Shower gels

Shower gel: gentle cleansing and a pleasant scent

Shower gel is the first step of body cleansing, giving your shower freshness and scent as well. Here you will find scented and gentle shower gels, shower foams and shower oils for women and men from well-known beauty brands.

A shower is a small moment for yourself: in the morning it wakes you up, in the evening it calms you. A good shower gel makes that moment nicer, because the scent lingers in the air and the skin feels soft afterwards. Our range includes products from L’Occitane, Rituals, Collistar, Elizabeth Arden, American Crew and Bioderma.

How to choose a shower gel

Choose a shower gel by your skin and scent preference. Gentle, hydrating products suit dry and sensitive skin, a refreshing shower gel gives energy in the morning, and a calming scent helps you unwind in the evening.

• Gentle shower gel: suitable for daily use and sensitive skin.
• Scented shower gel: floral, citrus or verbena scents turn a shower into a small moment of relaxation.
• Shower foam and oil: light textures that leave the skin soft.
• Men’s shower gel: cleansing and invigorating.

After the shower moisturise your skin with a body lotion, and for a refreshed skin surface a body scrub makes a nice change.

Shower gel, shower cream, shower oil and shower foam: what is the difference?

A shower gel is clear and lathers well; it suits everyday use. A shower cream has a softer, creamier texture and suits dry skin well, such as the Collistar hydrating shower cream 250 ml. A shower oil is liquid and soft, which leaves the skin comfortable after washing. Our range includes the Collistar Firming Shower Oil 400 ml and the Bioderma Atoderm Huile de Douche 1000 ml. A shower foam is light and airy: the Rituals Karma foaming shower gel with lotus and white tea is an example.

Scented shower gels

Scent is often the basis for choosing a shower gel. L’Occitane offers several: Verveine is a fresh citrus, Cherry Blossom is floral and Rose has a soft rose scent. The Rituals Karma foaming shower gel carries a lotus and white tea scent, suitable for evening relaxation. The Elizabeth Arden Green Tea bath and shower gel 500 ml is a large pack that suits shared use in the family.

Shower gel for dry and sensitive skin

Dry skin appreciates shower creams and oils, because they do not leave the skin tight. The L’Occitane Shea Ultra Rich shower cream is made for rich cleansing, and the Bioderma Atoderm shower oil is made for everyday use in a large 1 litre pack. A gentle shower gel, such as L’Occitane Herbae, suits sensitive skin. Use warm rather than hot water and pat the skin dry after washing.

Shower gel for men

Men’s shower gels are often cleansing and refreshing. The American Crew 24h Deodorant Body Wash 450 ml is a men’s shower gel that gives a fresh feeling for the whole day. You will find more men’s care on the for men page.

Body cleansing with a beauty soap

If you prefer a soap, look at the Dr. Ohhira probiotic Kampuku beauty soap. It is a calm choice for those who want simple body cleansing without a lather from a bottle. A beauty soap is also easy to take to the sauna or on a trip.

The shower ritual

• Warm water: wet the skin and put a small amount of shower gel on your hand or a shower sponge.
• Lather: massage the lather gently over the body, starting from the shoulders.
• Rinse: rinse thoroughly and pat the skin dry.
• Moisturise: apply a body cream or body oil to damp skin.
• Scent and deodorant: finish the routine with a deodorant.

A good shower gel turns a shower into a small luxury. If you want the scent to last, choose a shower gel and a body cream from the same line or with the same scent theme. That leaves a soft trail on the skin that needs no extra perfume. A fresh citrus fits the morning, a soft floral the evening.

Popular brands

The shower gels include products from L’Occitane and Rituals, as well as Collistar, Biotherm, Clarins and American Crew. L’Occitane is known for scent-rich lines, Rituals offers calming scents, Collistar hydrating shower creams and shower oil, and Bioderma a large pack for everyday care.

A shower gel as a gift

A shower gel is a sweet and practical present: it suits a birthday, Christmas or a small thank-you. Many people give a shower gel together with a body cream, so the receiver gets a whole ritual. Ready gifts are on the gift sets page.

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