9 of the best shower gels and body washes to turn your bathroom into a spa.

Over the last few months of lockdown, I’ve been trying to soak up every second of self-care time I can get. I've between re-watching every single episode of The Hills. I’ll peel myself off the sofa, run a bath, fill it with lavender bath salts. Shove on a face mask, and lather up my bod with a dream-smelling body wash. (- all whilst pretending I’m laying in some fancy spa’s infinity pool, rather than a tiny one-bedroom flat).

It’s true, self-care is having a moment. What better way to embrace it than reaching for a luxe body wash? I’m not saying you have to spend £££ on a snazzy foaming formula. Westlab’s Soothing Shower Gel + Dead Sea Salt Minerals costs less than £2 and I love it. The formula is pH balanced to support naturally healthy skin, whilst leaving you feeling soothed and refreshed.

Best shower gel for sensitive skin
I still can’t believe this shower gel costs less than £2... The clever formula is pH balanced to support naturally healthy skin, contains zero harsh ingredients (like SLS/SLES) and is rich in skin-nourishing minerals. Lather up with this and it’ll leave you feeling soothed and clean.