a clear message: self-care is for fathers, too. Each product has earned the Smart Parenting Awards 2024 seal for quality.
Don’t we love our dads to look and feel their best as well? Here are top five self-care essentials we love for dads! Daddies, it's your turn to shop!
Face Wash: Baby Face Natural Whipp Soap
Baby Face Natural Whipp Soap, P128
Pamper the skin with a hydrating soap cleanser designed to enhance elasticity and promote a radiant, clear complexion. Formulated with natural ingredients, there’s absolutely no need for your husbands to worry about skin dryness. This collagen rich bar soap works to smooth and firm the skin, offering a more youthful appearance–perfect for dad’s face and body.
Plus, it’s free from fragrances, silicones, and parabens and dermatologically tested for safety. Vanessa Lucena from the Smart Parenting Village shares her feedback about Baby Face Natural Whipp Soap while dealing with postpartum acne, "It helps na mawala totally both bumps and pimples." Her partner, Vergel Castro, a father of two who also tried the soap, notes how mild the soap is, "No harmful chemicals–no hapdi." Ideal for dads who want a mild cleanser for the face!
Body Soap: Irish Spring Soap for Men
Irish Spring Soap for Men, P165 (pack of 3)
Most dads work really hard: all day, everyday. With Irish Spring Original bar soap, dads can enjoy its fresh, classic scent while attending to their daily routine.
Returning from its last year's win, this trusted soap formula provides a crisp, clean fragrance that leaves dads feeling revitalized and refreshed. It offers 12-hour deodorant protection and BJ Llana, father of two, testifies, “It keeps you smelling fresh and confident throughout the day.”
"Irish Spring is the best for us, sobrang bango and anti-bacterial talaga siya kasi kahit kagagaling lang ng asawa ko from his work, then may basketball pa, wala talaga akong maamoy na asim sa kaniya, kaya it is our favorite soap," Mommy Vanessa.
Deodorant: Rexona Men Deodorant
Rexona Men Deodorant, P70
Rexona Men Deodorant is designed to work effectively on underarm skin and keep dads odor-free even under hot and humid conditions. With Rexona Men Deodorant, dads can stay dry and unbelievably fresh all day.
Another member of the Smart Parenting Village, Maricar Torres-Salome has good words for Rexona men deodorant, "Amoy fresh (si husband), no lagkit, ang bango, no mantsa!" While Glaissa Joy Albelar says, "Great deodorant for men. It helps prevent sweat and is gentle on underarms."
Shampoo: Head and Shoulders Shampoo
Head and Shoulders Shampoo, P290 (330ml)
With Head and Shoulders Shampoo, dads no longer have to worry about scalp problems like dandruff, itch, and oil. It is no coincidence nor luck that brought Head & Shoulders back to our board for winning three years in a row. This shampoo can help dads to be 100% dandruff-free. It cleanses, protects, and moisturizes for an itch-free and oil-free scalp.
"My husband used to have a bad case of dandruff when he was younger, and Head and Shoulders helped him overcome this scalp condition. Of course, the minty scent never fails to give off a refreshing feeling every time," says Judy Santiago-Aladin, one of Smart Parenting's section editors.
Mouthwash: Listerine Mouthwash
Listerine Total Care Zero Mouthwash, P203
Aside from killer smiles, dads need fresh breath, too. Listerine eliminates 99.9% of germs responsible for bad breath, plaque, and gum issues, promoting a fresher and healthier mouth. Its unique formula, enriched with four essential oils, penetrates deeply to combat bacteria within plaque biofilm. It is highly recommended for daily use so dads can have a level of cleanliness and freshness beyond brushing.
Father of two, Rommel Cruz, shares why he includes Listerine mouthwash in his daily routine: "I like Listerine because it doesn't sting and walang aftertaste. Plus, I enjoy the extra protection and freshness it provides every time I use it."
Riyalyn Grace Pasimio, a Smart Parenting contributing writer, tells us that she and her husband are loyal users of Listerine mouthwash. “As someone who went through dental problems during adulthood, my dentist always reminds me to use mouthwash on top of basic teeth care. She said that it’s not enough to just brush the teeth to make sure there are no dental caries or plaques that will cause tooth decay. Since then, I make sure to use Listerine mouthwash to avoid further dental problems. Its reliability and promise of killing 99.9% bacteria is enough to convince me and my husband to use it continually.”
How We Determined Smart Parenting's Products We Love For Dads Winners
To determine the winners of our Products We Love For Dads awards, we followed a thorough and collaborative process. We began by collecting nominations from trusted sources, including our editors, writers, contributors, and the Smart Parenting Village community. Each product was then assessed based on the following key factors: quality, value for money, innovation, and parent recommendations. Every product was then evaluated to have excelled in each category via votes from the Smart Parenting Village members, reviews and discussions by our editorial team, along with special consideration from relevant experts.
See last year's winners here.
Discover the winners of the Smart Parenting Awards 2024 across various categories: Products We Love for Moms, Babies, Kids, Parents, Family, and Home.
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