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Best Non-Toxic Hand Soaps
We vetted hand soaps against the Welpr Standard and here are our top picks.
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- Harsh disinfectants and irritants: bleach, ammonia, sulfates, and quats
- Endocrine disruptors and preservatives: phthalates, parabens, BHA/BHT, triclosan
- Unnecessary additives: optical brighteners, artificial dyes, and synthetic fragrance (unless certified safe)
- Undisclosed or hidden ingredients
Best Non-Toxic Hand Soaps
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How to Swap to Non-Toxic hand soaps:
Here's how to swap to non-toxic hand soaps:
What to know about hand soap
Hand soap is one of the most frequently used products in your home. You use it multiple times a day, and while it rinses off quickly, the ingredients still make contact with your skin each time. Welpr looks at the formulation — what the soap is made of, how it's scented, and what preservatives or additives are included.
- Because hand soap is used so often, even small improvements in what it's made of can add up over time.
- Kids and adults alike use hand soap throughout the day, making it a good place to start when upgrading everyday products.
Review what you already use
Check your current hand soaps by scanning the ingredient labels with the Welpr Personal Care and Cosmetic Scanner. The scanner will flag any concerning ingredients so you know where your products stand.
- Start with the soap at the kitchen or main bathroom sink — whichever one gets used the most.
- Look for the word "fragrance" or "parfum" on the back label, which usually signals synthetic scent ingredients.
Use your current hand soap more thoughtfully
If you're not ready to replace your hand soap right away, a couple of small changes can help. Since hand soap rinses off, focus on keeping contact time brief and rinsing thoroughly.
- Use just enough soap to lather — a small pump is plenty — and rinse your hands well with water afterward.
- Prioritize replacing the soaps your kids use first, since children wash their hands frequently and have more sensitive skin.
Choose cleaner replacements
Look for hand soaps with simple, short ingredient lists and no synthetic fragrance. Welpr approves soaps that are fragrance-free or scented only with essential oils and plant extracts, and that skip harsh preservatives, sulfates, and unnecessary additives.
- Simple liquid soaps with plant-based oils tend to have cleaner formulations than foaming or antibacterial versions.
- Click the button above to shop Welpr Approved hand soap.
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,...