Olay Nighttime Rinse-off Body Conditioner With Retinol, 8 Fl. Ounce, 6 count

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This ultra-moisturizing lotion from Olay works to mend dry skin in the shower after you cleanse. Between its shea butter blend and the steam, this hydrating cream infuses skin with moisture, leaving skin up to 60% softer, smoother, and healthier-looking in just 5 days compared to untreated skin. The powder is activated by water and turns into a lather. You pour a small amount into your wet hand and work the powder into a lather. Soap & Glory’s in-shower body lotion combines the skin-smoothing goodness of a body moisturizer with the mood-boosting benefits of aromatherapy to create a rejuvenating shower experience. Retinol, a derivative of vitamin A, is the ultimate over-the-counter anti-ager and helps to stimulate collagen formation and increase cell turnover. It can brighten the skin while minimizing the appearance of pores. Retinol improves skin tone making it appear firmer and brighter with better clarity. (Over-the-counter retinol products take longer to see results than prescription retinoids.) So, needless to say, when I heard about Olay Exfoliating Face & Body Powder I was intrigued. It is formulated with Pitaya & Cranberry Seed to gently exfoliate dry surface skin cells.

I must say that I was pleasantly surprised as it was an easy way to add extra moisture to your skin in the shower. Apply in the Shower After Cleansing, Rinse & Pat Dry There aren’t a lot of body exfoliators and masks available at drugstore prices, so I am happy to see body care products getting some exposure from a big brand like Olay.I dedicated an entire post to this amazing ingredient: The Benefits of Adding Niacinamide to your Skincare Routine. However, I feel the same about my hair conditioner and yet I still use my hair conditioner despite the extra work. In reality, it’s all mind over matter! And in my opinion, it’s well worth the extra effort. Your skin will thank you later;) The body conditioner is great value for money, it is wonderfully affordable and it’s also extremely effective. Regarding the frequency and application of retinol body products, it is best to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. It is generally recommended to use retinol products at night since they can increase the skin’s sensitivity to sunlight. The Difference Between Retinol Body Creams and Body Lotions I'm Sarah, founder of A Beauty Edit and an avid beauty and skincare enthusiast from Pennsylvania. I review beauty products and share beauty tips to help you save time and money!

As I was drying myself with my towel, I immediately felt the difference in my skin after using the conditioner. My skin felt soft and smooth in a luxurious way! I let the lather linger for maybe more than 3 minutes before washing it off. Just like your regular hair conditioner, the coat felt rather slippery yet silky and suave. I honestly don’t love the slippery texture of the lather because it just takes more rubbing and washing. There’s nothing worse than that post-shower parched feeling your skin gets the minute you step out of the shower. Instead of rushing to the cabinet to slather on your favorite lotion, cut your body care routine in half by adding an in-shower body lotion to your shower caddy.

The difference with this product is that some of it actually stays on your skin. After your normal body cleansing routine, you apply this product on wet skin while still in the shower, then rinse and pat dry. If I am in a hurry, I will skip the body moisturizer after this, but if my skin is feeling extra dry I will apply a lightweight body moisturizer after using this in the shower. Curel's water-activated shower lotion gives your skin a boost of intense hydration while helping to repair your skin's moisture barrier with its Advanced Ceramide Complex. According to dermatologist Dr. Zain Husain, “most body conditioners are to be applied all over the body as the last step in your shower routine—that means after you’ve washed your hair and used your shower gel.” When applied on wet skin, it can help the skin feel hydrated and protected, especially if you’re the steaming-hot shower type. Says Dr. Husain, “Moisturizing after taking a shower is extremely important, especially if you use hot water, as your skin will become dehydrated, thus leading to itchy skin and potential rashes.” And unless your skin is severely dry, an in-shower conditioner should be used in place of your body lotion. FYI: If you’re oily, applying too many layers can over-grease your skin, so you may want to skip the lotion if you’re using a body conditioner, says Dr. Husain. Olay Body Milk is a lightweight no-frills body moisturizer. It is formulated to provide long-lasting 48-hour hydration.

Of course, the thing to remember with body washes is that they get rinsed off, so their benefits only go so far before literally going down the drain! I think this non-greasy moisturizer is best for warmer months when your skin doesn’t need intense hydration.

I really enjoy Olay’s facial care products and while I’ve tried their body washes in the past I didn’t know what to expect when it came to body exfoliators, conditioners, and masks. Olay Cleansing & Renewing Nighttime Body Wash With Retinol has a soothing and calming fragrance and is easily dispensed with the pump. The body wash has a creamy texture that leaves my skin soft and smooth. When using salt scrubs and sugar scrubs, they often end up being too oily, too abrasive, or not abrasive enough to slough off dead skin cells on your body.