HOW IS SHOWER OIL DIFFERENT FROM SHOWER GEL?
Both shower oil and shower gel are great ways to cleanse your skin in the shower, but both provide unique experiences and have different effects on the skin.
Most shower gels are water-based formulations mixed with surfactants with bold, refreshing fragrances designed to invigorate the senses as they effectively remove dirt and grime from the skin.
Shower oils, on the other hand, are obviously oil-based with added emollients to create a rich and indulgent foam texture. They have been designed to leave skin with a smooth and moisturised feeling after application.
Both shower gels and shower oils are brilliant for different occasions. Using a fresh and fragrant shower gel before work will leave you alert and ready for the day, whereas a shower oil will complement a relaxing, pampering evening shower perfectly.
IS SHOWER OIL THE SAME AS BATH OIL?
Although both shower oil and bath oil can care for the skin, bath oil is intended to be added directly to the bath water to form an emulsion, whereas shower oil is applied directly to the skin and absorbs easily as a cleansing product.
SHOWER OIL: A UNIQUE CLEANSING EXPERIENCE
Shower oil offers numerous benefits for dry skin and can leave you feeling pampered and relaxed.
4 SKIN BENEFITS OF USING SHOWER OIL
1. An indulgent experience – Using a shower oil is a comforting treat for the skin. Take the time to massage it and take in the gentle fragrance to relax you and leave skin feeling truly pampered.
2. A luxurious foam texture – On contact with wet skin, shower oil forms a soft foam texture, which is easily absorbed and leaves skin irresistibly smooth.
3. Mild & gentle formula – Shower oil provides a mild cleansing experience that is even suitable for dry or sensitive skin.
4. Protects against dryness – The shower oil formula is ideal for use on dry skin and will leave it feeling smooth and irresistible.
FIND YOUR PERFECT SHOWER OIL
Although most shower oils serve the same purpose, there are a wide variety of different formulas and fragrances and it’s important to find one that works for you.
NIVEA Rich Caring Shower Oil thoroughly cleanses your skin and at the same time provides the nourishment of a body lotion. It leaves your skin soft and supple even after towel drying.
HOW TO USE SHOWER OIL
• Turn on the shower and gently wet the skin with warm water.
• Dispense some of your chosen shower oil into your palm – not too much as the texture means it can easily slip out of your hand.
• Gently massage all over your body.
• Rinse off with warm water to reveal silky-soft skin.
• Always remove the rest of the product from the bath to prevent slipping.
SHOULD YOU USE BOTH SHOWER OIL AND SHOWER GEL?
Shower oil can be used alongside shower gel for double the cleansing power, but it’s equally as effective to be used on its own as a caring alternative for dry skin. You may want to alternate between the two depending on your mood.
