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Best Non-Toxic Body Washes

We vetted body washes against the Welpr Standard and here are our top picks.

Camille May

Camille May

Cofounder & Product Curator

Olushola M. Awoyemi

Olushola M. Awoyemi

Medical Reviewer, PhD

Here's what we look for:

  • Formulas made with natural or synthetic ingredients that meet our standard
  • Free from parabens, PEGs, phthalates, harsh sulfates, BHA/BHT, artificial dyes, formaldehyde-releasing ingredients, and undisclosed fragrance
  • Minimal, well-chosen preservatives
  • Trusted third-party certifications when available
  • Transparent sourcing, ingredients, and manufacturing practices

Best Non-Toxic Body Washes

On Welpr, terms like "non-toxic," "safer," "cleaner," "healthier," and "vetted" are editorial labels based on our own standard for product assessment. They are not guarantees, certifications, or medical claims. Learn more.

Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Pure Castile Soap

Meets the Welpr Standard

Top Pick

Dr. Bronner's

Peppermint Pure Castile Soap

Certified
EWG Verified, Fair For Life, Leaping Bunny, USDA Organic

9.5

Performance score

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Dr. Bronner's Magic Pure Castile Liquid Soap Peppermint

Meets the Welpr Standard

Budget Pick

Dr. Bronner's

Magic Pure Castile Liquid Soap Peppermint

Certified
Fair For Life, Leaping Bunny

9.0

Performance score

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Dr. Bronner's Eucalyptus Pure-Castile Soap

Meets the Welpr Standard

Dr. Bronner's

Eucalyptus Pure-Castile Soap

Certified
Fair For Life, Leaping Bunny

9.5

Performance score

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Dr. Bronner's Lavender Pure Castile Soap

Meets the Welpr Standard

Dr. Bronner's

Lavender Pure Castile Soap

Certified
EWG Verified, Fair For Life, Leaping Bunny

9.4

Performance score

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Dr. Bronner's Magic Castile Liquid Soap Bodywash - Lavender

Meets the Welpr Standard

Dr. Bronner's

Magic Castile Liquid Soap Bodywash - Lavender

Certified
Fair For Life, Leaping Bunny

9.3

Performance score

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Dr. Bronner's Castile Liquid Soap Bodywash - Eucalyptus

Meets the Welpr Standard

Dr. Bronner's

Castile Liquid Soap Bodywash - Eucalyptus

Certified
EWG Verified, Fair For Life, Leaping Bunny

9.3

Performance score

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Dr. Bronner's Castile Liquid Soap Bodywash Eucalyptus

Meets the Welpr Standard

Dr. Bronner's

Castile Liquid Soap Bodywash Eucalyptus

Certified
EWG Verified, Fair For Life, FSC Certified, Leaping Bunny, USDA Organic

9.3

Performance score

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Dr. Bronner's Castile Liquid Soap Bodywash Tea Tree

Meets the Welpr Standard

Dr. Bronner's

Castile Liquid Soap Bodywash Tea Tree

Certified
Fair For Life, FSC Certified, Leaping Bunny

9.3

Performance score

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Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Liquid Soap Bodywash Refill Carton - Rose

Meets the Welpr Standard

Dr. Bronner's

Pure Castile Liquid Soap Bodywash Refill Carton - Rose

Certified
EWG Verified, Fair For Life, FSC Certified, Leaping Bunny

9.3

Performance score

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Vanicream Gentle Body Wash

Meets the Welpr Standard

Vanicream

Gentle Body Wash

9.2

Performance score

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Dr. Bronner's Castile Liquid Soap Bodywash - Citrus

Meets the Welpr Standard

Dr. Bronner's

Castile Liquid Soap Bodywash - Citrus

Certified
Fair For Life, Leaping Bunny, USDA Organic

9.1

Performance score

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Dr. Bronner's Rose Pure-Castile Soap

Meets the Welpr Standard

Dr. Bronner's

Rose Pure-Castile Soap

Certified
EWG Verified, Fair For Life, Leaping Bunny

9.0

Performance score

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Carina Organics Daily Moisturizing Body Wash

