9 Best Natural And Organic Body Washes (2024 Review)
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Our team of editors has personally tried the top organic, natural, and nontoxic body washes on the market — these are our favorites to leave you feeling clean and moisturized.
Is there anything more luxurious than a nice hot shower or a long restful bath? We think not. It’s even better when you indulge with a natural body wash that leaves your skin feeling nourished and healthy, without stripping it of its natural oils. Instead of using harsh chemical formulas, try using products sourced from organic ingredients.
Why choose natural, nontoxic body wash?
Natural, nontoxic body washes typically contain fewer synthetic chemicals, reducing the risk of skin irritation, allergies, and other dermatological issues, making them ideal for sensitive skin or conditions like eczema and psoriasis. By avoiding harmful ingredients like parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances, natural body washes can help mitigate health concerns such as hormone disruption and carcinogenic effects. They often include nourishing ingredients such as aloe vera, coconut oil, shea butter, and essential oils, which provide hydration and essential nutrients. Additionally, natural body washes are generally more environmentally friendly, utilizing biodegradable ingredients and sustainable packaging, therefore reducing pollution and the carbon footprint. Many of these products are also cruelty-free, aligning with ethical and humane treatment of animals.
Made with organic and natural ingredients, we’ve done the research for you to find the best chemical-free body wash formulas that are cruelty-free, vegan, and nontoxic. Whether you’re a gel, foam and loofah, or simple washcloth fan, there’s something for everyone!
Our criteria:
We’ve used, researched, and corresponded with the top clean beauty and skincare brands for years. Below, we’ve chosen our favorite natural body washes that are nontoxic, organic, and leave you feeling fresh. We regularly update this guide with emerging favorites that meet the following criteria.
- NATURAL INGREDIENTS | All of the brands on this list use sustainable and natural ingredients that are healthy, smell great, and offer functional benefits.
- NONTOXIC/CHEMICAL-FREE | We’ve chosen options that are certified nontoxic so no harsh chemicals make their way into your cleansing routine.
- CLEANSING | These are all effective and lovely to use. You’ll want to keep them as part of your daily routine for years to come.
- HYDRATING | Because of their natural and nontoxic ingredients, these body washes replenish you rather than stripping your skin of the moisture it needs. Say hello to dewy, plump skin.
Check out our guide to organic hair care brands and sustainable bath towels too, so you can spruce up your whole shower situation.
Best Overall | Most Affordable | Most Sustainable Packaging
1. 100% PURE
Best For | Combo skin
Natural Ingredients | Lavender essential oil, honey, red algae, green tea, rose hydrosol
Price Range | $9 – $18
Indulge in a luxurious bath with 100% PURE. Its Vanilla Bean Shower Gel is nontoxic, 100 percent natural, and made with organic aloe, vanilla absolute, lavender honey, and Japanese honeysuckle for a sweet, aromatic scent. Instead of artificial vanilla scents you’ll find elsewhere (whether in food or fragrance), 100% Pure’s Vanilla Bean Shower Gel smells just like the real thing. It’s true vanilla bean through and through, supplemented by mineral-rich red algae and green tea for an impressive lather. Heavenly and hydrating. No matter your skin type, you’ll feel refreshed and soothed with this body gel.
Customer Review | “My skin gets very dry in the winter, and I’m always trying different body washes because soap is too drying and makes my skin so dry it itches. Even some of the so called all natural “moisturizing” body gel/wash on the market still dries me out. The 100% Pure shower gels are fabulous! They work well and leave you feeling fresh and clean, and are not drying at all. Vanilla is my signature fragrance so that one is my favorite. It smells so good. The almond is my second favorite fragrance, and both work the same.” – Heather (Read all reviews.)
2. Ursa Major
Best For | Daily washes
Natural Ingredients | Aloe, frankincense, lime peel, ginger
Price | $24
No sulfates and all the lather: Meet Ursa Major’s Citrus Riot Body Wash. If you’re a fan of suds and a deep clean, you’ll love this natural formula bringing together aloe, frankincense, lime peel, and more. With a bright citrus scent, you’ll be left with a zing and zest to take you through the day. The Citrus Riot Body Wash smells like a Moscow Mule at your favorite bar; and as we scrubbed it onto our skin, the scent transformed into a more muted mix of citrus and berries. Invigorating and with a generous foam, we felt squeaky clean post-shower. (And if it turns out it’s not for you, Ursa Major offers a 30-day guarantee for exchanges or returns.)
Customer Review | “I love the way the body wash smells. It also does a good job getting me clean without drying out my skin. Thank you!” – Beth W. (Read all reviews.)
3. Dr. Bronner’s
Best For | Sensitive skin
Natural Ingredients | Organic coconut oil, organic olive oil, organic fair deal hemp oil, organic jojoba oil
Price Range | $4 – $65
Looking for something versatile? What about an 18-in-1 Pure-Castile soap from Dr. Bronner’s? Made with organic ingredients like hemp seed oil, coconut oil, and jojoba oils, your skin will soak in the highest quality ingredients around. It’s safe to use even on sensitive skin. Plus, this organic and certified Fair Trade soap can be used on your hands, face, body, and even around your home. Talk about multitasking. Best of all, we were surprised by the bottle’s size (a whopping 32 oz. bottle for $17) so you truly get your bang for your buck. And a little goes a long way. If you prefer body washes that are subtly scented and easy to glide on, this one may be a winner.
Customer Review | “Great product. Been using it for years. Only need a tiny bit for so much lather.” – Panit (Read all reviews.)
