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Shower oil is a daily body-washing product especially suitable for dry, very dry, sensitive and atopic-prone skin. Unlike classic gels and aggressive soaps, oil textures help cleanse the skin more gently while leaving a more comfortable feeling after rinsing.

Within the Bathing and showering category, shower oils are chosen when the skin often feels tight, dry, flaky or itchy after washing. These products are a good choice for skin that needs milder hygiene and additional support during daily washing.

Shower oil is applied to wet skin, gently massaged in and rinsed with water. After showering, the skin should be gently dried with a towel without rough rubbing, and for very dry and atopic-prone skin, an emollient body milk, balm or cream is recommended.

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Who is shower oil for?

• People with dry, very dry and sensitive skin
• Skin that feels tight, flakes or itches after showering
• People who want a milder body wash than classic soaps
• Atopic-prone skin, when the product suits individual skin needs
• Daily hygiene during winter, after frequent showering or for skin prone to dryness

How to choose shower oil?

If you are looking for a large family pack for daily care of dry skin, Uriage Xemose C8 cleansing oil 1000 ml can be a good choice. It is intended for washing routines when the skin needs more intense hydration and protection from the feeling of dryness.

For a smaller package and a targeted routine for dry and atopic-prone skin, Uriage Xemose C8 cleansing oil 200 ml can be selected. It is suitable when you want gentle, soothing cleansing without a strong feeling of tightness after washing.

For skin prone to dryness and itching, A-Derma Exomega Control emollient shower oil 500 ml can be selected. These products are especially useful in a care routine for skin that reacts poorly to aggressive washing products.

How to use shower oil properly?

Shower oil is applied to wet skin during showering or bathing. A small amount of product should be gently massaged over the skin and then rinsed well with water. With very dry skin, rough rubbing with a sponge or towel is not recommended.

For dry and atopic-prone skin, lukewarm water, shorter showering and gentle towel-drying are recommended. Afterwards, while the skin is still slightly damp, emollient body care can be applied.

Shower oil and atopic-prone skin

Atopic-prone and very dry skin often require a special washing routine because aggressive soaps and very hot water may increase itching, tightness and discomfort. Oil textures are useful because they allow gentler cleansing and a more comfortable feeling after rinsing.

If strong redness, scratch wounds, oozing skin changes, pain, worsening eczema or itching that disrupts sleep appears, advice from a dermatologist is needed. Washing products are part of the care routine, but they do not replace treatment when it is required.

Pharmacist’s advice

Shower oil is a good choice when the skin remains dry, tight or prone to itching after washing. Use lukewarm water, avoid aggressive soaps and apply suitable emollient care after showering. If strong itching, redness, rash, wounds, oozing changes, pain or worsening of atopic-prone skin appears, advice from a dermatologist, doctor or pharmacist is recommended.

Ljubica Barbulović, Master of Pharmacy

Tips and useful guides

• Bathing and showering
• Uriage Xemose C8 cleansing oil 1000 ml
• Uriage Xemose C8 cleansing oil 200 ml
• A-Derma Exomega Control emollient shower oil 500 ml
• Shower gel
• Bath product
• Soaps
• Dry skin – how to care for it and which cream is best