Compared to my stress levels about ingredients, serums, and masks coming into contact with my face, I’m pretty confident about what goes on in my body. I’ll invest in a fancy lotion from time to time, but it’s the shower that makes things really bad. Rather than hone in on the best body wash for my skin type, I feel guilty about using leftover hotel samples. Or that good old standby: Dove Body Wash.
In an attempt to set my shower game straight, I contacted two skincare experts –Dr. Heather D. Rogers, dermatologist, dermatological surgeon, founder and CEO of Dr. Rogers; and renowned esthetician and nurse dermatology Natalie Aguilera—To break down everything there is to know about finding the right shower gel for you.
Whether you’re struggling with eczema, acne (including the dreaded “bacne”), or want to find something solid to rely on every day, the best body wash just glides on. fast.
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What ingredients should be prioritized when it comes to body wash?
I am assured that I am not alone in my less diligent approach to buying body wash, but I am also reminded of its importance.
“I believe that our body care products should be the most selective in terms of the ingredients used because they are the products we wrap and wash off,” says Dr. Rogers. waste in the greatest quantity. “We expected to pay $250 for 0.5 ounces of eye cream but suddenly become very price sensitive if a body product costs more than $50. This model needs to change. I regularly instruct my patients to skip eye cream and use body products that are safe for their skin, their bodies, and our world. They save money and achieve better results! “
In general, look for simple and minimal ingredient lists. Some of the crowd-pleased shower gel ingredients need to pay attention:
- Probiotics and Prebiotics
- Olive oil
- Jojoba oil
- Glycerin
- Shea Butter
- Squalane
- Gentle surfactants (sodium cocoyl isethionate and betaine)
And shower gel ingredients to avoid:
- Limonene
- Linalool
- Sandalwood
- Citrus Oil
- Color
- Ethanolamines
- Parabens
- PEG
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Which body wash is best if you are struggling with issues like acne or breakouts?
Rogers, any blockage in the back — be it the back, buttocks, or thighs — is very common, according to Dr. Rogers. Solution: use a shower gel with an active chemical exfoliator like glycolic acid, lactic acidand salicylic acid. Aguilar also loves lotions and body lotions that have gentle chemical exfoliants like AHAs.
Stick to your daily routine (to avoid drying out your skin) and make sure to hydrate your body with a great body lotion throughout.
For people with eczema or dry skin, which ingredients should you look for?
For an ultra-moisturizing body wash, look for ingredients like:
- Ceramides
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Oatmeal Extract
- Glycerin
- Moisturizing oil
For those who quickly develop eczema, make sure your shower gel is at or below a pH of 7, and avoid ingredients that can cause skin inflammation, like perfumes, alcohol, essential oils, and exfoliants. physics.
How often should you exfoliate? Are there any ingredients or tools that work best for body scrubs?
Cell turnover is slower on the body than on the face, so it’s important not to overdo it in the scrubs department. Every other day or three times a week should be most effective when used interspersed with a body moisturizer.
Regarding loofahs or any physical exfoliants, Dr. Rogers warns against them altogether. “Literally you’re just scratching the skin, causing microscopic tears and some non-microscopic tears and ultimately damaging the skin barrier,” she notes.
Which drug brand would you recommend?
While we should be willing to spend more on our body wash, great quality doesn’t always mean a high price tag. Case in point: all of the following options.
In general, how much shower gel should you use each time?
Our experts agree that a nickel-sized amount of shower gel should be enough to cover most of the body.
