If you have dry skin, choosing a body wash can be a challenge. How do you find a body wash that will cleanse your skin without overstripping it? How do you strike the perfect balance between cleansing and hydration? Believe it or not, a shower oil may be the answer to your problems.What is shower oil?Shower oil is a type of body wash that cleanses and moisturizes the skin at the same time. Unlike shower gels, which tend to be water-based and contain powerful surfactants, shower oils are–as the name implies–oil-based and are often heavy on the emollients. Shower oils are usually formulated with natural oils–almond, avocado, coconut, jojoba, macadamia, and rosehip are just a few examples–, so they have silky and nourishing textures, different from the lightweight shower gels you may be used to.Due to their low surfactant content and high emollient content, shower oils are the perfect shower product for dry and sensitive skin. In addition to providing a gentle cleansing action, which does...
