Talk about a centerpiece for your shower. Like a jumbo version of the J’adore perfume, this fancy Dior shower oil has the same scent without being overbearing. Reviewers note that this leaves their skin incredibly smooth without drying it out or leaving residue. Most say they use it in their bathtub for a more luxurious, relaxing experience, but it does lather in the shower if you’re not a bath person. It’s a common fragrance ingredient that is one of the “EU 26 fragrances” that has to be labelled separately (and cannot be simply included in the term “fragrance/perfume” [more] what‑it‑does Men naturally want to give their skin optimum care in the shower. NIVEA MEN shower gels have distinctive masculine fragrances and formulas for healthy looking skin. Give a particularly fresh start to the day with an invigorating shower gel that contains menthol and smells of water mint. Special sports care showers are a real treat after a workout, thoroughly cleansing skin and hair and providing the body with renewed energy and long-lasting freshness at the same time. It's the acronym for Butylated Hydroxy Toluene. It's a commonsynthetic antioxidant that's used as a preservative.There is some controversy around BHT.

Creme de Corps shower oil is definitely worthy of praise. It’s got a smooth vanilla-and-almond scent that is grown-up but not boring. The fragrance didn’t last, but that makes it perfect if you don’t want to be draped in one particular scent for eight hours straight. Your skin will also feel very soft post-shower — no surprise, as there are close to a dozen different oils in each bottle. One person wants to provide their body with intensive care under the shower, while another needs a splash of freshness to really wake up in the morning. Still others are looking for refreshment after a strenuous workout or want to save precious time when showering and moisturising their body. NIVEA has developed a shower gel to satisfy every one of these needs. Castor oil is sourced from the castor bean plant native to tropical areas in Eastern Africa and the Mediterranean Basin. It is an age-old ingredient (it’s over 4,000 years old!) with many uses including as a shoe polish, food additive and motor lubricant.Good old water, aka H2O. The most common skincare ingredient of all. You can usually find it right in the very first spot of the ingredient list, meaning it’s the biggest thing out of all the stuff that makes up the product. If you are someone who likes to know what you put on your face then fragrance is not your best friend - there's no way to know what’s really in it.

So citric acid is an exfoliant, that can - just like other AHAs - gently lift off the dead skin cells of your skin and make it more smooth and fresh. It has a bad reputation among natural cosmetics advocates but cosmetic scientists and toxicology experts do not agree (read more in the geeky details section) Dr. Lily Talakoub, a board-certified dermatologist and fellow of the American Board of Dermatology, says shower oil is a soap-free cleanser made without a surfactant, which works like an emulsifier. Most are formulated with an ingredient that allows the oil to transform into a milky texture as soon as it hits water, and you can use it in lieu of soap or body wash. Though they may seem indulgent (and some are), they are also a handy tool in stopping dry, itchy skin before it starts, which is especially important during colder fall and winter months. This shower oil is the most “liquid-y” of the bunch thanks to an apricot seed oil that lathers into a milky broth. Its tuberose fragrance is so intense that we guarantee people will inquire about your perfume. If you’re a tuberose fan, you’ll love the scent-clinging factor, but if you prefer a less fragranced experience, you’ve been warned. You could also try Diptyque’s L’Ombre dans l’Eau, which the brand helpfully describes as “the story of daydreams, a calm river, a summer slumber under a weeping willow.” (Hou loves this one too, especially in the Philosykos or Fig scent.) Maya, here! The Cut’s Beauty Director-at-large here with some added advice: What’s great about shower oils is that the formula is versatile enough to be used year-round, so it’s best suited for every season. However, if you’re prone to dry skin, you should definitely reach for this formula more during the summer and winter months. Why? Well, the harsh weather during that time of year tends to take an extra toll on dry skin types. Shower oils function as an occlusive, which means they create a protective barrier on the skin for added hydration. So during summer heat strokes, when your skin is dried out from sun exposure and chlorine during pool days, this barrier keeps dehydration at bay. And when you face all of the elements in brisk and cold winter months, shower oils replenish the skin with ample amounts of moisture when used daily.Calling all citrus lovers. The mandarin shower oil from Le Labo is perfect for anyone who loves an easy, yet elevated routine. The fragrant shower oil gently cleanses and moisturizes all at once. Once applied, it lathers up to a milky texture and leaves your skin smelling like fresh oranges. NIVEA Naturally Good Oil Infused Shower Gel provides you with lasting skin comfort. The 99% biodegradable* formula is made with naturally derived skin caring ingredients, including responsibly sourced bio oil. Yes, our bottles may be a little grey but we make these from 97% recycled PET plastic, helping you and us to reduce our impact on the environment. Vegan formula – no animal or animal derived ingredients. Exactly what it sounds: nice smelling stuff put into cosmetic products so that the end product also smells nice. Fragrance in the US and parfum in the EU is a generic term on the ingredient list that is made up of 30 to 50 chemicals on average (but it can have as much as 200 components!). Linalool is a super common fragrance ingredient. It’s kind of everywhere - both in plants and in cosmetic products. It’s part of 200 natural oils including lavender, ylang-ylang, bergamot, jasmine, geranium and it can be found in 90-95% of prestige perfumes on the market. You may think that when it comes to body cleansing products, there’s not much more than creams and gels. But within NIVEA’s product range, we offer so much more. The specialists at NIVEA are always looking for new, innovative textures and ingredients to deliver the results you’re searching for. So that’s why in our body cleansing range, we offer unique in-shower body lotions that can be used in the shower to save you time in the mornings while leaving your skin feeling completely soft and moisturized. And body cleansing mousses that have light-as-air textures to gently cleanse. Furthermore, we offer shower oils and creams with oil pearls to provide indulgently intensive moisture. Plus, our new addition to the body cleansing line is formulated with clay for a particularly deep and purifying cleanse. In addition to our body cleansing products with innovative twists, you’ll always find all the highly effective classics you know and love.