In the summer, it feels like you can’t shower enough: The perfect storm of sweat, humidity and unrelenting heat join forces to create an overall sense of ickiness that sends most of us running to the water. All that showering comes with a price, though — it can actually strip your skin of vital moisture, causing dryness, itching, and other skin maladies.
Never fear, though — we’ve rounded up the best in-shower body products that work with water to seal in hydration while they do their thing. There’s something for every situation, whether you’re looking for a moisturizing body wash, an in-shower lotion, or even a hassle-free self-tanner. Better skin is right this way… just add water.
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This article originally appeared on TotalBeauty.com
These Moisturizing In-Shower Treatments Leave Your Skin Oh-So Soft
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Nivea
Radiant Silk In-Shower Body Lotion, $5.48 at Walmart
This gorgeous 2-in-1 lotion gently exfoliates while it seals in moisture, deftly removing surface dirt and dead skin. If the summer grime has got you down, reach for this lush mixture of exfoliating pearls and argan oil — it'll leave you with clean, hydrated, radiant skin for over 24 hours.
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Too Cool for School
Coconut Milky Oil Shower, $20 at Sephora
This gentle shower oil and body wash cleanses with naturally-extracted coconut and a bevy of other naturally-derived ingredients. When it comes into contact with water, the creamy milk emulsifies into a light lather that cleanses oh-so-gently, leaving skin hydrated and smooth as silk.
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The Body Shop
Almond Milk & Honey Shower Cream, $6 at The Body Shop
Soothing as it is cleansing, this soap-free shower gel is formulated to bust through grime while protecting your skin's natural moisture barrier and pH levels. Formulated for dry, sensitive skin, the product contains Community Trade almond oil and honey, so it's just as kind to the planet as it is to your skin.
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Olay
Daily Hydration Almond Milk In-Shower Body Lotion, $10.99 at Amazon
The luxurious almond milk in the formula of this in-shower body lotion works with the warmth and humidity of the shower to really lock hydration into your skin. Simply smooth on this creamy lotion after cleansing and let the lush fragrance relax your mind. Rinse off, step out of the shower, and delight in smoothness and moisturized complexion that improves your skin in just five days of use.
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St. Tropez
Gradual Tan In-Shower Lotion Light, $25 at Sephora
Most of us love the look of sun-kissed skin — but no one likes the dryness that sometimes accompanies it. This lotion solves all that. This mixture of 100% natural DHA and sweet almond oil develops in just three minutes (AKA just enough time to shave or wash your hair) and rinses away to reveal a smooth, soft, hydrated glow.
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Jergens
Natural Glow Wet Skin Moisturizer, $8.49 at Target
This in-shower moisturizer is specially designed to utilize water to lock in moisture. Just slip this on after your body wash to seal in hydration and watch as a gorgeous glow starts to develop with regular use. The color that builds is very natural — especially on such hydrated, nourished skin.
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SkinCeuticals
Replenishing Cleanser, $34 at Dermstore
One of the places you definitely want to maintain moisture is your face. This cream-to-foam dual-action cleanser is specifically formulated to protect your skin's moisture barrier while it effectively removes dirt, debris, long-wear makeup, and grime. It's formulated for all skin types and is filled with skin-loving ingredients like ceramides and essential oils, while remaining free of parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrance, alcohol, and dyes — perfectly paving the way for a healthy complexion.
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Goop
Gtox Glacial Marine Clay Body Cleanser, $30 at Goop
It's hard to find a body cleanser that can deeply cleanse and keep skin hydrated — but this body cleanser somehow manages to do both. It's a luxurious, hard-working combination of mineral-rich, hand-harvested glacial marine clay, nourishing organic safflower and moringa oils, as well as a holistic blend of essential oils. Combined, they lather into an intoxicating rich foam that leaves your skin feeling like heaven.
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Kiehl's
Creme de Corps Smoothing Oil to Foam Body Cleanser, $29 at Sephora
Enriched with soothing, gentle castor oil, this moisturizing body wash transforms in water to a light, divine foam that removes surface dirt and rinses clean without hurting your skin's delicate moisture barrier. Plus, the light vanilla and almond fragrance adds a decadent touch that's sure to boost your mood.
