Shower Gels

What is Shower Gel?

Shower Gel is a liquid, gel-like cleanser formulated to wash the body and offer an alternative to traditional bar soap. It uses surfactants to lift dirt, sweat and oil without harshness, featuring added moisturisers to prevent skin from drying out. Designed to be used with a puff or washcloth to create a rich lather it is often preferred over soap for sensitive or dry skin because many formulas are soap-free and feature hydrating ingredients like glycerin. Think of shower gel as a liquid glycerin soap if you will.

Why Use Shower Gel?

Shower gel is often chosen over bar soap for its superior moisturising properties, higher concentration of skin nourishing ingredients and lower pH which prevents skin from drying out. It provides a more luxurious lather and it is ideal for those with dry or sensitive skin. So why might you choose Shower Gel over soap?

Skin Hydration

Shower gels contain moisturising agents, oils and butters that hydrate the skin rather than stripping away it's natural oils, which commercial bar soaps often do.

pH Balanced

Shower gels are pH-balanced to match the skin's natural acidity, preventing irritation, while commercial soaps have a higher, more alkaline pH

Hygiene & Convenience

Because its packaged in a bottle and used with a loofah or washcloth, shower gel is often considered more hygienic than a reused, wet bar of soap

Specialised Benefits

Shower gels often have a wider range of formulas, including extra ingredients that bar soaps don't

Here at Bluebell it really does just come down to preference, whilst we have our range of cold-processed soaps the majority of our bar soaps are glycerin-based and basically solid shower gels made using the same nourishing ingredients so if you are looking for a more eco-friendly, slightly cheaper alternative head on over to our Glycerin Soap page and have a look. If you'd prefer to stay here because you really like the extra lather of a shower gel or the loofah experience then read on my lovelies, we have something for everyone... 

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