Body wash and cleansers

A daily body cleansing routine is just as important as facial care for maintaining healthy, comfortable skin. The right body wash not only removes impurities but also helps keep the skin hydrated and protected.

Conventional soaps are often too harsh, stripping away the skin’s hydrolipidic film - its natural protective barrier. That’s why it’s best to choose a soap-free body cleanser with a gentle formula that respects the skin’s balance.

Bioderma body cleansers to choose from:

• Normal to dry skin - Atoderm Shower Gel is a gentle, soap-free wash that cleanses without drying, leaving the skin soft and hydrated.

• Very dry, irritated, or atopic skin - Atoderm Shower Oil reinforces the skin barrier, provides intense hydration and soothes discomfort such as itching. Suitable for use from birth, including in cases of atopic eczema.

• Acne-prone or oily skin - Sebium Active Foaming Gel purifies and helps regulate excess sebum while cleansing gently, without over-drying the skin.

   

By selecting a body wash tailored to your skin type, you can maintain hydration, comfort and long-term skin health.

Apply your body cleanser in the shower or bath to wet skin, massaging gently in a circular motion to optimise cleansing before rinsing. Remember to apply a BIODERMA moisturiser suited to your skin type after your shower.

The best way to know if a body wash suits your skin is to pay attention to how your skin feels after use. Signs that a product may not be right for you include:

• Tightness or dryness

• Redness or irritation

• Itching or discomfort

It’s also important to remember that allergic reactions can develop later - sometimes days after first using a product. If you notice any adverse reaction, stop using the cleanser immediately and seek advice from a healthcare professional.

All Bioderma body washes are formulated under dermatological supervision to ensure high tolerance, even for sensitive and fragile skin. For example, Atoderm Shower Oil is designed to strengthen the skin barrier, soothe irritation and restore long-lasting comfort.

Body cleansers/wash and shampoo share many characteristics including their formulation, as they have the same overall objective of eliminating impurities like dirt, sweat and sebum. The products in Bioderma's Node shampoo range have been designed to protect the skin on the scalp. However, each type of product will be formulated to meet specific needs depending on where it is used and what it is used for. For example, a shampoo may increase shine or reduce dandruff. Apart from occasional use - when you run out or forget one or the other - it’s best to keep body cleanser or wash for your body and shampoo for your hair.

The pH (hydrogen potential) is an indicator that measures the acidity or alkalinity (basicity) of a liquid. Pure water has a pH of 7, which is considered neutral. Liquids with a pH lower than 7 are acidic. Those above 7 are alkaline (basic). The skin's physiological pH is defined by the pH of its hydrolipidic film - which is around 5.5, so slightly acidic. This acidity helps maintain an effective skin barrier and protect the skin from harmful bacteria. Pollution, cosmetics, UV rays and many other stressors can alter the skin's pH and therefore its balance, making it drier, oilier or more sensitive. Ideally, you want your body cleanser to respect the skin's physiological pH or help rebalance it with an adapted pH, for example, a lower pH for dry or atopic skin.