Green Pharmacy Lavender & Linseed Oil Shower Gel is intended for people who want a body wash that cleanses without leaving the skin feeling overly stripped. It can be a good option if ordinary soap or very strong cleansers tend to make your body skin feel tight, rough or uncomfortable after showering.
Its cleansing base removes everyday sweat, sunscreen and surface impurities, while the formula also includes skin-softening components to reduce the typical “squeaky clean” feeling. Linseed oil, also known as flaxseed oil, is rich in fatty acids and is used here to help smooth the skin surface and reduce roughness after washing. Lavender extract adds a calm herbal-floral scent and is traditionally used in body cosmetics for a soothing skin feel.
Because this is a rinse-off shower gel, it should not be expected to replace a body lotion if your skin is very dry. The nourishing ingredients do not remain on the skin in the same way as a leave-on cream or oil, but they can make the cleansing step feel milder. For best comfort, use warm rather than hot water, avoid scrubbing aggressively, rinse well, and apply a body moisturiser afterwards if your skin still feels dry.
If your skin is very reactive or you are sensitive to fragranced products, test it cautiously and stop using it if irritation appears.