There are loads of bathing products in the market but you need to be smart to pick the one that suits your skin type the best. To begin with, do not go for the shape of the bottle, colour, fragrance or celebrity endorsement for that matter. You need to watch out for the ingredients that will make all the difference to the health of your skin. So do not get spoilt for choice and try out random products that might dry or even damage the texture of your skin. Here’s a quick guide to find the shower gel that is suitable for you:
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Boon for the skin
A shower gel is an emulsion of water and detergent base and has some fragrance added to it. What makes it a better option than soap is the fact that shore gels are less irritating for even sensitive skin conditions. Also, it lathers better in hard water and does not leave a mineral residue on the skin after bath. The best part is that shower gels help to maintain the optimum PH balance of the skin. You can opt for-
• NIVEA Lemon & Oil Shower Gels offers Hydra IQ 24h+ moisture technology for a soft skin feeling.
• Dove Go Fresh Nourishing Body Wash has the goodness of cucumber and green tea to leave the skin rehydrated.
• Lux peach and cream body wash is enriched with exclusive silk protein extracts and peach cream that makes the skin supple.
Special skin-friendly ingredients
A shower gel is soap free and would cleanse the skin gently. Just ensure that you select a product based on the goodness of the ingredients that it has to offer like – Coconut oil, Almond oil, Olive, jojoba oil, Tea Tree oil, Aelovera, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and the likes. Here are a few to choose from-
• Fiama Di Wills Enlivening Beads Blackcurrant & Bearberry Shower Gel offers the benefits of exotic fruit extracts that keeps the skin glowing.
• NIVEA Crème Coconut is enriched with the goodness of Jojoba Oil that leaves the skin feeling smooth and silky, even after towel drying.
• Olive Bath Shower Gel from The Body Shop contains organic, cold-pressed olive oil that removes all blemishes from the skin with regular usage.
Aroma therapy experience
While a good shower can be a relaxing experience in itself, a quick aroma therapy with a shower gel will help to rejuvenate your senses instantly. There are shower gels that offer the lingering freshness feel as well as a hint of scent that lasts even after your bath. You can try out-
• Palmolive Aroma Morning Tonic as the name suggests, leaves one energized with the wild smell of lemongrass.
• Strawberry Shower Gel from The Body Shop has the sweet scent of real strawberry.
• NIVEA Frangipani & Oil is a silky fresh shower gel with the tropical scent of Frangipani flower makes you feel more active.