Shower gel

Shower Gel is the common name for liquid surfactant-containing products, which are used for cleansing the body in a shower. Shower gels often have a high viscosity or a gel-like product structure. From a technical perspective, the shower gels are next to the shower emulsions, dispersions shower, shower scrubs and shower oils to product category of shower rooms.

The continuous growth of the market shower products in the 1960s to the 1990s was based on the collection of permanently available hot water and modern shower facilities in the bathrooms. Shower rooms meet the need for faster and meanwhile often daily whole-body cleansing. Today, shower gels have classic soaps and bath products greatly suppressed or replaced in Western societies. The time-consuming Baden will take place today rather rare and is more relaxing than cleaning. Liquid soaps are very similar in composition to the shower gels. They are increasingly replacing the classic soap in handwashing.

Properties

Modern shower gels exhibit in addition to the mild skin cleansing to the skin, balanced foaming properties and a pleasant fragrance. The products are offered in a huge variety. Colors and scents dominate the action of standard products. In medically oriented segment are skin friendly pH, mild surfactants and moisturizing important arguments dar. products with cosmetic alignment emphasize moisturizing, special ingredients and selected perfumings.

Composition

Besides water, shower gels contain numerous substances with various functions: Surfactants are used for skin cleansing and care for the foam. Thickeners or gel-forming substances give the product the desired consistency and increase product stability. With conditioning the skin feel is set. Moisturisers protect against drying of the skin and greasing agents compensate washed lipids. Dyes, pearlescent agents and opacifiers provide attractive appearance and perfume for a corresponding fragrance experience. Acids are used to adjust the pH and preservatives, antioxidants and complexing ensure product protection (durability). The composition of products is listed in the list of ingredients ( INCI list) on the package.

Pros and Cons

The uncomplicated compared to soaps handling, good cleaning effect, the foaming ability and the refreshing effect of shower gels are highly appreciated by consumers. Compared with a tub shower saves time and energy.

Shower gels are characterized by very good skin compatibility, which is why they are also suitable for daily use. With regard to the biodegradability shower gels meet the criteria of the washing and cleaning act.

Occasionally, users with sensitive skin after showering skin breakdown or skin itching. This helps the subsequent applying lotion with a body lotion.