Best shower gel for women

• The conversation is taken from a post in the skincare subreddit and is two years old (as of 2021).
• The initial post asked for recommendations for a gentle and fragrance-free shower gel that is similar to CeraVe’s hydrating cleanser for the face and body.
• A user recommends using Sanex (basic/dupe), Simple bar soap, E45 shower cream, Child’s Farm fragrance-free, and Equate.
• Faith in Nature fragrance-free is a user’s recommendation after experiencing body acne from using Sanex.
• A user recommends using Simple Refreshing Facial Gel Wash as shower gel due to its affordability and availability.
• Another user suggests Original Source Coconut and Shea Butter Gel as a possible option.
• A user recommends M&S body wash suitable for sensitive skin for its gentleness after a major surgery.
• The M&S body wash is vegan, cruelty-free, fragrance-free, and does not lather well.
• Another user suggests using baby washes for gentle and sensitive skin, naming Baby Dove Head to Toe Wash Sensitive.
• Sanex offers a version for kids that comes in a large bottle.
• All the recommended products are gender-neutral and suitable for individuals with sensitive skin.

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• Babylove products work for dry and sensitive skin and hair.
• Use sulfate-free and fragrance-free Babylove products.
• Baby products tend to be cheaper than adult products marketed for sensitive skin.
• Balea-med is unscented.
• Use the 5% urea Dusche + Shampoo 2in1 for both shower gel and shampoo.
• Conditioner or hair mask residue on the back may worsen sensitivity and itchiness.
• Use conditioner/hair mask and then wash out upside down to avoid contact with the back
• Or, use shower gel after washing out the conditioner and ensure it’s squeaky clean.
• Scented body lotions may contribute to dryness and sensitivity.
• Nuxe products are very gentle and may be worth trying.
• Nuxe shower gels and oils don’t irritate sensitive skin.

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• Dry skin requires a specific type of shower gel.
• Look for a formula that’s sulfate-free and enriched with moisturizing ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, vitamin E, and hyaluronic acid or better yet, barrier-strengthening ceramides.
• Sulfates, a type of surfactant, can exacerbate dryness by stripping skin of its natural oils.
• Board-certified dermatologist Rebecca Baxt recommends keeping shower water from getting too hot and immediately applying moisturizer while skin is still damp.
• 12 shower gels for dry skin that can be found on Amazon:
  • Vanicream gentle body wash is made without common irritants and harsh drying ingredients such as sulfates. This body wash is approved by the National Eczema Association.
  • A calming lavender scent makes this body wash a particularly nice choice for people who usually shower before bed. This is a proper shower gel, but it’s made with nourishing ingredients like aloe vera juice and quinoa protein, so it shouldn’t leave your skin feeling dry. It’s also fragrance-free, sulfate-free, and certified natural by NSF.
  • This vegan and cruelty-free shower gel is a great daily body wash to keep in your shower. It’s super gentle, and it contains no sulfates or added fragrance, so even people with the most dry, sensitive skin should be able to use it safely. It’s super hydrating, thanks to ingredients like coconut, neem, olive, and kukui oils, and it’s also full of nutrient- and antioxidant-rich seaweed extract and blue green algae.
  • CeraVe’s best-selling SA Body Wash is made with salicylic acid to unclog congested pores and promote smoother skin, but because it’s balanced out by strengthening ceramides and soothing niacinamide, it won’t exacerbate dryness.
  • Bliss has made such a winner of a shower gel here. Just like the shower gel they use at their day spas, this one has a refreshing, citrusy scent, contains moisturizing ingredients like aloe leaf and glycerin, and contains no sulfates. It costs a bit more than the average body wash.
  • This budget-friendly shower gel is loaded with tea tree oil, an ingredient that’s popular for its antifungal and antibacterial properties, and which helps promote smoother, less congested skin. To balance out the tea tree, the formula contains moisturizing ingredients like vitamin E, pro-vitamin B5

• Users recommended various best-smelling and long-lasting body wash or shower gels across different price ranges and brands:
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    • Byredo Rose of No Man’s Land
    • Chanel Coco Mademoiselle
    • Le Labo The Noir
    • Molton Brown London
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    • Method Body “Simply Nourish” (Target)
    • Dove Shea Butter & Vanilla
    • Neutrogena Rainbath
    • Being Frenshe Solar Fleur shower gel from Target
    • Saltair Lush Greens scent
    • Showermate Aekyung Premium Goat Milk Body Wash
    • Le Petit Marseillais Extra-Gentle Cream Shower Milk in Nectarine
  • Philosophy soaps are often half-priced at Marshall’s, TJ Max and Ross.
• Method’s Simply Nourish smells like if vanilla had an older sister; it has coconut, rice milk, and shea butter in it.
• To make the scent last longer, some people suggest rinsing off the body wash or shower gel with cold water before patting themselves dry.
• Molton Brown shower gel has great in-shower experience but the scents do not last long on them once they are dry.
• The Chanel Coco Mademoiselle shower gel is the only shower gel that lasts throughout the whole day.
• Le Labo The Noir shower gel is powerful and enjoyable, but no one said if it lasts long.
• Uniquely Natural Body Wash is a standout product formulated without harsh chemicals like parabens and sulfates and artificial fragrances, making it suitable for sensitive skin types. It uses natural ingredients and has a gentle yet effective cleansing property. The users who tried it love the lavender and chamomile variant; they found it particularly soothing and non-drying, leaving their skin smooth and revitalized after each application.

