10 Best All Natural Body Wash
There is nothing better than a warm relaxing bath after a hard-working day. Especially as we are counting down days to Christmas, we all dream of those cold(or not) days that we have super warm baths, we wear our cozy pj's and we enjoy our family time. But, bath time could be better by using an all-natural body wash!
What's the difference between a natural body wash and a regular one?
The difference between them is that the natural body wash is free from harmful chemicals, synthetic fragrances, and colors and is also environmentally friendly as it is made from sustainable ingredients or the packaging is eco-friendly. A natural body wash can be more luxurious as it often contains the best emollients but at the same time cleansing and of course affordable.
What are the ingredients I should look for?
When you are looking for a natural body wash you should look for natural oils and organic ingredients that will cleanse and hydrate your body without drying out and reducing your skin's essential oils. Generally, good ingredients are the following:
• Sodium lauroyl isethionate which is a mild and gentle soap with great cleansing properties
• Shea butter
• Coconut oil
• Milk protein
• Aloe vera
• Vitamin E
• Olive oil
• Green tea
• Sea salt
• Essential oils
You should avoid:
•Sodium lauryl sulfate(SLS): Sulfates are harsh for your skin and can cause irritations especially if you have sensitive skin or a medical condition like eczema or psoriasis.
•Parabens: studies have shown that parabens are related to disruptions of hormone function that is related to increased risk of breast cancer as they can penetrate the skin and act as a weak estrogen.
•Polyethylene / PEGs: they can reduce the skin's moisture levels and speed up aging. Also, if they are used to damaged skin can cause irritations so avoid them if you have sensitive skin.
•Fragrances: You should really avoid artificial fragrances if you want a natural body wash. Artificial fragrances contain up to 100 different chemicals and are linked to allergies, chronic headaches, and some ingredients also are related to birth defects, cancer, and central nervous system disorders. Look for a body wash with natural fragrance or essential oil and not ''perfume'' or ''fragrance oil''.
10 best all-natural body wash
Shea Moisture 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Body Wash
If you are a coconut lover, that's your body wash! With organic raw shea butter, 100% virgin oil coconut, coconut milk, and acacia Senegal this body wash will clean and moisture your body with notes of luxury. The organic raw shea butter deep moisturizes your skin while the acacia Senegal seals the moisture and the coconut oil with the coconut milk makes your skin smoother and softer. Also, it is a natural antifungal and antibacterial wash as it contains coconut oil so it can be helpful with body acne. A huge plus for this body wash is that it is made with FairTrade ingredients.
Desert Essence Organics Body Wash
This body wash is ideal for your sensitive skin. Organic aloe vera and green tea are the main ingredients that will soothe and moisturize your irritated skin and offer a dose of powerful protective antioxidants. Also, it contains coconut-derived surfactants that clean your skin without drying it and its natural fragrance and color. Your sensitive skin will be blessed!
Plant Apotherapy Be Well Botanical Aromatherapy Body Wash
This body wash has a very different philosophy than the regular ones. It uses the organic essential oils of eucalyptus and bergamot to clear your stuffy nose, invigorate your mind, and relieve your anxiety. Its curative properties make it perfect for these cold COVID-19 days. It also contains organic vegetable oil soap that cleanses your skin without drying it. It is cruelty-free, gluten-free, SLS-free, eco-friendly and FairTrade certified, don't miss it!
Puracy Natural Body Wash Citrus & Sea Salt
This pure body wash will cleanse, hydrate, and exfoliate your body with a formula that contains Himalayan pink sea salt and coconut-derived cleansers. It is SLS-free, cruelty-free, hypoallergenic, and has a pH-balanced formula that is gentle even for babies and pets! This ''small'' bottle is designed to last at least 2 months with daily use and there is also a refill pack for a more eco-friendly option.
Basd Body Care Body Wash
The Basd Body Care Body Wash is the simple body wash you are looking for! It is light wear, hydrating, cleansing, and calming and it comes in various scents. Choose between Creme Brule, mint,citrus&grapefruit, and sandalwood for a whole different experience every time! My personal favorite is the sandalwood as it is sexy, seductive, and earthy. All scents are non-artificial and they are made from a combination of essential oils.
Alaffia Everyday Shea Body Wash
Alaffia is a FairTrade certified company that offers natural, eco-friendly, cruelty-free, SLS-free, and free from artificial color and fragrance products. The Everyday Shea Body Wash contains neem extract, unrefined raw shea butter, and virgin coconut oil so it cleanses, nourishes, and protects your skin. It is perfect for very dry skin and it comes in 3 fragrances: lavender, passion fruit, vanilla mint, and unscented.
Dr.Bronner's Pure- Castile Liquid Soap
This is probably the most interesting and weird body sope you have seen so far. It is made with organic hemp, peppermint, coconut, palm kernel, olive, and jojoba oils and it is perfect for your everyday bath routine as it will cleanse and moisturize your skin perfectly. What's the weird part of it? Actually this is not just a body wash, it is an 18-in-1 FairTrade certified soap that could be used as body wash, hand soap, face wash, shampoo, dish wash, baby soap, pet soap but also you can do laundry, mopping and a lot of other housework!
The Honest Company Honest Shampoo and Body Wash
This 2-in-1 body wash and shampoo is the perfect choice for a family as it is suitable even for babies. It contains aloe vera, chamomile, calendula, coconut oil jojoba, and quinoa extract for a tear-free and luxury bath that will leave your skin moisturized from head to toe. It is ''honestly made'' without SLS, parabens, and artificial fragrances and it comes in 3 scents: sweet orange vanilla, sweet almond, lavender, and unscented.
Ursa Major Morning Mojo bar soap
Bar soaps are more convenient and help you with your zero waste lifestyle. The Morning Mojo is a great choice if you want something really refreshing for your morning bath(and not only!). Its all-natural formula contains shea butter, cleansing coconut, and exfoliating rock but also peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary, and grapefruit aroma. It is made from 100% natural ingredients and it is fragrance-free, paraben-free, SLS-free, and cruelty-free.
Yuni Flash Bath No-Rinse Body Wash and Cleansing Foam
This is a very different body wash as it is no rinse. That means that you put the foam on your body and massage it until it is absorbed. It is a great alternative to a real bath when you are in a rush or you just finished your workout and you want a refresh. This cleansing foam can remove bacteria, dirt, and sweat with its formula that contains aloe vera, neem extract, and essential oils and it is perfect for these COVID-19 days. It is paraben-free, SLS-free, and cruelty-free and contains a natural fragrance.
Conclusion
You can see now that the options are unlimited when it comes to all-natural body wash and you just have to choose what works best for you. Don't forget to search for the ingredients in the list above as many body washes appear to be ''natural'' but contain some hidden ingredients that could be really harmful. Keep in mind that it will be really helpful if you choose also an environmentally friendly body wash, don't think only about the good ingredients for your body!