Shower gel vs. body wash.
So to be frank, shower gel and body wash are essentially the same thing.
Shower gels tend to be thicker and have (you guessed it) a gel consistency.
Both formulations contain gentle surfactants that will certainly clean your skin regardless of texture or foaming potential.
Both options, too, can be made without drying sulfates.
But like all skin care products, what works best for you is what you should use.
Some people prefer a foamy wash as it may make youfeelmore clean, although that isn’t necessarily true.
Others prefer a less messy formula like a gel that cleans the skin without the mess.
Body wash & shower gel vs. bar soap.
We hear you, and we actually did afull pros and cons analysisif you’re curious.
But we must address the caveat: you oughta store your bar soap properly to avoid bacteria growth.
Our go-to is this one fromethique.
Traditional bar soaps get the job done but don’t always offer extra TLC for your skin.
How to use your body wash or shower gel.
Considering most of us shower regularly, we’ll assume you know how to keep your skin clean.