• Some Lush products are good for sensitive/dry skin, but can also be heavily fragranced.
• One user recommends Posh Chocolate body wash.
• Olive Branch shower gel contains a lot of oil that makes it moisturizing and softening. Many users recommend it.
• Sticky Dates is also moisturizing, although not as much as Olive Branch.
• Scrubee is a popular recommendation for dry skin.
• Co-Minge is a multi-purpose product that’s good for moisturizing and exfoliating.
• Honey I Washed the Kids soap and Fresh Farmacy soap are good for sensitive skin.
• Using lotion or body butter after showering is recommended.
• One user suggests only using soap on areas that tend to sweat, as to avoid breaking out in acne or dry patches.
• Lush often releases winter soaps with cocoa butter and other moisturizing ingredients.
• Some users recommend using massage bars as all-over lotion.
• One user with reactive skin recommends Yog Nog Delight, as well as Yog Nog, Posh Chocolate, and Sticky Dates soaps.
• Fresh Farmacy soap works well for face and body for one user with sensitive skin.
• Some Lush jellies are recommended for sensitive skin because they are moisturizing and less stripping than soap.
• Lush’s “Slime” shower gel is popular with one user for leaving skin soft and moist without using body lotion.
• Some Lush bath bombs are also recommended for moisturizing skin, such as the Mother’s Day Jasmine bath bomb.

• User asks for body wash/shower gel recommendations that are hydrating.
• One user suggests using Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap instead of body wash with SLS for less dry skin. Others have varied opinions on this soap.
• Several other recommended body washes include St. Ives Oatmeal and Shea, CeraVe hydrating cleansing bar, OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Creamy Body Wash, Glytone AHA body wash, and Aveeno Daily Moisturizing.
• Different opinions are shared about Dove Sensitive Skin, Deep Moisture Nourishing Cream Oil, Cream Oil Creamy, and Cream Oil Ultra Rich Velvet.
• A user suggests that John Masters Blood Orange and Bourbon Vanilla shower gel is hydrating and smells amazing.
• Users mention that The Body Shop has good shower gel options for those with sensitive skin or eczema.
• One user makes their own body wash with Dr. Bronner’s, raw honey, jojoba oil, and vitamin e oil.
• Some users have allergies to certain ingredients like talc, zinc oxide, avobenzone, and coconut oil (which is a main ingredient in Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap).
• Some users mention that the products they use work great for shaving legs.
• Several users share their experiences with how the products they used reacted with their skin, some positively and some negatively.
• Users share opinions on the fragrances of some of the products.
• One user asks if CeraVe hydrating cleansing bar is available in India.
• A user mentions using body wash to get rid of odors.

• Users discussed various Lush products that have long-lasting scents: shower gels (e.g., Rose Jam, LOM, Nana), body conditioners, lotions (e.g., Sleepy, Once Upon a Time, Yog Nog), powders (e.g., Snow Fairy, Sleepy), massage bars (e.g., Scrubee, Hottie, Ro’s Argan), shower oils (e.g., Mimosa, Mamma Mia), and soaps (e.g., Pear, Lord of Misrule).
• Some users mentioned that layering products with the same scent can help make the fragrance last longer.
• Citrusy scents tend to fade the fastest.
• Users shared their experiences with specific products, including how long the scent lasted on their skin, hair, or clothes.
• Several users mentioned Happy Hippie as having a weak scent.
• Some users use hair conditioners as a ‘leave-in’ product to make the fragrance last longer.
• One user mixed a small amount of coconut oil in a bath bomb to help the scent absorb into their skin.
• Users discussed that fragrance longevity is personal and may depend on the individual’s skin chemistry and how strong one’s sense of smell is.
• American Cream shower gel and conditioner were mentioned several times, with some users expressing disappointment that it was discontinued.
• Some users mentioned that products’ scents change over time: Sympathy for the Skin dies down to a lingering vanilla-cocoa butter smell, and LOM’s scent lasts all day.
• One user uses Happy Happy Joy Joy as a hair perfume.
• Users mentioned that Sleepy and Pansy lotions last for hours on their skin and clothes.

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