Tried & Tested: Shower Gels For Dry Skin Recommended By The LBB Crew

Okay, this isn't technically a gel but the crew loves this one too much to not be added on the list! It gently cleanses dry skin without leaving it feeling stripped of its natural oils. It also leaves your skin smelling refreshingly green and creamy, with notes of almond, apple, avocado and comforting coconut milk and vanilla. Don't expect loads of lather since it's a cream but other than that, a great pick for parched skin.

Recommended by our senior editor, Diana Viegas, the scent of this one is a pure dream and wraps you in that warm and fuzzy sweetness. It is made with 100% natural extracts of oatmeal and shea butter, two ingredients that are known for their ultra soothing and moisturising properties. The texture is buttery and doesn't dry out the skin post rinsing. Additionally, it's easily washable without any aggressive scrubbing.

Nykaa Rating: 4.5/5

Our new lifestyle writer, Manya Gaur recommends this moisturising body and face wash from La Roche Posay for extra dry, sensitive skin since it claims to provide 24-hour hydration all day long, starting in the shower. This comforting foaming wash helps protect skin from the drying effects of water and leaves the skin clean, soft, and instantly soothed. This product can also be used as a face wash and you know how much we love multi-tasking products here at LBB!

Another of Manya's recommendations. Apart from the cheeky name, we love that this one is scented with notes of pistachio, vanilla, salted caramel, and sandalwood. It has lathers beautifully, despite its sulfate-free status, providing a squeaky clean feel that doesn't strip your skin of natural moisture. If you wish to indulge and don't mind spending on a fragrant body shower, then definitely consider this one!

Nykaa Rating: 4.2/5

This one's recommended by our brand strategy whiz, Mehak Sharma. The OG scented body wash, this shower gel combines nourishing vitamin E and skin-loving shea butter to create a rich, bubbly lather. Gentle and non-drying, it's the perfect daily cleanser to leave skin feeling fresh and clean! This one's great if your body's more on the dry to normal skin type and you can't get enough of fragrant body shower gels.

 Nykaa Rating: 4.6/5

Sukriti Dewan, our visual merchandiser with super dry skin relies on the Nivea Waterlily & Care Oil Body Wash. It's an amazing body wash at an affordable, whose scent is mesmerising! It moisturises your body and doesn't dry out the skin at all and since it has tiny care oil pearls, it even exfoliates your skin mildly, perfect for light scrubbing after a long day in the sun. Also, it keeps you feeling refreshed post shower, just the first step you need for getting ready for a long day.

Nykaa Rating: 4.5/5

Pavani Mehra, our graphic designer recommends the Palmolive Rose & Orange Essential Oil Body Wash. This shower gel is infused with luxurious rose extract, stimulating ginseng extract and orange essential oil which not only keep your skin feeling refreshed and moiturised, but also smelling heavenly. If you wish to smell like a spiked rose cocktail, definitely give this pocket-friendly option a try. We love the pump packaging that makes it easy to use and prevents taking out extra product.

Nykaa rating: 4.4/5

My personal favourite, the Pears Pure & Gentle Body Wash is irreplaceable in my household since my mom and I can't seem to find anything better for our skin. It's very gentle and soft on the skin, and since it has glycerin, it will leave your body feeling moisturised and supple. Well, Pears has always been a trusted brand for dry skin folks since their formulations are sensitive-skin friendly and this body shower gel's mild formula reminds us of of our childhood days of the OG Pears soap.

Nykaa Rating: 4.5/5

A barrier-building ceramide body wash that claims to defend your skin barrier with its three ceramide blend (Ceramides 1, 3, and 6-II) to give a luxurious, hydrating shower experience that nourishes and revitalises dry, dull skin. It's formulated with hyaluronic acid and allantonin to help boost moisture and also soothing itchy skin. This one's our lifestyle writer, Nitika's pick for the summers when her skin turns dry and because of the heat.

Nykaa Rating: 4.4/5