I recently tried the a new Dove Body Wash -Caring Protection Body Wash, it is a gentle, mild wash that is great for dry and sensitive skin to ensure that your skin stays hydrated and soft.
I normally use Dove’s Go Fresh Revive body wash in the scent Pomegranate which I find pretty similar to the Caring Protection Body Wash but apparently the new body wash has the addition of the Dove NutriumMoisture technology which is a trademarked blend of skin natural moisturisers and sunflower oil. I think it’s good that they are continually trying to improve their products but I do prefer a shower product with a scent, I have to say!
The new formulation gives an extra creamy lather and contains sunflower seed oil to refresh the protective barrier of your skin to leave skin noticeably hydrated after just 5 days of use. I did notice that after 5 days my skin was more moisturised and it definitely looked better especially on my shins.
All of Dove’s body washes feel luxurious on your skin, I always use a shower ‘pouff’ or whatever the net sponge thing is actually called, as it really makes the product go further and it’s also a bit exfoliating.
The body washes keep my skin feeling soft and moisturised and even the unscented version keeps my skin smelling fresh and clean. A bottle of the body wash lasts a good amount of time as you don’t need to use much for each shower and as Dove is such a big brand they often have offers in Boots and Superdrug so you can stock up and save money.
They do demonstrate their products in a type of ‘litmus paper’ test, compared to a cheap shower gel, to show how much less their shower gel strips the moisture from your skin and doesn’t damage it. I have to be honest I never use those cheap shower gels anyway as I have always found them rubbish. If I don’t use Dove I generally use one from Korres which is a very natural and gentle brand anyway. But if you are a cheapo shower gel lover, then the Dove products would definitely be a massive step up.
Overall I think the Dove shower products are great in all of their formulations and much more gentle than other cheaper brands, especially the cheap ones that have the gel formulation as they are very stripping. It’s a good idea to give these a go, especially if you have dry, sensitive skin or eczema.
Side Note
I would just say to avoid this wash when using fake tanner, as it really does interfere with your tan. This does show that the body wash does moisturise the skin well and creates a barrier however, if you like to be tanned, remember to steer clear whilst tanning as the moisture barrier will mean it repels the tan!