Can I use this shower gel if I have sensitive skin or if I use acids or retinoids on my body? — Pineapple and Mango Shower Smoothie, 500 ml - MELADO

The product description does not mark this as a sensitive-skin product, but the formula includes bisabolol as a soothing component and Lactobiotyl complex to help reduce dryness after cleansing. That said, the instruction is explicit: if your skin is very sensitive, or if you already use strong exfoliating acids or retinoids on the body, start carefully, because exfoliating particles and fruit extracts may feel too active on irritated areas.

The safest approach is a patch test. Apply a small amount to a limited area, wait 24 hours, and check for redness, stinging or itching before using it on a larger area. If you are using acid body lotions or retinoid creams, do not use the gel on the same area on the same day. Instead, use it on days when you are not applying those treatments, or use a plain cleanser without particles for those areas.

Practical precautions: do not use the gel on broken, sunburned, freshly waxed, or actively inflamed skin; do not leave it on for several minutes; rinse thoroughly. If irritation develops, stop use and let the skin recover before trying again. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any skin condition. If you have a chronic skin condition or are unsure how exfoliating particles will interact with your treatment, consult a specialist before use.

For people with mildly sensitive skin who are not using strong exfoliants, the gel may still be a useful one-step way to combine cleansing and gentle smoothing, because the coconut shell microparticles are described as providing only a light physical exfoliating effect.