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. There is some controversy around BHT. It's not a new ingredient, it has been used both as a food and cosmetics additive since the 1970s. Plenty of studies tried to examine if it's a carcinogen or not. This Truth in Aging article details the situation and also writes that all these studies examine BHT when taken orally.

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. 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. 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. 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. A super common fragrance ingredient found naturally in many plants including citrus peel oils, rosemary or lavender. It autoxidizes on air exposure and counts as a common skin sensitizer.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. An AHA that comes from citrus fruits. It is usually used as a helper ingredient to adjust the pH of the formula. 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. New Yorkers Should Line Up Behind the City’s Janitors New Yorkers Should Line Up Behind the City’s Janitors

The generic term for nice smelling stuff put into cosmetic products so that the end product also smells nice. It is made up of 30 to 50 chemicals on average. 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!). 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. 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. Citronellol is a very common fragrance ingredient with a nice rose-like odor. In the UK, it’s actually the third most often listed perfume on the ingredient lists.A super common fragrance ingredient that can be found among others in lavender, ylang-ylang, bergamot or jasmine. The downside of it is that it oxidises on air exposure and might become allergenic. 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.

Our shower range will have you covered whether you're looking for shower gels and creams to make your skin look and feel radiant or for a product that looks after your sensitive skin such as NIVEA Rich Moisture Sensitive Shower Cream. NIVEA products cater for all your shower care needs no matter your needs. Get ready to feel like you’re wrapping your skin in pure silk after applying this luxurious formula, which features the plushest texture that feels like a moisturizing hug. The gentle oil nourishes all skin types with its soothing ingredients: white tea and jasmine extracts, glycerine, and surfactants. The botanical blend is safe for sensitive skin and will not strip the skin barrier of any natural oils. It feels weighty and luxe, but not too heavy. And if you’re dealing with any inflammation or irritations, the calming ingredients will settle and relax flare-ups. Limonene's nr1 function is definitely being a fragrance component, but there are several studies showing that it's also a penetration enhancer, mainly for oil-loving components.If you are the kind of person who likes to imagine you are jumping into a cool ocean or strolling through Mediterranean gardens while you are under the shower, an invigorating shower gel is the right choice for you. NIVEA’s revitalising shower gels smell wonderful, like a refreshing sea breezes, citrus or exotic fruits and flowers, making them the perfect way to start the day in a good mood. If you like to take long showers and wash away your stress under the soothing warm water, NIVEA’s gentle shower creams will do wonders for you and your body. Their wonderfully soft foam pampers the skin with quality ingredients, while sophisticated fragrances enchant the senses. NIVEA is always looking for new fragrance inspirations, with the result that there is a great deal of variety in our shower gel range. You can therefore look forward to new shower gels to inspire you with wonderful fragrances all the time. Shower gels that contain quality oils give your skin a particularly intense nourished feel. They provide your skin with extra intensive care, which is particularly advantageous for dry skin. Sensitive skin will benefit from a shower gel with natural camomile extract, while very dry skin should rely on extra-rich shower oils. With fine exfoliating particles that make the skin noticeably softer, a shower scrub has a cleansing and nourishing effect. A super common and cheap fragrance ingredient. It's in many plants, e.g. rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender, lemongrass, peppermint and it's the main component (about 50-90%) of the peel oil of citrus fruits.

Normal (well kind of - it's purified and deionized) water. Usually the main solvent in cosmetic products. This oil is perfect for anyone looking for something clean, simple, and fragrance free (especially for those with eczema or sensitive skin). Senior shopping editor Bianca Nieves uses hers whenever she has a flare-up. Plus, the mild cleanser contains natural omega oils that relieve itchy skin and moisturize. 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 The problem with linalool is, that just like limoneneit oxidises on air exposure and becomes allergenic. That’s why a product containing linalool that has been opened for several months is more likely to be allergenic than a fresh one. 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.)A common glycol that improves the freeze-thaw stability of products. It's also a solvent, humectant and to some extent a penetration enhancer. 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. 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. 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)