Ria BhatiaPublished on Feb 28, 2023The best oil-enriched body washes to keep after-shower dryness at bayWhy should your showers be just refreshing, when they can be nourishing too?Why should your showers be just refreshing, when they can be nourishing too?Assuming that you shower every day, perhaps even twice a day, means that the skin on your body—which is notorious for drying out time and again—is exposed to the body cleanser you use, on a daily basis. While ditching soapy, heavy-on-sulphates—or sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS)—is the most obvious choice to make, you also need to pay close attention to what goes into the formulation of your body wash plus the texture it features. If the surface of your skin happens to feel uncomfortably tight the minute you pat it dry, you may want to explore options like shower oils and shower creams that give a high foam-inducing gel base a toss and, instead, gently cleanse the body by employing oils and creams to do so. We list the best eight picks that will improve the way your skin feels after a shower.Atoderm Huile de Douche, BiodermaSummer is almost here and thus, your skin will go back to being vulnerable to prickly heat, inflammation and irritation. To cut off the agony, cop this oil-based cleanser that is super gentle on the skin and still renders a sense of refreshment. Along with Bioderma’s patented skin-barrier therapy, the cleanser contains niacinamide, vitamins C and E and a natural surfactant derived from coconut. The nourishing cleanser takes off any debris from the skin while moisturising it well as preventing natural moisture loss. Prices start at ₹ 1,365Shop hereImage: @biodermaindia/ InstagramShower Gel Fragrance Originale, MoroccanOilIf your heart isn’t willing to make peace with shower oils, give this one a shot; its gel-based formula is loaded with argan oil, castor oil and glycerin along with perfumed notes of amber, wood and magnolia, allowing you to enjoy the good ol’ bathing experience minus the tautness. The shower gel emanates the classic MoroccanOil fragrance and thanks to its concentrated texture, a little goes a long way.Priced at ₹ 2,519Shop hereImage: @moroccanoil_in/ InstagramAlmond Shower Oil, L’OccitaneThis award-winning shower oil has made the cut to almost every beauty editor’s stash of staples, for it is mild on the skin while being heavy on nourishment. Formulated with pure, sweet almond oil, grape seed oil, sunflower seed oil, bergamot fruit oil, coconut oil and vitamin E, this shower oil develops a lather, not foam, to gently cleanse the skin without stripping off moisture. The fresh, nutty fragrance lends the perfect pick-me-up each time you use it. Plus points for the fact that refills are available to minimise plastic consumption.Prices start at ₹ 800Shop hereImage: @salecosmetic/ InstagramBrazilian 4 Play Moisturizing Shower Cream-gel, Sol de JaneiroIf it’s from Sol de Janeiro, it’s got to be a fragrant deal. Comprising the brand’s cult Cheirosa ’62 fragrance, the creamy shower gel is sure to unwind and invigorate you for it deeply cleanses the skin while leaving behind traces of the much-loved scent. It’s packed with capaçu butter, açai oil and coconut oil to keep the skin supple, but most importantly, feeling good.Prices start at ₹ 890Shop hereImage: @soldejaneiro/ InstagramAlmond Milk & Soothing & Caring Shower Cream, The Body Shop This shower cream from The Body Shop is supercharged with almond milk, vitamin E, glycerin, honey, sweet almond oil and sunflower oil to tame irritation and redness that occurs often on dry and sensitive skin. Trust this dense shower cream to cleanse the skin without aggravating the sting. Priced at ₹ 495Shop hereImage: www.thebodyshop.inSilkening Shower Wash Indian Rose Absolute, Forest EssentialsThis one smells like a fresh and decadent bouquet of roses and the fragrance lingers on the body, even when you’re out of the shower. The creamy formula lathers well, rinsing off the dirt and grime on the body with natural cleansing agents like neem and Gokhru (an ayurvedic herb) along with aloe vera and vitamin E. It leaves your skin feeling soft and rejuvenated. Prices start at ₹ 350Shop hereImage: www.theforestessentials.comVelvet Rose & Oud Shower Oil, Jo Malone When you just begin to think that shower oil can’t get any better, you’re introduced to this indulgent one from Jo Malone. It’s a sensorial treat that pampers your skin with enriching ingredients like sunflower and castor seed oil and decadent notes of Damask rose, woody Oud and cloves. Save this luxurious shower oil for special self-care days and you’ll be impressed by its mood-uplifting capabilities. Priced at ₹ 4,500 approx.Available at Jo Malone storesImage: www.jomalone.ukKokum Almond Cleansing Shower Oil, Kama AyurvedaThe goodness of kokum oil, sweet almond oil and jojoba oil’s conditioning through this cleaner dispenses oil but turns into a mild white lather as soon it comes in contact with water. The product is rich in vitamins A and E and fatty acids that improve skin elasticity, protect the barrier and keep flakiness miles away.Prices start at ₹ 525Shop hereImage: www.kamaayurveda.comAlso Read: These 8 bath and body products will change your shower gameAlso Read: 8 body oils that will leave you with the softest, glowiest skinAlso Read: 8 hair oils that promise shinier, healthier hair Read Next Read the Next Article
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