Struggling with dry skin? A shower oil may be your secret weapon

Avoid drying out your skin in the shower by incorporating shower oil into your routine. Shop expert-recommended and editor-tested shower oils from brands including Bioderma, L’Occitane and more.

For the first 20 years of my life, I relied only on a traditional body wash to cleanse my skin. As I got older and needed to address my eczema, a dermatologist recommended I switch to shower oil. “A shower oil combines the properties of both oils and a body wash; [it] cleanses the skin while also providing moisture, leaving the skin feeling soft and hydrated,” says board-certified dermatologist Dr. Morgan Rabach. ” Since incorporating shower oils into my routine years ago, I haven’t stopped using them. To find the best ones, we consulted two board-certified dermatologists and had the NBC Selected staff try highly rated options from popular brands. Want more from NBC Selected?

Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter. The best shower oils Best overall This noncomedogenic shower oil is great for those with sensitive and eczema-prone skin because of its niacinamide, which helps soothe the skin, says Dr. Teresa Song, a board-certified dermatologist at Marmur Medical in New York City. In my experience, many body washes irritate the eczema patches on my arms and neck, however, this is so gentle and reduces the tightness, flakiness and redness that my skin frequently experiences, even though it has a subtle added fragrance. I also love how many uses I can get from this bottle. Typically,