Shower gel

Shower gel is a liquid cleanser applied to the body and rinsed away with water. It typically combines surfactants with water, fragrance, and other ingredients.

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Surfactant: A substance that lowers surface tension and helps liquids spread, mix, or remove oils. Surfactants loosen oily soil so it can be carried away when the gel is rinsed off.
Water: A polar liquid that serves as a solvent and dispersing medium in many formulations. It is usually the main medium in which shower-gel ingredients are blended.
Skin care: Practices and products used to cleanse, protect, and maintain the skin. Shower gel is a rinse-off product within everyday skin-care routines.
Skin barrier: The outer protective system of the skin that limits water loss and helps block external substances. Frequent or harsh cleansing can disturb this protective layer.
Micelle: A cluster of surfactant molecules that forms in a liquid, with water-attracting heads and oil-attracting tails. Micelles can surround oily material suspended in the wash water.
Fragrance: A mixture of odor-producing substances added to give a product a particular scent. Fragrance gives many shower gels their characteristic scent.
Sensitive skin: Skin that readily develops discomfort or visible reactions in response to products or environmental conditions. Fragrance and cleansing strength can matter when choosing a body cleanser for reactive skin.
Xerosis: Abnormally dry skin, often marked by roughness, scaling, or itch. Over-cleansing or unsuitable products can contribute to dryness in some people.
Sodium laureth sulfate: An anionic surfactant used in personal-care products for cleansing and foam. It is a common cleansing and lathering ingredient in shower gels.
Humectant: An ingredient that attracts and retains moisture. Humectants such as glycerin may be included to reduce the dry feel after washing.