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Self-Care for Superdads: Our Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day is the time to show appreciation for the dads, grandfathers, and father figures in our lives. Old Whaling Co. has the perfect self-care essentials to make every day extra special. We’ve put together a Father’s Day Gift Guide featuring some of our best-selling products designed to help the men in your life relax, refresh, and recharge.

Grooming Essentials for Dad

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Help Dad elevate his grooming routine with high-quality bath accessories designed to keep his skin fresh and his favorite products lasting longer. Our Exfoliating Mitt is made from durable cotton fibers, perfect for holding soap while buffing away dead skin. Pair it with a Wooden Soap Dish, a must-have for ensuring his favorite bar soaps stay dry between uses, extending their life and preventing extra waste. If he prefers a richer lather and a gentle exfoliating experience, the Exfoliating Soap Pouch is a great addition to a self-care gift. Made from natural sisal, this pouch helps scrub, cleanse, and create a lather, with a loop to hang it after each use. Paired with our cleansing bar soaps, these essentials make practical and thoughtful gifts, ensuring Dad’s self-care routine is simple yet effective.

Hydrating & Skin-Nourishing Gifts

Give Dad the gift of nourishing self-care with our most popular product of all: body butter! The Mariner’s Moon® body butter, available in both full-size and travel-size, is infused with shea butter and organic aloe for rich, long-lasting moisture. Whether used for soothing dry skin, post-shave care, or after-sun hydration, its fresh cedar and sea salt scent notes makes it a men's must-have. 

Spearmint & Eucalyptus bar soap and body butter made by Old Whaling Co.

Treat Dad to a refreshing self-care pair this Father’s Day with our Spearmint & Eucalyptus bar soap and body butter! This duo is perfect for warm weather, offering an invigorating, earthy scent that keeps him feeling and smelling cool all day long. The bar soap delivers an energizing cleanse that’s ideal for morning showers, while the body butter extends hydration beyond the shower or bath. Together, they create a routine that’s just what Dad needs through the heat of summer. 

For the dad who prefers to keep his self-care routine simple, our “Knot-Scented” body butter is the perfect alternative. This version of our ultra-hydrating body butter delivers deep moisture without any added fragrance, making it ideal for sensitive skin or those who prefer a more understated grooming routine. Compact and convenient, our two ounce travel size is easy to toss in a gym bag, carry-on, or glove box for soft, healthy skin wherever he goes. Whether he’s traveling for work or relaxing on a weekend getaway, this unscented essential is a thoughtful addition to any Father’s Day gift lineup!

Aromatic Gifts for a Relaxing Atmosphere

Seaweed & Sea Salt shower steamers handmade by Old Whaling Co. in Charleston, SC

If he enjoys cozying up in a relaxing atmosphere or simply needs a little help winding down, shower steamers are the perfect way to show appreciation and encourage him to take a well-deserved moment for himself. The Seaweed & Sea Salt shower steamers transform an everyday shower into a beachy escape, releasing our ocean-inspired scent that clears the mind. For dads who enjoy a long, relaxing bath soak, the Oatmeal Milk & Honey bath bomb provides skin-softening hydration with a more mild aroma, raw oats, and epsom salts, making it an excellent way to unwind at the end of the day. 

Oceasnswept candle handmade in Charleston, SC by Old Whaling Co.

Our handpoured candles are a thoughtful and elevated Father’s Day gift that brings a sense of calm and character to any space. Whether dad is working from home or spending time at the office, a well-crafted candle can help set the tone for a productive day or a relaxing evening. Our Oceanswept® candle, made with a clean-burning blend of soy and olive wax, fills the room with warm, coastal notes of sandalwood, vetiver, and fresh ocean air. It’s the perfect way to give dad a little moment of peace in his busy day.

The Captain’s Chest: An Ultimate Father’s Day Gift

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This Father’s Day, treat the men in your life to a little well-deserved self-care with The Captain’s Chest, a thoughtfully curated gift box featuring our most beloved scents for men. With refreshing, sea-inspired fragrances like Oceanswept®, Bamboo & Teak, Spearmint & Eucalyptus, and Mariner’s Moon®, this set is designed to elevate every part of their daily self-care routine. 

Inside, you’ll find an 8oz body butter, perfect for soothing skin after sun exposure or shaving, or bringing to the office for a midday scent boost. We also included a handcrafted wooden soap dish to extend the life of four handcrafted bar soaps! The last product inside is our best-selling shower steamer, to create a spa-like shower experience at home. This gift box also ships for free! Whether he’s an outdoor adventurer, a hardworking professional, or just someone who appreciates high-quality grooming essentials, The Captain’s Chest is the easiest way to show appreciation this Father’s Day.

Thoughtful & Practical Gifts for Every Dad

Our curated selection of moisturizing body butters, handcrafted soaps, exfoliating essentials, and more, offers something special for every dad. For an effortless, all-in-one gift, The Captain’s Chest gift box is the perfect way to send a collection of our most beloved men’s scents in a beautifully packaged set. Our retail stores are also open everyday including Father’s Day, inside the Charleston City Market and at 409 King Street. No matter the routine, our coastal-inspired bath and body products make it easy to treat him to the relaxation and care he deserves.

 

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