Choosing your shower gel in 4 steps

Knowing your skin is an important step for appropriate skincare. Some skin is more fragile than others, requiring special attention when choosing shower gel.

How do I know if I have dehydrated skin? If you feel tightness, if your skin is rough and flakes appear, it is likely that your skin is dehydrated.

Not to be confused with dry skin : dry skin also has a rough texture. It is characterized by a deficit of lipids, causing a constant loss of water, which will cause the skin to dry out.

No matter your skin type, maintaining optimal hydration is essential to preserving your natural beauty. Well-hydrated skin is more resistant to external aggressions and retains its natural radiance.

Surfactants are crucial elements in shower gels, responsible for cleaning the skin and forming the much-loved lather. However, there are different types of surfactants. Drying surfactants, as their name suggests, can cause dryness and irritation of the skin. ( Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Dodecylsulfate, Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate...)

Choose mild surfactants that gently cleanse and preserve hydration such as:

• Sodium cocoyl glutamate : a natural cleansing and foaming agent.
• Sodium coconut sulfate: a gentle surfactant derived from coconut oil, preserving the skin's natural balance, ideal for delicate skin.

Some shower gels are limited to cleaning the skin, but it is recommended to opt for those that include moisturizing active ingredients. These go well beyond simple cleanliness: they act deeply to repair and nourish the skin.

Hyaluronic acid , known for its ability to retain moisture, helps to deeply hydrate the skin, restoring suppleness and radiance. Aloe vera , with soothing and healing properties, helps repair damaged skin while hydrating it. As for inulin , it acts as a natural prebiotic, promoting the balance of the skin microbiome and thus strengthening the skin's protective barrier.

By choosing a shower gel enriched with these moisturizing active ingredients, you offer your skin a real revitalizing treatment with each shower.

For example, the Neo by Nature shower gel refill is formulated with these three active ingredients, thus providing your skin with all the essential elements for its well-being.

Choose shower gels formulated with ingredients of natural origin to preserve the health of your skin and contribute to the preservation of the environment . Be careful of potentially harmful chemicals in some products, especially if you have sensitive skin.

Apps like YUKA can help you assess the quality of your shower gel ingredients by simply scanning the barcode. With a perfect score of 100/100 on YUKA, Neo by Nature shower gel is a safe choice, made with 99% natural ingredients for a pure and beneficial shower experience.

By choosing products that respect your skin and the environment, you are taking a further step towards a conscious and sustainable skincare routine.

The cosmetics industry represents a significant share of global greenhouse gas emissions, estimated between 0.5% and 1.5%. To adopt a more environmentally friendly lifestyle, it is essential to reduce our consumption of plastic containers , particularly for the shower gels that we all use regularly.

Many cosmetic brands in France now offer rechargeable solutions to limit our impact on the planet. In addition, the majority of shower gels found in supermarkets are made up of 80% water. The refillable solution allows you to create your own shower gel by reusing your bottle.

Neo by Nature is one of these committed brands, offering refills of moisturizing shower gels contained in cardboard tubes.

Choosing the scent of the shower gel is the final but equally important step of your shower gel, as it gives real added value in your sensory shower experience. There are synthetic and persistent perfumes (which stay on the skin for a long time) but which can attack your skin, especially if your skin is sensitive. It is also important to check the list of ingredients to avoid any risk of allergies.

And there are also shower gels with natural fragrances, which are less persistent but which are better for the skin. Neo by Nature has 3 natural fragrances created by a major perfume house in Grasse for a unique shower experience. Indulge !