Day in, day out, you take showers without much thoughts in the 10-minute mundane routine. The skin is your body’s largest organ, and you would spend time thinking about the ingredients in your facial and hair care products but when was the last time you look into what you are lathering onto your skin and body while showering? Body washes may contain ingredients that can be soothing and nourishing to the skin, and they may also strip the skin's natural oils and pH level, leading to dryness, skin irritation, etc.

The rule of thumb is to look at the ingredient lists of the body wash you are going to be using and find ingredients that work for you. Most of all, it has to be delicate on your skin yet tough on germs for a squeaky clean body. It is time to forget about the hotel sample soaps you are hogging at home and invest on a body wash that is good for your body and skin!

Bar Soap VS Body Wash

A bar soap normally contains fewer ingredients whereas a body wash offers a cocktail of ingredients that are beneficial to the body and skin, be it for cleansing, hydrating, revitalising, nourishing, soothing, and the list goes on. A body wash is preferable as it is considered more hygienic than a bar of soap that sits and may breed harmful bacteria in a soap dish and shared by more than 1 person. Can you imagine if one person has a skin infection and you are sharing the same bar soap? Body wash is generally less abrasive than bar soap, and those with dry or sensitive skin has less chance of redness and irritation.

Shower Gel VS Body Wash

Shower gel and body wash generally accomplish the same task of cleansing the body. However, the main difference is in the consistencies and concentration of the ingredients. Shower gels tend to be gel-like consistency with more aggressive products, which can overly dry out skin. Body washes usually are thinner, more gentle and more hydrating with more nourishing ingredients, hence better at maintaining the skin's moisture.

You should be selective regarding the ingredients in the body wash you picked as it will cover your whole skin while showering every single day. What you apply onto your skin gets absorb directly into the cell, which means a wrongly picked ones in the long run may cause irreparable damage and affect your health.

If your skin feels dry after showering, chances are the body wash is washing away more than just germs. However, make certain that the ingredients are also moisturising, not just hydrating. And those with eczema must be careful not to use body wash that is more than 7 pH level.

Get PurelyZ Antibacterial Body Wash from ZHULIAN, NOW!

ZHULIAN ZHULIAN is proud to introduce its much awaited addition to the PurelyZ range of products ~ PurelyZ Antibacterial Body Wash. This body wash is specially formulated to kill 99.99% of harmful germs and bacteria that you may have picked up or come in contact with. Whether you are a morning or a night shower person, this body wash would be perfect for you and the whole family. Among the carefully selected ingredients in PurelyZ Antibacterial Body Wash are:

Aloe Vera Extract ~ Soothing, moisturising, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties

The formula is enriched with aloe barbadensis leaf juice, which contains powerful moisturising and healing properties. Aloe barbadensis leaf juice is derived from a succulent plant, which is made up of approximately 98% water and is incredible at binding moisture to the skin, softening hardened skin, and tightening your pores. It is rich in antioxidants as well as vitamins A, C, and E, and is super soothing on the skin, as it has traditionally been used as a remedy for burns, cuts, and wounds. If you suffer from dry, cracked, or irritated skin.

Ginger Extract ~ Antioxidant & anti-aging properties

Ginger extract is the other star player in the list of ingredients. Did you know that ginger has been studied as an anti-aging agent that protects against oxidative stress and inflammation? It also offers powerful antioxidant properties to fight free radicals and inflammation, while helping to keep the skin clean and young. The anti-inflammatory properties may also help to calm acne-prone skin.

Maize Kernel-derived natural moisturiser ~ Long-lasting deep hydration

Maize / Corn is rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps protect your cells from damage. It is believed to be bursting with hydrating properties and able to help retain moisture in the skin for a long time (up to 72 hours!), which gives skin protection against dehydration.

Vitamin E ~ Antioxidant properties

Vitamin E is known to sooth, moisturise and soften skin. It is easily absorbs into skin and may be beneficial to reduce UV damage.

PurelyZ Antibacterial Body Wash is also infused with as a pleasant, mild, unisex scent, which evokes a super fresh shower experience for women and men, old and young. The pH 4.8 helps to protect against dryness as well as external irritants, allergens, and harmful microorganisms. Use it alongside PurelyZ range of products to stay hygienically clean, conveniently!