Dermatologists Break Down Reasons Why Women Are Damaging Their Skin In The Shower

More than one time in your life you ask yourself why your skin feels raw or stripped. According to experts in skin care, using the wrong products or poor shower behaviors are the main cause why skin loses luminosity and elasticity.

To uncover the truth about women’s shower routines and the effect their behavior has on their skin, Dove commissioned a research with Dermatologists nationwide.

The "Dove Body Wash Research"shows that many women don't know that they are being unnecessarily harsh on their skin in the shower. In fact, 3 in 4 dermatologists say that women often damage their skin in the shower, thinking they are caring for it.

The shower can often become a place for harsh, regimented washing, and some body washes can contain harsh cleansing ingredients similar to those found in dish soap.

Surprising, huh? In fact, dermatologists report that using harsh cleansers in the shower can have a negative impact on women’s skin, while 80% of dermatologists believe that many women are not aware of the difference between cleaners (i.e. soap).

The findings also shows that women tend to care for their face, but overlook their body. 78% of dermatologists report that women often focus on facial skincare and neglect body skincare. And 69% of dermatologists report that many women use gentle facial cleansers, but use harsh soap on the rest of their body.

As a result, women are unintentionally damaging their skin in the shower. “When it comes to cleansing, all skin deserves gentleness," said to Latin Times Dr. Alicia Barba, Miami-based dermatologist. "Only Dove Body Wash is made with 100% gentle cleansers, is sulfate-free and is the #1 dermatologist recommended body wash."

For the 2017 Key Findings, more dermatologists also agree that a sulfate-free cleanser can offer gentle cleansing for women’s skin needs. Dove Body Wash feature the brand’s gentlest sulfate-free cleansers (Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate and Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate) combined with Nutrium Moisture technology and provide gentle cleansing to keep skin nourished and healthy looking.

Women can feel the difference both during and after cleansing as Dove Body Washes provide softer, smoother skin after just one shower. Find the best one for you below:

Dove Body Washes are available at food, drug, mass, value, club and online retailers.