When it comes to my skincare routine, I’m nothing but dedicated. Bordering on religious, in fact.
From gua sha to a multitude of products carefully layered morning and night, there’s never a step neglected. That is, until I reach my decolletage. Beyond my neck, I’ve always taken a lazy-girl approach to skincare, particularly moisturising.
If you ask me, there’s nothing worse than standing in the cold, post-shower, to slather on product head-to-toe. And don’t get me started on the sticky feeling that follows as you try to pull on your PJs or work clothes.
Recently, however, my skin has become dry, flaky, and impossible to ignore. With my aforementioned disdain for moisturising in mind, I sought out an easy (again, lazy) approach to keeping my skin hydrated.
What I didn’t expect was to become hooked on a shower oil and end up with the softest skin I’ve ever had. Now, I’m just as sceptical as the next person when it comes to any ‘quick fix’ claim, but a quick lather in-shower, as I would with any product, has eradicated my scales in under a week.
It’s a simple switch that’s seen me avoid an extra step in my routine (more time to sleep in each morning) and doesn’t leave any residue or stickiness behind. While I’ve been using the L’Occitane Almond Softening Shower Oil, which smells and feels heavenly, there are endless options to trial yourself.
What Is A Shower Body Oil?
A shower oil is a nourishing cleanser designed to wash your skin while helping to lock in moisture, making it a solid alternative to traditional body wash if you deal with dry, sensitive or dehydrated skin.
Unlike regular soaps and shower gels, which tend to strip away your skin’s natural oils, shower oils are formulated with moisturising ingredients like plant oils, ceramides and glycerin.
Mixed with water, they transform into a light, milky lather that removes dirt, sweat and sunscreen while still supporting your skin barrier — leaving skin feeling soft and hydrated without any extra effort.
Best Shower Oils
L’OCCITANE
Amande Shower Oil
NATURIUM
Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Wash
BANGN BODY
Firming Shower Oil
DIPTYQUE
Do Son Shower Oil
IKKARI
Ikkarian Shower Oil
BIODERMA
Atoderm Shower Oil
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