As a beauty editor, you’re supposed to lead by example with a stringent sun protection routine, and while my face rarely sees the sun thanks to SPF and hats, there’s more room for error when it comes to my body. On a recent trip to Tulum, much closer to the equator than the beaches I frequent in New York, six hours in the sun without the shade of an umbrella took its toll. The result? A solid tan but also peeling skin that I could not stop itching. Luckily, I have all the skin-soothing products one could want on hand and the one that healed my skin and turned my peeling tan into a golden glow was Natura Ekos Tukumã Biphase Shower Oil ($28).
When I first used the NewBeauty Award-winning biphase shower oil last year, I was obsessed with the fact that I could skip post-shower moisturizing, as it’s one of my least favorite parts of the skin-care routine. Thanks to the combination of the star ingredient harvested from the Amazon rainforest, Tukumã, and other skin-loving ingredients, you’ll feel freshly cleansed and hydrated after your shower—a one-and-done miracle.
The hydration that comes with this shower oil is immediate, which is why I knew I had to turn to it to help relieve my itchy, peeling skin. The formula stimulates and protects the skin’s natural hyaluronic acid production, which is crucial to keeping skin hydrated and healthy. The oil also imparts a glow that helped transform me from a peeling mess to a velvety, tanned goddess after one shower.
This magical Amazonian formula is great for everyday use, especially for those with dry skin. The floral, woody, rustic scent will transport you to the rainforests of Brazil, so be warned, you’ll be inspired to book a trip after stepping out of the shower.