Meets the Welpr Standard

Carina Organics

Daily Moisturizing Body Wash

Free From
Cruelty Free
Highlights
Vegan, Cruelty-free, Hypoallergenic, Refillable

8.8

Performance score

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Dr Bronner's US Almond Pure-Castile Soap

Meets the Welpr Standard

Dr Bronner's US

Almond Pure-Castile Soap

Certified
Certified B Corp, EWG Verified, Fair For Life, Leaping Bunny

8.7

Performance score

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Lume Body Wash

Meets the Welpr Standard

Lume

Body Wash

8.6

Performance score

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Dr. Bronner's Castile Liquid Body Wash Sandalwood Jasmine

Meets the Welpr Standard

Dr. Bronner's

Castile Liquid Body Wash Sandalwood Jasmine

Certified
Fair For Life, Leaping Bunny

8.6

Performance score

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Naturium The Brightener Vitamin C Body Wash

Meets the Welpr Standard

Naturium

The Brightener Vitamin C Body Wash

8.5

Performance score

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Cetaphil Moisturizing Relief Body Wash

Meets the Welpr Standard

Cetaphil

Moisturizing Relief Body Wash

8.5

Performance score

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Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Body Wash

Meets the Welpr Standard

Naturium

Multi-Peptide Advanced Body Wash

8.5

Performance score

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Tower 28 SOS Rescue + Relief Body Wash Treatment

Meets the Welpr Standard

Tower 28

SOS Rescue + Relief Body Wash Treatment

Free From
Fragrance Free, Gluten Free
Highlights
Clinically proven, Hydrates skin, For sensitive skin, pH balanced, Daily use, For babies 6 months+, Sodium hypochlorite

8.5

Performance score

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Dr. Bronner's Citrus Pure-Castile Soap

Meets the Welpr Standard

Dr. Bronner's

Citrus Pure-Castile Soap

Certified
EWG Verified, Fair For Life, Leaping Bunny

8.5

Performance score

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Aleavia Body Cleanse

Meets the Welpr Standard

Aleavia

Body Cleanse

Free From
Cruelty Free, Dye Free, Fragrance Free, Non-GMO, Sulfate Free
Highlights
Vegan, Cruelty-free, Made in USA, Pregnancy safe, Fragrance-free, No synthetic fragrance, Exfoliating

8.4

Performance score

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Method Barrier Supporting Body Wash

Meets the Welpr Standard

Method

Barrier Supporting Body Wash

Certified
Leaping Bunny

8.4

Performance score

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Ursa Major Hoppin' Fresh Body Wash

Meets the Welpr Standard

Ursa Major

Hoppin' Fresh Body Wash

Certified
Certified B Corp, Certified Plastic Negative

8.4

Performance score

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Dr. Bronner's Castile Liquid Soap Bodywash Tea Tree

Meets the Welpr Standard

Dr. Bronner's

Castile Liquid Soap Bodywash Tea Tree

Certified
EWG Verified, Fair For Life, Leaping Bunny

8.4

Performance score

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Kirkland Signature Liquid Body Wash, Natural Citrus

Meets the Welpr Standard

Kirkland Signature

Liquid Body Wash, Natural Citrus

8.3

Performance score

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Primally Pure Body Wash

Meets the Welpr Standard

Primally Pure

Body Wash

Highlights
Made in USA, Money-back guarantee, Cream

8.2

Performance score

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HygieneLab Men's Body Wash

Meets the Welpr Standard

HygieneLab

Men's Body Wash

Free From
Cruelty Free, Formaldehyde Free, Heavy Metal Free, Paraben Free, Phthalate Free, Sulfate Free
Certified
EWG Verified
Highlights
Vegan, Made in USA, No synthetic fragrance, Money-back guarantee, Concentrated formula

8.2

Performance score

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Saavy Naturals Bulgarian Rose Body Wash

Meets the Welpr Standard

Saavy Naturals

Bulgarian Rose Body Wash

Free From
Cruelty Free, Fragrance Free
Highlights
Vegan, Cruelty-free, Made in USA

8.2

Performance score

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Under Luna Aloe-Based Body Cleanser

