If your bath or shower experience is precisely that, a relaxing ‘experience’, rather than just in and out of the bathroom scrubbing on whatever soap you can get your hands on, then we suggest you give shower oils a try and reap its many benefits.
Why Shower Oils Are Great For Your Skin
1)Shower oils moisturise as they cleanse: This is something traditional soap bars and shower gels usually can’t do as they contain sulfates, which do help remove dirt and grime, but they can also irritate the skin. Shower oils, on the other hand, tend to leave your skin feeling supple, soft and nourished, rather than stretchy or dry.
2) Nourish and maintain your skin’s natural barrier: Bath and shower oils do not disturb the skin’s microbiome, which is a natural protective layer that operates as an antibacterial shield against microorganisms that may potentially penetrate and harm your skin.
3) It’s a win-win for dry skin: Shower oils work wonders for dry skin that otherwise feels stripped of its natural oils when washed with soap. These also help keep eczema and similar skin issues at bay because they don’t exacerbate any dryness.
4) Anti-ageing effects on the body: Symptoms of ageing don’t only show up on the face, but on the body too. So, well-nourished and hydrated skin on the body means better skin elasticity and collagen production, which in turn means that signs of ageing like wrinkles, dry patches, age spots, etc. are delayed.
5) Shower oils work well for oily skin too: It may seem counterintuitive to use a shower oil on skin that is inherently oily, but these do not leave behind an oily residue on the surface of the skin. They seep into pores and moisturise the skin from the inside.
Intrigued? Take a look at some shower oils you can pick from…
L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil
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Probably one of the most popular shower oils out there, this award-winning one is rich in vitamins, which help moisturise, nourish and soften the skin. Made with almonds from Haute Provence, it has a delicious scent of these Provencal almonds and an oil-to-milk texture that blooms into a thick, luxurious foam when it comes in contact with water. The shower oil doesn’t leave any oily finish, and is well-suited for dry skin, leaving it feeling comforted and protected.
NUXE Prodigieux – Huile De Douche – Precious Scented Shower Oil
A sensorial shower oil gently cleanses the skin and leaves a satiny soft finish. With ingredients of 92.2% natural origin, it has a gentle cleansing base and natural mineral golden-pearl reflections that lend the skin a lovely glow.
Sadhev Coconut Shower Oil
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Love coconut oil? Then you’ll love this coconut shower oil that’ll transport you to a tropical paradise. Infused with extracts of coconut, argan, gingelly, castor and sunflower oils, this luxurious oil transforms into a beautiful butter when it hits the water. It helps nourish and hydrate skin and turns shower time into an exotic spa experience.
Christian Dior J’adore Bath and Shower Oil
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Fans of Dior’s J’adore EDP will enjoy this beautifully-scented bath shower oil with the floral notes of J’adore fragrance. Its oil texture melts onto the skin and creates a fine lather, leaving the skin soft, radiant, nourished, and delicately perfumed when washed away. To help this scent last longer on the skin, layer it with the J’adore perfume.
Ohria Ayurveda’s Rose and Pomegranate Shower Oil
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This shower oil contains a blend derived from 100% natural cold pressed oils such as almond oil, jojoba, wheat germ, coconut, vitamin E, and ayurvedic botanical properties from rose and
pomegranate. Rose helps the circulation of blood, and vitalisation of your skin promotes glowing skin and reduces stress, while pomegranate enhances elasticity and promotes cell regeneration. It also has a scent of rose and pomegranate that’ll leave you feeling fresh and renewed.
Neal’s Yard Remedies Wild Rose Shower Oil
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A certified-organic and clinically-proven shower oil, this one provides a luxurious cleanse for
enhanced body radiance. With organic wild rosehip seed oil and sweet almond oil to intensely nourish the skin, this beautifully scented shower oil leaves the skin feeling soft and hydrated.
