Shower Gel - page 11

Shower gel is an essential product for daily body hygiene, intended to remove impurities, sweat and unpleasant odors while maintaining a feeling of freshness and skin comfort. A properly selected shower gel should suit the skin type, frequency of use and special needs such as dryness, sensitivity or baby skin care.

Within the Bathing and showering category, gels and syndets for washing are chosen according to whether the skin is normal, dry, very dry, sensitive, prone to tightness or requires a milder formula for daily use. With dry skin, it is especially important to avoid aggressive products that additionally dry the skin.

Shower gel is used on wet skin, with gentle movements and without rough rubbing. After rinsing, the skin should be gently dried with a towel, and with dry or sensitive skin, body milk, lotion, balm or cream is recommended.

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Who is shower gel for?

• People who want daily body hygiene and a fresh feeling
• Washing the skin after training, work or during warm days
• Dry, very dry and sensitive skin, with the choice of a mild formula
• Babies and children, when the product is intended for children’s skin
• Family bathing and showering routine

How to choose a shower gel?

If the skin is very dry, prone to tightness or needs milder daily hygiene, Uriage Xemose C8 Syndet family pack 500 ml can be a good choice. Syndet products are often a better option for skin that reacts poorly to classic aggressive soaps.

For the youngest and for a family care routine, Uriage Baby Cream Lavante nourishing wash for face, body and hair 500 ml can be selected. Such products are practical when gentle hygiene of several areas is needed with one product.

For skin that needs especially careful hygiene, Uriage D.S. cleansing gel 150 ml can be selected. It should be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions and can be part of a targeted washing routine when regular gels are not the best choice.

How to use shower gel properly?

Shower gel is applied to wet skin, by hand or with a soft sponge, using gentle movements. After washing, the product should be thoroughly rinsed with water without leaving residue on the skin.

For dry and sensitive skin, showering with lukewarm rather than very hot water is recommended. Long showers and rough rubbing can increase the feeling of dryness and tightness, especially in winter or with irritation-prone skin.

Shower gel and dry skin

Dry skin may react with tightness, flaking, itching or redness after washing. In such cases, mild products, syndets or oil textures that do not further disturb the skin’s comfort are preferred.

After showering, while the skin is still slightly damp, body care products are recommended. Regular hydration can help the skin feel softer, more comfortable to touch and less prone to tightness.

Pharmacist’s advice

Choose shower gel according to skin type, not only fragrance. With dry, very dry and sensitive skin, avoid aggressive soaps, very hot water and long showers. If itching, redness, flaking, stinging, rash or cracked skin that does not pass often appears after washing, advice from a dermatologist, doctor or pharmacist is recommended.

Ljubica Barbulović, Master of Pharmacy

Tips and useful guides

• Bathing and showering
• Uriage Xemose C8 Syndet family pack 500 ml
• Uriage Baby Cream Lavante 500 ml
• Uriage D.S. cleansing gel 150 ml
• Bath product
• Soaps
• Shower oil
• Dry skin – how to care for it and which cream is best