Get the most out of your shower routine with these five tips for smoother skin.

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/at-home-haircare-guide">Hair care</a> might be your priority when you step into the shower, but don't forget about cleansing and conditioning the rest of your body, too. As summer temperatures peak, the sun's glaring heat can have a <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/what-to-do-about-dry-skin-in-winter">drying effect on the skin</a>, so it may be necessary to amp up your body care routine. With the proper regimen, the shower can evolve from a morning or evening ritual into an at-home spa designed to give you glowing skin from head to toe. Get softer skin in the shower with these five simple steps, along with&nbsp;the best products for the job.

I know, there's nothing better than a steaming hot shower&mdash;except when it comes to your skin. Hot water can damage your body's keratin barrier, leaving your skin irritated and dried out. Cold or lukewarm water keeps your skin's moisture levels intact, setting up the perfect canvas for a more radiant glow.

Wash with&nbsp;a Nourishing Cleanser

One of the most essential components of good skin is your cleanser. Like with face wash, if your body cleanser has too many harsh ingredients, it will strip the skin of its moisture. When choosing a wash, look for nourishing ingredients like aloe vera and various oils that trap in moisture. <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/drunk-elephant-kamili-cream-body-cleanser-P457686?country_switch=us&amp;lang=en&amp;skuId=2346500&amp;om_mmc=ppc-GG_1918212159_70674206815_aud-310433652170:pla-419801985803_2346500_353513010145_9025207_c&amp;ds_rl=1261471&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwoJX8BRCZARIsAEWBFMIH9-KfKl8eXewwb7TCWpxcPFsNGoxwFe1p3tXoiyPy1rVKXWFiGTsaArD1EALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">Drunk Elephant&#39;s Kamili Cream Body Cleanser</a> is infused with an amino acid blend for a rich, smoothing effect. Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<a href="https://truebotanicals.com/products/nourishing-wash-grove?variant=35384526860&amp;utm_source=adwords_shopping&amp;utm_medium=Smart+Shopping&amp;utm_campaign=nonbrand&amp;utm_term=_pla-293946777986&amp;ad_id=%7Badid%7D&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwoJX8BRCZARIsAEWBFMKahBFsyLfXJzcYobF5kvDTxA4jdJ03ok33-Wro8zZg0WuGaMqJXC8aAk4LEALw_wcB">Nourishing Wash from True Botanicals</a> uses olive oil and aloe vera to retain moisture and tighten skin, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.glossier.com/products/body-hero-daily-oil-wash?g_campaign=US_Google_Shopping&amp;g_campaignid=2047147846&amp;g_adgroupid=72089136203&amp;g_adid=358363440181&amp;g_keyword=&amp;g_keywordid=pla-293946777986&amp;g_adtype=&amp;g_merchantid=107339476&amp;g_productchannel=online&amp;g_productid=BHO-163-00-00&amp;g_partition=293946777986&amp;utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=CPC&amp;utm_campaign=US_Google_Shopping&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwoJX8BRCZARIsAEWBFMIbsRSqUJFb0uVQiG1xK_IUpqmtPoQFEo7bcztSuWAbzRPUtV9TfXAaAqo6EALw_wcB">Glossier&#39;s Body Hero Daily&nbsp;Oil Wash</a> implements a mix of oils, like coconut and sesame, that have&nbsp;soothing and cleansing properties.

Exfoliation not only buffs away dead skin cells, but it helps clear pores of dirt and sweat that have accumulated throughout the day. By scrubbing away the impurities you're left with softer, healthier skin. However, over-exfoliation can also be damaging. Use a scrub without microbeads&ndash;which can cause tiny tears in your skin&ndash;like the sugar-based <a href="https://soldejaneiro.com/products/bum-bum-body-scrub?variant=31768713822310&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=DSP&amp;utm_campaign=[campaign_name]&amp;creativeid=461119780993&amp;keyword=pla-921804480709&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwoJX8BRCZARIsAEWBFMIpG8fBZgIYrdCp9M1drwbuP11_P_PgWB8eWIxSoXng5rYXan3L-jsaAvt4EALw_wcB">Bum Bum Body Scrub</a> from Sol de Janeiro or Lush's <a href="https://www.lushusa.com/body/body-cleansers/ocean-salt-self-preserving/05181.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwoJX8BRCZARIsAEWBFMIgQuFxmxIh6g1Wz7vnXG7DCfA3oRnyPZgYzrm_zFSb7xHcoVR_BgYaAhz3EALw_wcB">Ocean Salt</a>&nbsp;face and body scrub, a vegan option that also moisturizes the skin with avocado and mango butter.

While you may not think your trusty grooming wand is the problem,&nbsp;bad razor heads can lead to&nbsp;bumpy and irritated skin. Avoid this by switching to a razor with more blades for a closer cut and less irritation.&nbsp;<a href="https://mybillie.com/products/razor-starter-kit">Billie</a> offers a line of five-bladed razors designed specifically for a woman&#39;s&nbsp;shaving habits, without the <a href="https://www.listenmoneymatters.com/the-pink-tax/">Pink Tax</a>.&nbsp;For an added dash of hydration, try the <a href="https://www.schick.com/us/en/women/razor-and-blades/trimmers/hydro-silk%C2%AE-5-trimstyle%C2%AE-razor/p/Hydro-Silk-Trim-Razor">Schick&nbsp;Hydro Silk5 TrimStyle</a> which comes with a shea butter serum infused at the head.

Rather than moisturizing&nbsp;out of the shower, apply your lotion while still inside&nbsp;(after turning&nbsp;the water off, of&nbsp;course). Moisturizing while still slightly wet&nbsp;traps in some of the water for an extra boost of hydration. <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/body-creme-P449774?country_switch=us&amp;lang=en&amp;skuId=2269470&amp;om_mmc=ppc-GG_1918212159_70674206815_aud-310433652170:pla-419801995163_2269470_353513010145_9025207_c&amp;ds_rl=1261471&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwoJX8BRCZARIsAEWBFMIagqvPo8dtxzEf1UPWkwZf1wNlpFiejkpQqNqRswT0WoTpeU8AcAMaAjOlEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">Ouai's Body Cr&egrave;me</a> contains coconut oil and squalane, a natural anti-oxidant that gives the skin a healthy glow. Shea butter is another hero ingredient when it comes to skin hydration, which is why <a href="https://www.cremedelamer.com/product/5819/12320/body/the-body-creme/moisturizing-body-cream?gclid=Cj0KCQjwoJX8BRCZARIsAEWBFMLCPawGRsVD_tNLyiJoNdZRxRqW2rHDNP7ZYSVD1Gu8YItMS06GBQkaAmJjEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds#/sku/26744">La Mer</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/moisture-rich-body-lotion-P95060?icid2=products%20grid:p95060">Clarins'</a>&nbsp;body lotion options both contain it.

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