What is the best moisturizing shower gel for sensitive skin?
Written by: Hector Sentilhes
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Time to read 3 min
Have you already browsed the pharmacy shelves, tested a multitude of shower gels, but your sensitive or dry skin still remains dissatisfied, sometimes even subject to unpleasant itching? It's time to make the right choice for your skin. After trying various products, we perfectly understand this quest for the ideal shower gel, the one that truly takes care of your skin. In this article, we'll guide you through the options available, to help you find the best shower gel for sensitive or dry skin.
Sensitive skin overreacts to external or internal factors such as cosmetics, stress or hormonal variations. This reactivity often results in tingling, discomfort and redness. It can be associated with other skin problems such as rosacea or seborrheic dermatitis. Redness is common and results from dilation of subcutaneous blood vessels. In short, sensitive skin over-reacts to stimuli, causing discomfort and redness.
Dry skin is caused by a lack of lipids in the outer layer of the skin, called the epidermis. The skin barrier, which is the most superficial layer of the epidermis, is covered with a hydrolipidic film. The latter acts as a barrier which protects internal tissues and organs from external attacks (weather, UV, etc.). Dry skin is often a question of sebum production, but also of unpredictable weather or choice of products. Between tight moments and surprise peel sessions, dry skin can remind us that it needs a little extra love and hydration. This is where good care and the right products come in to pamper her as she deserves.
MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE OF INGREDIENTS FOR YOUR MOISTURIZING SHOWER GEL
SURFACTANTS
When you have dry and sensitive skin, choosing shower gels with the right surfactants is essential. Surfactants are cleansing agents that help remove dirt and impurities from the skin. They are also responsible for the formation of foam when cleansing the skin.
To avoid aggravating skin problems, it is best to opt for mild, non-irritating surfactants. Mild surfactants such as sodium cocoyl glutamate or sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, and surfactants of natural origin such as coco-glucoside or decyl glucoside, effectively cleanse the skin without drying it out or irritating it. They preserve the skin's natural balance and help maintain its hydration.
On the other hand, it is best to avoid harsh surfactants, such as strong sulfates like sodium laureth sulfate or sodium lauryl sulfate, which can cause irritation and skin reactions in people with sensitive or dry skin. .
BE CAREFUL OF PREVIOUS IDEAS
Some people may think that going to the pharmacy automatically guarantees products with safe ingredients for the skin. However, it's a bad idea. Even in pharmacies you can find ingredients that are not recommended for the skin , such as aggressive surfactants, which we discussed previously.
It is therefore crucial to always carefully read the list of ingredients in your shower gel. Ingredient analysis tools, such as Yuka , can help you with this. You might be surprised by what you discover when you take a closer look at the composition of certain products at the pharmacy. Instead, opt for ingredients of natural origin, which include gentle surfactants and hydrating active ingredients, when choosing ingredients.
FOCUS ON KEY INGREDIENTS
When you have dry or sensitive skin, it's tempting to rush to shower gels with big, bold "natural" and "sensitive skin" labels. However, these titles do not necessarily guarantee that the product will be suitable for your skin. Only its composition really matters . It is crucial to realize that using a product that is too harsh for your skin can lock you into a vicious cycle for your skincare routine.
Even if a shower gel containing ingredients of natural origin is preferable to a classic shower gel, it is important to note that these products are often made up of 80% water . In other words, you're mostly paying for water in plastic. With this in mind, choosing rechargeable products can be wise. You fill with water at home, and simply add the concentrate to dilute.
DISCOVER NEO BY NATURE
Neo by Nature has created the most hydrating shower gel on the market . It meets all the needs of your sensitive skin. Formulated with its powerful and natural active ingredients: hyaluronic acid, aloe vera and inulin, this product is the result of advanced research at the crossroads between skin care and hygiene.
NO MORE NEED FOR MOISTURIZING CREAM!
Neo by Nature shower gel is so effective that some of our customers say they no longer use moisturizer after getting out of the shower!
“We created this shower gel with the aim of making the skin healthier. Nothing better than a shower with an ultra-moisturizing shower gel, for radiant skin in all circumstances! ”
J'étais déjà une adepte des gels douches à dissoudre mais vous avez monté d'un cran la qualité et l'hydratation donc bravo ! Ravie de m'être jetée à l'eau et d'avoir commandé !
J'ai la peau très sèche en hiver donc je cherche chaque année des gels douche qui hydratent ma peau et cette fois je suis tombée miraculeusement sur Neo by Nature et je suis convaincue. Ma peau ne tiraille plus! ! Je recommande :)
C’est bluffant! Je suis à 10 jours d’utilisation.
Je vais 2 fois par semaine à la piscine, pas besoin de mettre de crème hydratante.
Une sensation incroyable de raffermissement du corps et visage. Je valide à 200%
