The Best Shower Oils to Use Instead of Basic Body Wash
You probably remember your first encounter with an oil cleanser. The concept of washing your face with oil (especially if you have oily skin) seemed totally crazy when it first became popular. But, it turned out to make total scientific sense. That's because oil dissolves oil, making cleansing oils a great way to eliminate not only makeup but also the general dirt and grime," explains dermatologist Hadley King, M.D. But beyond that, oils are nourishing for the skin, too. "Regular soap with detergent ingredients strips skin of its natural oils and leaves the skin dry and irritated," says Dr. King. (Related: How to Find the Perfect Face Oil for Your Skin)
In recent years, body care has gained ground as people come to understand that taking care of their body's largest organ means all of it—aka all that skin below the neck, too. Enter: shower oils. As with facial cleansing oil, shower oils offer better skin benefits for your body, as well. "Regular body wash can strip the skin of natural oils, whereas shower oils not only don't strip but replenish moisture," says dermatologist Dendy Engelman, M.D. So basically, if you're looking for clean, hydrated skin, these body cleansing oils are the answer. Here are the best shower oils to swap into your bar soap.
Swap out your bar of soap for these luxurious shower oils that keep skin moisturized and protected.