Rugby Hygiene
Rugby Hygiene: Skin and Kit Care for the Mud, Grass and Scrum
Rugby is mud, sweat, communal showers and close contact in the pack. The soaps, sprays and routines here keep your skin and your kit clean, from the first whistle to the last.
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Mud, Communal Showers and Close Contact
Rugby is one of the grubbiest sports there is. You finish a match caked in mud and grass, you share a changing room and communal showers, and the close contact of the scrum, maul and tackle means constant skin-to-skin. Good hygiene keeps you comfortable, keeps your kit fresh, and keeps you available for selection.
The kit below covers the two moments that matter most: a proper wash after the game, and a rinse-free cleanse pitch-side or in the clubhouse when a shower is not an option yet.
The kit
What Rugby Players Actually Use
The Total Skin Cleanser Bundle
The complete kit: our natural tea tree and Dead Sea mud Athlete Soap Bar plus a Full Guard HOCl skin spray. Save 10%.
£19.99
Order the Bundle
Full Guard HOCl Spray
A rinse-free cosmetic skin cleanse for the car, the corner and the kit bag, for when you cannot shower yet.
£14.99
Order Full Guard
The 3-Bottle Bundle
Over 6 months of Full Guard for regular trainers. Save 15%, with a free sports towel and free tracked shipping.
£37.99
Order the 3-PackGo deeper
The Rugby Hygiene Guides
Practical, no-nonsense reading from the CSH team, written for people who actually play.
Trusted by athletes and coaches
What Grapplers Say
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 by the athletes and coaches who train with it
★★★★★
I restarted jiu-jitsu after 10 years off. At my old club, good hygiene was always taken seriously, and when I moved clubs I noticed less of that culture, so when CSH came up on social media I picked up some Full Guard. Using it before and after training, my skin has stayed clean and fresh. It genuinely does the job when you train in hot, sweaty environments.
Lewis
Gracie Barra
★★★★★
This spray gives me so much confidence training every day. Any bit of mat grime and a few sprays lifts it and dries fast, which really puts my mind at ease. It keeps my skin feeling clean and fresh between sessions, so I can keep doing the sport I love. Genuinely impressed with how well it works as part of my routine.
Zac Fagan
Aspinall BJJ
★★★★★
Excellent product, team. I waited until I had used my whole first bottle before reviewing, and I will definitely be a returning customer. I have recommended it to everyone at my gym and team. My skin can feel rough after training, so I use it after showering to keep things fresh. Excellent product, and a brilliant message to the sport about hygiene.
Ethan Toogood
One Martial Arts
★★★★★
I have been using Full Guard for over six months as part of my regular training routine, before and after every session. It is made in the UK, and its purity is the main reason I trust it. It has become a staple in my kit bag and comes with me everywhere, from training to competitions. I would highly recommend Full Guard to anyone training in combat sports.
Costa Nominikos
Serenity BJJ
★★★★★
As a top-ranked IBJJF purple belt I take my training and my routine seriously. I use CSH every time I step on and off the mats, and after six-plus months it is a crucial part of how I look after my skin around training. My skin feels fresh and comfortable afterwards, and it is gentle enough that it does not bother my sensitive skin. Would recommend as part of anyone's routine.
Stephen Geraghty
Ganbaru Jiu Jitsu Academy
★★★★★
10 out of 10 product. It keeps me training across multiple sessions and feeling clean and fresh. I have sensitive skin that used to get irritated easily, and it has been much better since I started using this. Would recommend.
Fionn Donohoe
Compound Martial Arts
These are individual experiences with our cosmetic products, shared with permission. Full Guard and our soaps are cosmetics for keeping skin clean and fresh. They are not medicines and are not intended to treat, prevent or cure any condition. For any skin concern, speak to a GP, pharmacist or dermatologist.
FAQ
Rugby Hygiene Questions
What should I do after a muddy rugby match?
Get the mud and sweat off as soon as you can. A proper wash in the communal showers is ideal, and a rinse-free cleanse covers you pitch-side or in the clubhouse until you get there. Clean, dry kit for the next game matters too.
Soap or spray, which one do I actually need?
Both, ideally, because they do different jobs. The Athlete Soap Bar is your proper wash in the shower. Full Guard is a rinse-free cleanse for the moments you cannot shower yet, like the drive home or between matches. That is why we offer them together as a bundle.
Do I still need to shower if I use Full Guard?
Yes. Full Guard is a rinse-free skin cleanse for when a shower is not available, not a replacement for one. Shower as soon as you reasonably can, and use Full Guard to stay fresh in between.
Is Full Guard gentle enough to use every day?
Yes. It is a cosmetic spray formulated at a skin-friendly pH with no sting and no scent, designed for regular use on healthy skin.
How long does a bottle of Full Guard last?
A 150ml bottle usually lasts around two to three months with regular training. The three-bottle bundle works out at roughly six months of use for most people.
Are these products a treatment for skin infections?
No. Our soaps and sprays are registered cosmetics for keeping your skin clean and fresh. They are not medicines and are not intended to treat, prevent or cure any condition. If you have a specific skin concern, speak to a GP, pharmacist or dermatologist.
Play Clean, Stay Available
The kit that keeps rugby players fresh and in the squad.
Shop the Rugby Skin Kit →Our soaps and Full Guard sprays are cosmetic products for use on skin. They are not intended to treat, cure, prevent or diagnose any condition. For any skin concern, speak to a GP, pharmacist or dermatologist.
