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The 10 Best Organic Body Washes That Are Good for Your Skin and the Environment

Going green never felt so good.

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Going all-natural with our beauty routine is the new standard. While there are tons of options for our face, the options get slimmer when we’re looking for a cleansing product for the neck-down. Add that issue to the lack of regulations behind the label “organic,” and finding an organic body wash that fits our needs sometimes seems impossible.

Best Organic Body Washes

“Not all body washes are created equal, as some can be too drying, harsh on the skin, or cause allergic reactions and other skin irritation,” says cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Michele Green, M.D. “It is important to be mindful of the products we use because some may contain ingredients that are toxic. Some of these chemicals can even travel through the bloodstream, and they can be harmful to our bodies.”

Ingredients to Look For

However, when there's a will, there's a way to find an organic body wash that works for you. Green suggests looking for an organic body wash with naturally derived ingredients like aloe vera and shea butter. She's also keen on organic body washes made with hydrating oils, including coconut, rosemary, olive, argan, and avocado.

If you're still looking for more direction, however, take a look at some of our favorite picks for the best organic body washes that deliver clean and refreshed skin without any hidden red flags. These 10 clean and effective organic body washes are nicer to your skin — and some are even made in recycled packaging, to boot.

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Best Overall
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Best Overall
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Best 2-in-1 Pick

Shampoo & Body Wash in Sweet Orange Vanilla

Shampoo & Body Wash in Sweet Orange Vanilla
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Best 2-in-1 Pick

Shampoo & Body Wash in Sweet Orange Vanilla

$12 at Amazon

This gentle, plant-based formula from The Honest Company uses botanical extracts to help you clean up. It's dermatologist-tested and tear-free, meaning it's safe for the whole family to use (including babies). It can even be used as a shampoo!

Plus, who doesn't love the energizing scent of sweet orange and classic vanilla?

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Best Herbal Formula

Natural Body Wash and Shower Gel in Moisturizing Herbs

Natural Body Wash and Shower Gel in Moisturizing Herbs
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Best Herbal Formula

Natural Body Wash and Shower Gel in Moisturizing Herbs

If you prefer a more herbal scent over the usual fruity ones, this body wash is definitely your answer. Not only is it a more affordable option, but it also contains the rich scent of sage for a fresh and earthy aroma, both in and out of the shower. It contains ultra moisturizing avocado oil, which is one of Dr. Green's favorite ingredients for softer skin.

“Avocado oil is anti-aging and anti-inflammatory — plus, it’s packed with potassium, along with vitamins A, D, E, and B-6,” she says. “Avocado is also high in proteins, amino acids, magnesium, folic acid, copper, iron, and lecithin, which are all great for the skin.”

She also adds that avocado oil provides the skin (and hair, FYI) with the nutrients needed to replenish our cells.

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Vegan Ingredients

Body Shower Gel in Rainforest Grown

Body Shower Gel in Rainforest Grown
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Vegan Ingredients

Body Shower Gel in Rainforest Grown

Reconnect with Mother Nature as you suds up with Rahua's plant-based shower gel. The nourishing, vegan ingredients of this wash provide a gentle clean, while the eucalyptus, lavender, and vanilla notes transport you straight to the spa ... in the comfort of your own bathroom.

This bar soap trumps the rest for its impressive, all-natural formula, which contains skin heroes like cleansing coconut, hydrating shea butter, and exfoliating volcanic rock.

“Shea butter has a high concentration of fatty acids and natural vitamins that can nourish the skin,” says Green. This option is a must-have for any bar soap lover’s shower.

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Most Soothing

Shower Gel in French Lavender

Shower Gel in French Lavender
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Most Soothing

Shower Gel in French Lavender

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Make bath or shower time even more relaxing with this French-lavender-scented body wash that's made from pure essential oils and organic ingredients like botanical extracts. The coconut-oil cleansing complex gently washes away dirt without drying out your skin, and there's also aloe vera, calendula, chamomile, and white tea extracts to help calm sensitive skin.

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Best No-Rinse Formula

Flash Bath No Rinse Body Cleansing Foam

Flash Bath No Rinse Body Cleansing Foam
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Best No-Rinse Formula

Flash Bath No Rinse Body Cleansing Foam

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How many times have you needed a shower post-work and pre-party, but only have a quick 20 minutes to get ready? We hereby present to you Yuni — a waterless body wash.

Yup, you heard that right! This no-rinse cleansing foam lifts dirt, sweat, and odor from the skin with its antibacterial blend of aloe vera, neem extract, and essential oils. It's time to get your party dress on, because now, you have no excuse.

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Best Splurge

Nourishing Wash

Nourishing Wash
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Best Splurge

Nourishing Wash

This luxurious body wash gets its rich woodsy-citrusy scent from a blend of essential oils, and skips synthetic fragrance and harsh cleansing agents. Instead, it's formulated with green and white tea — plus aloe leaf and olive fruit extracts — for a perfect lather.

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Best for Dry Skin

Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash

Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash
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Best for Dry Skin

Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash

Saturate your skin with this all-natural body wash from REN that's jam-packed with top-of-the-line essential oils that provide a deep, soothing clean.

The key ingredient — Moroccan rose otto oil — aids hydration, reduces inflammation, and relieves stress. It's basically everything you want to end your evening with ... except maybe a bottle of wine.

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Best for Sensitive Skin

Hibiscus & Fig Mineral Botanic Cream Wash

Amazon’s Choice
Hibiscus & Fig Mineral Botanic Cream Wash
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Best for Sensitive Skin

Hibiscus & Fig Mineral Botanic Cream Wash

Now 25% Off

Get silky-smooth skin with Ahava's creamy body wash that's crafted from Dead Sea minerals. The enriching body wash also has hibiscus extract for a moisturizing component, and fig extract that acts as an anti-inflammatory agent to nourish and calm any patchy red rosacea.

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Nicole Saunders
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Nicole Saunders is the beauty editor at Best Products with over seven years of experience researching, writing, and editing lifestyle content. She specializes in breaking down complicated topics, like high-frequency wands and microcurrent devices, into easy-to-understand guides. She takes great pride in heavily researching and testing featured beauty products, — such as hairdryers and foundations — on our site, and spotlights her all-time seasonal favorites in her quarterly column Best New Beauty. And she tests quite literally thousands of launches for our Beauty Awards package.

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Jennifer Hussein
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Jennifer is the former beauty editor for BestProducts.com, where she’s testing out everything from the latest lip gloss to the craziest skincare trend sweeping the online beauty-verse. Her work has been featured in Allure, Byrdie, HelloGiggles, and more. When she’s not swatching eyeshadow all over her arms, you can find the NYC-based editor scouring for hours on end for vintage finds, eating pad thai, and hanging out with her cat, Chunks.

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