Also Available At: Thrive Market, Target
4. Nécessaire
Best For | Spa-like experience
Natural Ingredients | Niacinamide, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, omega-6, omega-9
Price Range | $25 – $35
Nécessaire’s vitamin-rich body wash offers the perfect combo of cleansing and skin-preserving benefits. Available in both fragrance-free and scented versions (the eucalyptus is a winner!) this body wash has the texture of a classic liquid body wash, but with the benefits of nourishing ingredients like niacinamide, vitamin A, C, E, and omega 6 and 9. It also easily washes away dirt, odor, and debris from your skin, even without a loofah (though if you’re looking for a rich lather, you should definitely use one!). If you’re not a fan of strong scents, the scented varieties of this body wash are light, leaving you with softly scented just-came-from-the-spa skin, without feeling overpowering!
Customer Review | “I absolutely love this body wash! I recently had surgery, and it was the perfect gentle soap that had me looking forward to taking my shower! It smells amazing and worth every penny!” – Ann A. (Read all reviews.)
5. Plaine Products
Best For | Normal to sensitive skin
Natural Ingredients | Organic aloe leaf juice, organic camellia, sunflower, and ricebran seed oils
Price Range | $6 – $190
Plaine Products’ Body Wash is made for low-waste lifestyles! This refillable and reusable product is made with aluminum and can be purchased with or without a BPA-free plastic pump. (You can also send it back to recycle when you’re done using!) The formula itself will leave you with the softest skin, thanks to organic and natural ingredients like pineapple and papaya pulp extracts, bamboo silk, and aloe leaf juice. Minty and sweet all at once, the Rosemary Mint Vanilla is like bathing inside a candy cane tub (but in the best way!). It feels clarifying, cooling, and calming all at once. Plus, thanks to the aloe juice, we enjoy how it has more viscosity than water-based formulas and lends itself to a more robust lather. Best of all, the packaging came with clear steps on how to recycle and refill when needed.
Customer Review | “I’d recently had a flare of itchy bumps in my scalp and skin (not completely uncommon for me with sensitive skin and eczema). Switching to the unscented shampoo, conditioner, and body wash has really helped!” – courtneysee (Read all reviews.)
6. Puracy
Best For | Baby skin and pets
Natural Ingredients | Coconut oil, Himalayan pink sea salt
Price | $13
Hydrate and exfoliate naturally with Puracy’s Natural Body Wash, a pH-balanced formula that brings together coconut cleansers and Himalayan pink sea salt for a deep clean. Developed by Ph.D. chemists, this bottle will last you nearly two months with everyday use, and you’ll be left with smooth, supple skin. With more than 4,000 reviews, it’s beloved and beneficial to everyone, including babies and pets.
Customer Review | “Great body wash that doesn’t dry out your skin, and rinses cleanly. My whole family uses it!” – Alicia (Read all reviews.)
7. Bathing Culture
Best For | Sensitive skin
Natural Ingredients | Organic coconut, olive, and sunflower oils, natural plant glycerin (soybean), aloe vera, shea butter, & essential oils
Price | $36
Bathing Culture launched in 2015 after its founders, two cyclists, joked they’d never be able to get clean. Sick of soaps that were either too watery or stripped their skin of moisture, the company’s Mind and Body Wash is made with certified organic ingredients like aloe vera, shea butter, and coconut, olive, and sunflower oils. Best described by our partners as a “grown-up body wash that doesn’t feel like a 10-in-1”, this organic formula smells like the redwoods of Northern California with an energizing kick of black pepper. As a gender-neutral scent, it’s perfect to use across the whole family — and the gorgeous, recyclable packaging adds a nice touch to the household bathroom, too.
Customer Review | “Love this soap, smells like being in the evergreen forest- rinses clean and lathers well” – Amanda (Read all reviews.)
Also Available At: Credo
8. Alaffia
Best For | Dry skin
Natural Ingredients | Neem extract, shea butter, coconut oil, lavender oil
Price Range | $11 – $16
Calm your mind — and your skin — with Alaffia’s Shea Body Wash. Ethically made via West African women’s co-ops, this body wash blends unrefined shea butter, virgin coconut oil, neem extract, and lavender to heal and nourish your skin, no matter how dry it is. It packed an aromatic punch when we used it, akin to dropping a lavender bath bomb in the tub — but without the excess foam and bubbles. It was equal parts smooth and silky, which also provided much-needed hydration to our dry skin. Know that your dollars will support women, Fair Trade practices, and eco-friendly packaging, and you’ll get a long-lasting and effective body wash!
Customer Review | “Alaffia everyday shea body wash in lavender is simply amazing. The soap is plant based and has all natural ingredients which worked great for my sensitive skin. It leaves one feeling refreshed and moisturized. It has an amazing lavender scent. Which offers a soothing, relaxing and calming feeling. Yet, the smell is not a strong or overpowering. This is definitely a product I will be purchasing.” – Promom (Read all reviews.)
Also Available At: Thrive Market, Target
9. Burt’s Bees
Best For | Safe for shaving
Natural Ingredients | Coconut oil, citric acid, limonene
Price Range | $9 – $15
The Lavender and Honey Calming Body Wash from Burt’s Bees felt like an ethereal experience, instantly transporting us to summer fields in Provence, France. Sweet but not “bubblegum sweet,” this rich body wash smells more deeply of lavender as it lathers and foams. In a matter of minutes, we were left cleansed, calm, and ready for a good night’s sleep. With 97.8 percent natural and plant-based ingredients, you’ll feel fresh and oh-so-clean. Plus, you can use it for shaving even in the most sensitive areas.
Customer Review | “I really like this body wash! It’s gentle on my skin and doesn’t cause my eczema to flare up, and I feel clean when I use it. I also enjoy the light fragrance.” – Linda1 (Read all reviews.)
