If your grooming routine is “soap, rinse, pray,” you’re in good company. Most of us weren’t taught much beyond shave carefully and hope the bumps don’t show up. Then sport gear rubs, stubble fights back, and suddenly it’s itchy, bumpy and not exactly confidence boosting.
Here’s the simple truth: your body sheds up to 50 million dead skin cells a day! A fair few hang around—especially where fabric is tight and hair grows thick—mixing with sweat and oil. That build up caps the follicle, traps hairs and turns into unpleasant odour, itching and ingrowns.
You don’t need a 12 step routine. You need 30 seconds in the shower.
Meet Sugarnuts by Nutcare
• What it is: a certified organic raw sugar and bamboo exfoliant made for men’s skin.
• What it does: loosens and lifts unseen dead skin and impurities so hairs can grow out properly. Helps reduce odour and itching, balances skin pH, and protects newly revealed skin with lightweight hydration.
• What’s inside: organic raw sugar, Australian Sandalwood Oil, Jojoba, Marula, Shea Butter, Soya Bean Oil, Vitamin E, Orange, Ylang Ylang and Clove.
• What you won’t find: plastic microbeads or scratchy shell grit.
• Size: 200 ml. Proudly Aussie.
Choose your path: beginner, fixer or pro
1. The Beginner (new to exfoliation)
• What you’re dealing with: random itch, rough, dry skin patches, occasional red dots after grooming and hair removal.
• The move: twice a week in the shower, scoop a small amount, add a splash of water and use light circles for 15–20 seconds on the groin, inner thighs, butt and anywhere gear rubs. Rinse well, then again with cooler water.
• What you’ll notice: less funk, calmer skin, smoother fresher skin days.
2. The Fixer (ingrown prone)
• What you’re dealing with: trapped hairs after shaving or waxing; bumps that look angry.
• The move: exfoliate the day before hair removal to clear the “exit.” Post hair removal, wait at least 24 hours before scrubbing again. Keep it gentle but consistent—2 to 3 times a week.
• Extra credit: use smoothnuts moisturiser and feel the difference
3. The Pro (regular groomer who wants zero drama)
• What you’re dealing with: maintenance and comfort.
• The move: a fast polish 3 times a week, short passes only. If your skin runs dry, follow with a smoothnuts moisturiser.
• Bonus: elbows, underarms and chest love a pea size too. Dead skin doesn’t just hang out downstairs.
Why Sugar beats the old world stuff?
• Sugar is water soluble. On wet skin it gives just enough polish, then melts. That self limits over scrubbing—perfect for sensitive zones and you’ll get a refined finish without the scratch you can get from salt or crushed shells.
• The essential oil blend—Australian Sandalwood, Orange, Ylang Ylang and Clove—brings natural deodorising and antibacterial support to help reduce odour and itching.
• Jojoba, Marula, Soya and Shea cushion and hydrate so the skin you reveal feels smooth, not sandblasted.
Real world problems, simple fixes are provided by sugar nuts
• Ingrowns after hair removal: dead skin creates a cap; hair curls sideways. A quick, regular polish keeps follicles clear so hair can break through normally.
• Itch from tight gear: sweat + friction + bacteria = the scratchies. Sugar Nuts lifts build up and the oils help keep things fresh.
• “Scrubs wreck my skin”: you’re likely using something too harsh. Sugar dissolves clean, no microplastics, no gouging.
How to use (30 seconds, tops)?
• In the shower after cleansing, scoop Sugar Nuts into your palm and moisten with water.
• Gently massage over dry or wet skin with light circles for 15–20 seconds. Focus on groin, butt and inner thighs—plus any rough spots.
• Rinse well with warm water and pat dry.
• Start twice per week. Adjust up or down based on your skin and training schedule.
What it smells like Subtle and clean. Australian Sandalwood leads with a hint of citrus and spice from Orange, Ylang Ylang and Clove. You’ll smell fresh, not feminine and not perfumed.
Mistakes blokes make (and how to dodge them)
• Scrubbing like you’re cleaning a BBQ plate: lighten up. Think “polish a tomato.”
• Exfoliating right after hair removal: wait at least 24 hours.
• Only scrubbing when there’s a problem: consistency beats intensity.
• Skipping hydration on sensitive skin: add smoothnuts moisturiser if you’re prone to dryness.
Ingredients that pull their weight
• Exfoliants: Certified Organic Raw Sugar
• Soothers and hydrators: Jojoba Oil, Marula Oil, Soya Bean Oil, Shea Butter, Vitamin E
• Freshness and comfort: Australian Sandalwood Oil, Orange Oil, Ylang Ylang Oil, Clove Bud Oil
• Botanical boost: Siberian Ginseng Extract
Safety notes
• External use only. Avoid broken or irritated skin and sensitive mucous membranes.
• Patch test first if you’reusually reactive to essential oils.
Your week, simplified
• Monday: post training quick polish. Rinse and go.
• Wednesday: pre hair removal polish (best done the day before).
• Saturday: maintenance scrub before a night out or beach day.
Bottom line You don’t need more steps. You need smarter ones. Clear the build up, let hairs grow out properly, and keep skin calm with a quick, dissolving scrub. Sugar Nuts is sweet by nature, tough on build up—and it only takes half a minute.
Ready to try it? Get your tube now and feel the difference... sugar nuts