Meets the Welpr Standard

Under Luna

Aloe-Based Body Cleanser

Highlights
Aloe-based formula, Non-stripping cleanse, For sensitive skin, For all ages, No essential oils, Vegan formula, Recyclable aluminum bottle

8.2

Performance score

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Toups & Co Body Wash

Meets the Welpr Standard

Toups & Co

Body Wash

Free From
Fragrance Free, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Paraben Free, PFAS Free, Phthalate Free, Sulfate Free
Highlights
Pregnancy safe, Breastfeeding safe, No synthetic fragrance, Recyclable packaging, Money-back guarantee, Gel

8.2

Performance score

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Dr. Bronner's Castile Liquid Soap Bodywash - Rose

Meets the Welpr Standard

Dr. Bronner's

Castile Liquid Soap Bodywash - Rose

Certified
EWG Verified, Fair For Life, Leaping Bunny

8.2

Performance score

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Alaffia EveryDay Shea Body Wash

Meets the Welpr Standard

Alaffia

EveryDay Shea Body Wash

Certified
Fair For Life, Leaping Bunny

8.2

Performance score

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Typology Glycolic Acid Body Wash

Meets the Welpr Standard

Typology

Glycolic Acid Body Wash

Free From
Cruelty Free, Fragrance Free, Sulfate Free
Highlights
Unclogs pores, Reduces blemishes, Prevents ingrown hairs, 6% glycolic acid, Made in France, Vegan, Evening use only, 30% recycled plastic bottle

8.2

Performance score

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Typology Lipid-Replenishing Shower Oil

Meets the Welpr Standard

Typology

Lipid-Replenishing Shower Oil

Free From
Cruelty Free, Fragrance Free, Sulfate Free
Highlights
For dry skin, Cleanses and nourishes, 100% naturally derived, Vegan, Made in France, Bitter almond scent, 30% recycled plastic

8.2

Performance score

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Stone & Spear Tallow Liquid Soap

Meets the Welpr Standard

Stone & Spear

Tallow Liquid Soap

Free From
Dye Free, Formaldehyde Free, Fragrance Free, Gluten Free, Paraben Free, Phthalate Free, Sulfate Free
Highlights
Deep moisturization, Gentle cleansing, For sensitive skin, Grass-fed beef tallow, No harsh detergents, 100% natural ingredients, Made in USA, Money-back guarantee

8.2

Performance score

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Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree Pure Castile Soap

Meets the Welpr Standard

Dr. Bronner's

Tea Tree Pure Castile Soap

Certified
EWG Verified, Fair For Life, Leaping Bunny

8.2

Performance score

Where to buy

Beauty By Earth Peppermint Tea Tree Body Wash

Meets the Welpr Standard

Beauty By Earth

Peppermint Tea Tree Body Wash

Free From
Cruelty Free
Certified
Certified Plastic Neutral, Leaping Bunny
Highlights
Vegan, Cruelty-free, Made in USA, No synthetic fragrance, Money-back guarantee, Gel, Concentrated formula

8.1

Performance score

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California Naturals Sensitive Skin Body Wash

Meets the Welpr Standard

California Naturals

Sensitive Skin Body Wash

Certified
Leaping Bunny

8.1

Performance score

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100% Pure Foaming & Hydrating Body Wash

Meets the Welpr Standard

100% Pure

Foaming & Hydrating Body Wash

Free From
Cruelty Free, Dye Free, Sulfate Free
Certified
PETA Certified
Highlights
Cruelty-free, Made in USA, Money-back guarantee, Gel

7.6

Performance score

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Innersense Awaken Body Wash

Meets the Welpr Standard

Innersense

Awaken Body Wash

Free From
Cruelty Free, Dye Free, Formaldehyde Free, Paraben Free, Phthalate Free, Sulfate Free
Highlights
Gentle cleansing, Hydrates and moisturizes, Soothes dry skin, Gel formula, Avocado oil, Vitamins B5, C and D, Meyer lemon scent, All skin types

7.0

Performance score

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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, purposeful 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 VERIFIEDâ„¢ or MADE SAFE® for extra confidence.
  • Click the button above to shop Welpr Approved body wash.
Camille May

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

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,...