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Best Non-Toxic Body Washes
We vetted body washes against the Welpr Standard and here are our top picks.
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Here's what we look for:
- Thoughtful formulas made with natural or safe synthetic ingredients
- Free from parabens, PEGs, phthalates, harsh sulfates, BHA/BHT, artificial dyes, formaldehyde-releasing ingredients, and undisclosed synthetic fragrance (unless certified safe)
- Minimal, well-chosen preservatives
- Trusted third-party certifications when available
- Transparent sourcing, ingredient lists, and manufacturing practices
Best Non-Toxic Body Washes
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How to Swap to Non-Toxic body washes:
Here's how to swap to non-toxic body washes:
What to know about body wash
Body wash is a product you use daily, often over large areas of skin. Even though it rinses off, the ingredients still make brief contact with your whole body, which is why the formulation matters.
- Welpr looks at the full formula — including fragrances, preservatives, and surfactants — to make sure nothing unnecessary or irritating is included.
- Products labeled "fragrance" or "parfum" can contain undisclosed synthetic ingredients, so Welpr defaults to unscented or naturally scented formulas.
Review what you already use
Check your current body wash by scanning its ingredient label with the Welpr Personal Care and Cosmetic Scanner. The scanner will flag ingredients that don't meet Welpr's standards.
- Start with the body wash you use most often or the one used by kids — daily, full-body products are the highest priority.
- Look for red flags like "fragrance," "parfum," or long ingredient lists full of unfamiliar terms — these often signal synthetic additives.
Use your current body wash more mindfully
If you're not ready to replace your body wash right away, small adjustments can reduce how much contact your skin has with less-than-ideal ingredients.
- Use less product per shower — a small amount lathered on a washcloth can cover your whole body without excess.
- Rinse thoroughly and avoid letting body wash sit on your skin for longer than needed.
Choose a cleaner body wash
Look for body washes with simple ingredient lists. The best options skip synthetic fragrance, harsh sulfates, parabens, and unnecessary preservatives in favor of gentle, plant-based cleansers.
- Choose fragrance-free options, or ones scented only with essential oils or plant extracts — and look for certifications like EWG VERIFIED™ or MADE SAFE® for extra confidence.
- Click the button above to shop Welpr Approved body wash.
Camille May
Cofounder & Product Curator
Camille May is the co-creator of Welpr and a guide for clean living. After selling her last company in the health food space, she went non-toxic while working to heal an autoimmune condition....
Olushola M. Awoyemi
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Olushola M. Awoyemi (aka Shola) is a board-certified toxicologist and a research scientist with a PhD in Environmental Toxicology. Shola's long-term ambition is to be recognized as a world-renowned expert in toxicology,...