From sunburns to chlorine dryness, your summer skin may be more parched and sensitive than ever. While we can’t change the weather, we did spot a great deal on a French pharmacy staple aimed at giving your skin indulgent nourishment as you wash. Beloved for their micellar water, European brand Bioderma also makes this highly-rated, super soothing shower oil, that users call a “lifesaver” and “godsend” in the summer. While it typically runs for $31.99, it’s currently on sale for 30% off, the lowest price we’ve ever seen it at.
“I love how this removes zinc based sunblock,” one wrote. “It’s gentle enough to use on my face and moisturizes as well! I love the fragrance and haven’t had a problem with my super sensitive skin.”
Made with niacinamide and agents to replenish lipids, this rinse-off oil is gentle enough for daily use, with reviewers saying they use it on their kids and babies, too. From the brand’s Atoderm line, it’s intended for those with dry and sensitive skin, offering cleansing and restoration without irritation.
“I’ve struggled to find the right body wash for my eczema-prone skin. I’ve tried many products, but this one really impressed me,” reviewer Peter wrote. “It leaves my skin feeling incredibly soft and velvety, providing a lasting moisturizing effect that helps soothe irritation. What sets it apart is how effectively it cleans without stripping the skin of its natural oils, which is often a problem with other hypoallergenic or gentle cleansers.”
Many reviewers note that Bioderma doesn’t make your shower slippery, feel sticky or “leave an oily film” (as other oils can), so reviewers of a mature age or really, anyone worried about falling in the shower feel safer using it. Users also love the product’s gentle, clean scent that’s not overpowering or irritating.
The brand recommends following this oil with their intensive balm which, as luck would have it, is also 30% off today.
Reviewers love this duo for its intense moisturizing ability. Loved by folks with eczema, acne and dry skin, shoppers note they use it for everything from shaving to removing makeup and taking a bath.
If you’re looking to cleanse and nourish your skin with some extra TLC in the heat, grab a bottle of this French shower oil while it’s on sale and double up on the skin love with the balm if you like!
Want to hear more? We got you. Check out some of these 5-star reviews of the Bioderma shower oil.
“I really love this oil. I am prone to eczema, and my skin dries out a lot with soaps, especially back. This oil works really well. My skin is soft even without using lotion afterward. The scent is not my favorite, but not overwhelming and didn’t bother me. What keeps me ordering this again and again is that it is effective. It’s a mega hot summer where I live, and I usually have heat rashes by now. But I have yet to have a single rash yet.” — MN
“Recently i got a sunburn on my shoulders and arms and was very dry and peeling so i was looking for something that would not leave me feeling oily since most lotions leave me feeling sticky or greasy. i rubbed it in dry and hopped in the shower to rinse off, patted pat dry and it left my skin smooth and soft. My arms were more hydrated and The peeling was less itchy and less noticible. It smells clean with a light fragrance, not overwhelming or harsh, it leaves no oiliness, and was very effective on my dry skin, now i use it all over! came sealed and packed with no leaking. great value too.” — cathy
“Love love love this product! I bought because my skin is dry from sun and water all summer! It leaves my skin so soft. I will always have this in my shower now! Smell is subtle and similar to Avon skin so soft but not as strong! Buy it, you won’t regret” — PJS
“Love this! I typically have oily skin on my face, neck, chest & shoulders, but dry, flaky arms & legs. This stuff gently but thoroughly cleanses them all, leaving all areas feeling soft, smooth & moisturized, without stickiness or a lingering fragrance. It even works great on my oily scalp & hair in place of shampoo, and actually helped relieve itching & irritation from dandruff & my oily scalp better than any dandruff shampoo I’ve tried. It’s excellent for shaving, and removes makeup wonderfully, even waterproof eye makeup. It was a godsend this summer when I got sumburned, keeping my skin clean, soft & non-itchy while it healed. I have the bigger size in the shower,and this one on the counter by the sink, replacing multiple bottles, bars, tubes & jars.” — Save a Life - Adopt A Pet
“I absolutely love this cleanser!! If you have dry or very dry skin, you will love it!! I also use it to shave my legs. I’ve ordered before in the colder months, and was kind of worried if it would be too oily in the summer, because it’s so much warmer. It was not! I even recommended to family and friends. Love love love!!” — kay burris
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Want to know our other shower favorites? Check out this curated list of dermatologist-recommended over-the-counter options for fuller hair by Tessa Flores.
A classic minoxidil treatment
Both New York City-based and board-certified dermatologists Dr. Brendan Camp and Dr. Blair Murphy-Rose had Rogaine at the tops of their lists of goods with hair-growing potential.
"Minoxidil is the active ingredient in Rogaine and it is thought that minoxidil helps hair remain in the growing phase of its growth cycle," Camp explained of this well-known treatment, available in formulas for both men and women.
It features a 5% concentration of this active ingredient along with a variety of botanical extracts and humectants which can draw moisture into the hair. The once-a-day treatment is also in the form of a foam, an important requirement according to Camp so the product won't drip down to other areas of the face, thus risking unwanted hair growth.
Minoxidil belongs to a class of drugs known as vasodilators, so be sure to read the list of side effects and speak to your doctor before using.
A widely endorsed ketoconazole shampoo
"The active ingredient in this dandruff shampoo is [1%] ketoconazole, which has antifungal properties," Camp explained. And although he admits that evidence is limited, ketoconazole may help to reduce inflammation and the hormonal influences that can contribute to hair loss in addition to helping to alleviate dandruff.
And if you're traumatized by other medicated anti-dandruff shampoos in the past, reviewers assure us that, unlike other market options that smell unpleasant, are harsh on hair and can have it feeling dry and gunky, Nizoral leaves tresses soft and clean-smelling.
A medical-grade red light cap
"The frequency and duration with which these products need to be worn vary depending on the manufacturer," he said as a general note about this kind of light therapy.
A natural hair oil with a variety of herbal infusions
He suggested this natural and herbal-infused treatment featuring a nourishing blend of several oils from olive to rosemary to castor. It uses green tea, an ingredient containing the antioxidant EGCG which some research suggests can enhance hair growth and follicle elongation.
A rosemary hair strengthening oil
A DHT-blocking shampoo
Endorsed by the American Hair Loss Association, this clinically developed shampoo claims to target three different zones of hair loss including those from inflammatory and nutritional causes.
