Power shower

A really good shower every morning does a whole lot more than simply clean us from head to toe. As well as removing old skin cells and letting the skin breathe, showers can do wonders for the immune system, ease aching muscles and increase blood flow and circulation.

Not sure about you, but if I add some uplifting scents and put on some tunes, I always feel ready for whatever the day might bring. So this week, I’m all about pimping the shower and making it that bit easier to get out of bed in the morning.

If you’re prone to dry and cracked skin, something gentle and not heavily scented is what you need. I love using Eucerin products on my daughter Mini as they soothe her eczema and promote hydration, which is what dry skin is gasping for. Eucerin’s UreaRepair Plus Urea Shower Foam, right, €13, is ideal as an overall body wash. It contains urea, of course, but along with a unique Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF), it binds water in the skin’s layers to keep it hydrated and softer.

Budget brand Ziaja has done its homework (or should that be foamwork?) when it comes to the new Ziaja vegan and eco-friendly collection of shower gel, €3.99, and bubble bath, €4.99. I love the Redcurrant Shower Gel, left. Not only are the bottles completely recyclable, but it’s what’s inside that really counts.

The formulas are developed in such a way that you’ll use less water when you’re rinsing them off. On top of that, there’s not a micro-plastic in sight, which means they’re gentle on the skin and the sea.

Fragrances include the aforementioned Redcurrant, Italian Fig, and Fresh Tea Mint, all aimed at cleansing and refreshing the skin in the most sustainable and affordable way.

Available from originalbeauty.ie and pharmacies nationwide.