These Shower Oils Will Take Your Skin From Dry To Dewy This Winter

Winter season is officially here and this means cosy sweaters and delicious hot chocolate, it also means dry skin. While these lotions can help keep dryness at bay, there’s a way to ensure your skin remains supple and dewy for a long, long time, even if the temperatures keep dropping! Have you tried shower oils yet?

What are Shower Oils?

The love child of a shower gel and an oil, shower oils are a must-have for your beauty routines this season. They have an oil-like consistency at first glance,  but when they come in contact with water, they form a foam-like composition and form a protective barrier around the skin cells preventing them from dehydrating and wrinkling.

“Shower oils are soap-free cleansers that gently cleanse and hydrate the skin, leaving a protective, nourishing layer which makes them a must-have for dry, sensitive and eczematous skin during the winter months, " says Dr Jaya Pathak, chief dermatologist and medical director at Potenza Wellness, Delhi. “People with dry skin should look for products that contain nourishing oils like almond, argan, jojoba, or sunflower oil as they hydrate and soften the skin along with ingredients like glycerin and vitamin E for added antioxidant protection. For sensitive skin, opt for gentle, fragrance-free formulas with soothing ingredients like oat oil and chamomile extracts, People with oily skin should look for products with lightweight, non-comedogenic formulations and constituents like jojoba or grapeseed oil are an excellent choice as they mimic the skin’s natural sebum, thereby preventing the skin from producing excessive oil to combat dryness.”

Best Shower Oils For Winter

Want to try a shower oil this Winter? Here are some of our top picks…

L'occitane Almond Shower Oil

For dry, sensitive and combination skin, the L'occitane shower oil is a great pick. It has a lightweight, fragrance-free formulation and contains the goodness of almond and grapeseed oil that not just gives your skin the hydration it needs, but also helps maintain lustre and gives your skin a healthy, youthful bounce.

Bioderma Cleansing Oil

Formulated with natural vegetable bio lipids and vitamin PP, the Bioderma cleansing oil works well for all skin types. It not only eradicates dirt, grime and visible dryness but also prevents the growth of skin-damaging bacteria. Also, it has a lightweight, breathable composition and absorbs into the skin almost instantly without forming a layer on top.

Sebamed Cleansing Shower Oil

Enriched with avocado oil and Lecithin, the Sebamed cleansing shower oil is a saviour pick for people suffering from Psoriasis, Eczema and Keratosis pilaris. It has a gentle soap-free formulation that gently cleanses the skin without making it look dry and wrinkly and boosts collagen production thereby giving the skin a radiant appearance.

Kama Ayurveda Rose Jasmine Bath and Body Oil

Formulated with vitamins A, D, and E, the Kama Ayurveda shower oil is another product with unmatched hydrating and nourishing properties. It contains almond and castor oil that acts as a potent occlusive and prevents the skin from drying and flaking. The best part is that it can also be used as a pre and post-bath hydrator and also as a gentle rub when your skin feels excessively dry or stretchy.

Sadhev Magnolia Shower Oil

For people with ageing skin, the shower oil by Sadhev is an excellent choice. It contains ingredients like magnolia, coconut, sesame and castor oil that not only condition dry and flaky skin but also help fade the appearance of stretch marks and wrinkles over time.

Asaya Deep Moisture Shower & Bath Oil

The sweet almond fragrance of the Asaya Shower oil is simply too hard to resist. In addition to its alluring smell, it also has a gentle sulphate and phthalate-free formulation which makes it suitable to be used by all skin types. What’s more? It also contains almond oil that has remarkable anti-inflammatory superpowers and vitamin E that revives dry and dull skin.

Nuxe Prodigieux Shower Gel

The gentle cleansing base of the Nuxe Prodigieux shower oil makes your skin feel satiny and soft. It gently exfoliates the skin without stripping away its natural oils and revives visible dullness giving your skin a healthy appearance.

Pahadi Local Apricot Kernel Shower Oil

Composed of apricot, lavender, cedar and ylang oil, the homegrown brand, Pahadi Local’s shower oil is another great pick for dull, dry and dehydrated skin. Its innovative, non-irritating formulation enhances skin’s luminosity, smoothens visible roughness and maintains moisture giving your skin a shiny appearance.

The Bare Bar Neroli Shower Oil

Made with a potent blend of natural and scientific ingredients like coconut, sweet almond Neroli oil and Vitamin E, the bare bar shower oil not only helps revive dull skin but also helps to treat visible scars and diminish their appearance with time.

Good Earth Amritam Classic In-Shower Body Oil

The lightweight emulsifying formulation of the Good Earth body shower oil makes it possible to be used in all seasons without clogging the skin or causing any irritation. Also, it has a safe paraben-free formulation which makes it a great pick for sensitive skin. The best part- it can also be used as a hair oil before washing.

Sephora Shower Oil

Another perfect pick for dry skin is the Sephora shower oil. Made with Salicylic acid it gently exfoliates the dead skin without making the skin look too dehydrated. The best part is that it is available in three alluring fragrances namely argan, coconut and monoi to give you a sensual, memorable bathing experience.

August Peppermint, Argan & Sweet Almond Oil Body Shower Oil

The gentle yet invigorating formulation of the August Shower oil unclogs pores, heals damaged skin and leaves it fresh and revived. Made with peppermint, almond and argan oil, it unclogs pores, fades away dark spots and reduces the signs of premature ageing.

So, which of these products are you going to shop this winter?