Body Wash

Our skin is normally stripped out of its lipids right after every bath which makes it necessary to apply moisturizer afterwards to seal in moisture. Things can be a little worse for your skin if your body wash contains harsh ingredients that can cause irritation. Therefore, a body wash should be a good cleanser and moisturizer all in one.

Let's examine what ingredients in most body wash are potentially irritating. Many body wash, toothpaste, soaps, and shampoos today use sodium lauryl sulphate in order to produce foam or bubbles. Sodium lauryl sulphate is a synthetic substance derived from sulfuric acid, and is the same one used in car washes. The substance, although used only externally, can permeate the skin and enter the bloodstream. Unfortunately, it is one of those substances that the liver is unable to metabolize.

In 1983, The American College of Toxicology published a report showing how much concentrations of the said substance used widely in the cosmetology industry. Concentrations of sodium lauryl sulphate as low as 0.5 percent is already irritating, while concentrations of 10 to 30 percent are found to be corrosive on the skin and can cause severe irritation. As striking as it may sound, some soaps and body wash even contain concentrations as high as 30%!

So if your body wash is not working, as you desire, it might be time to switch to another product without sodium lauryl sulphate in its ingredients. You think that's hard to come by? If you want outsmart cosmetic companies, then read the labels – always.

Our skin is a complex organ of cells and blood vessels that are naturally maintained by a balance. It is when the balance is disrupted that skin problems ensue. Most often than not, harsh body wash do the opposite and wreak havoc on our skin rather then keep it healthy smooth.

The key to choosing a good body wash is to make sure it is formulated for your skin type, contains gentle (if not natural) ingredients, and should be soap-free (that is, it should not contain sodium lauryl sulphate and its equivalents). Conversely, the key to beautiful skin is to keep its balance and nourish it with essential nutrients.

In addition, use a body wash sponge about twice a weak to gently remove dead skin cells and give your skin a healthy glow. Regular exfoliation invigorates the skin to reveal new cells and improves blood circulation so toxins and waste products are eliminated more efficiently. It is when dead skin cells accumulate on the top layer that your skin becomes lifeless and dull.

Neutrogena body wash and Dove body wash are two of the known mild cleansers today. Though they may still have slight imperfections with their ingredients, at least, a mild cleanser is what we all need today after daily exposure to environmental pollutants. The latest addition to the Dove body wash range is Dove cream oil body wash. Before getting enticed on trying on this product, make sure to read reviews and hear what other customers think of it from a personal level.

Your body wash should also contain essential nutrients that nourish your skin even when you're in the bath. As such, a body wash with olive oil is a good combination of cleanser and moisturizer. Olive oils are rich in vitamins that help protect the skin's balance through their protective emollience.

Many consumers are becoming finicky in choosing body wash and desire more from the product than just its cleansing and moisturizing ability. In fact, many body wash today have included aromatherapy and certain scents to add a soothing effect while you're in the bath.

When shopping for a body wash, always look beyond what manufacturers say by reading the labels and ensuring it doesn't strip your money and skin.