8 Best Non Toxic Body Wash Products | Toxin Free Alternatives

Last Updated on April 1, 2023 by NonToxicSwaps

Did you know your skin absorbs 60% of what you put on it within 26 seconds of application? If you use a body wash to cleanse your skin you may be exposing yourself to carcinogenic ingredients on a daily basis, just by taking a shower!

Switching to a non toxic body wash can help you eliminate these toxic ingredients.

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Is Body Wash Toxic?

Common body washes on the market include toxic ingredients that are easily absorbed through the skin.

These toxins combine forces with toxins from all your other personal care, cleaning, and household products and can begin to make a negative impact on your health.

The accumulation of toxins within our bodies can cause a variety of health issues. Why take the risk when you can make a safer swap?!

The following recommendations are void of toxic ingredients found in the big brand body washes.

Toxins Found in Common Body Washes

The following toxic ingredients are included in body wash sold by common brands:

FRAGRANCE – endocrine disruptor, cover term for other toxic chemicals that include phthalates, which are linked to ADHD, organ toxicity, reproductive toxicity
PHENOXYETHANOL – likely contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, a known carcinogen, nervous system depressant, hormone disruptor, harmful to infants (even when absorbed into the skin)
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE – preservative, toxic irritant
SURFACTANTS, SLS, SLES – irritant, pot,ential carcinogen, hinders immune system, likely contaminated with 1, 4 Dioxane (carcinogenic)
BENZENE – carcinogenic, bone marrow damage, leukemia, blood disorders
SURFACTANTS, SLS, SLES – irritant, pot,ential carcinogen, hinders immune system, likely contaminated with 1, 4 Dioxane (carcinogenic)
Citric acid + Sodium benzoate (see below)

Citric acid + Sodium benzoate react with one another to form benzene, a known carcinogen. Both of these ingredients are common in a wide variety of personal care products. Without picking out these combined ingredients, you may be unknowingly exposing yourself to exposure in many of your products, especially those that claim to be “clean”.

DIY Body Wash Options

I’ve also included a DIY recipe (see #8)! With this recipe you can add your own preferred essential oils for the aroma of choice.

OR if you’re seeking specific skin care benefits, you can include a custom blend of essential oils to meet your skin care needs! You can add essential oils to any of these, although many do include them already.

1) Earth Mama Ginger Fresh Castile Body Wash

INGREDIENTS: Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Potassium Hydroxide+, Vegetable Glycerin*, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract*, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil*, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil*, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Citric Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract*, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice* +None present in final product *Organic

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2) GoThink Aloe & Tea Leaves Body Wash

Ingredients: Purified water, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, sodium methyl 2-sulfolaurate (&) disodium 2-sulfolaurate, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, glycerin, caprylyl glycol, starch hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, panthenol, allantoin, chamomile recutita (matricaria) flower extract, camellia sinensis (green tea) extract, calendula officinalis flower extract, arnica montana extract, beta glucan, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil

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3) Carina Organics Lavender Shampoo & Body Wash

Ingredients: Filtered Aqua, Potassium Cocoate (saponified Cocos nucifera / Coconut oil), Glycerin (vegetable), Pinus banksiana (pine) extract, Magnesium Chloride (Magnesium Oil), Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, Lavendula officinalis (lavender) oil, Matricaria chamomilla (chamomile) flower extract, Urtica dioca (nettle) leaf extract, Taraxacum officinale (dandelion) leaf extract, Trifolium pratense (clover) flower extract, Acetic Acid (Apple Cider Vinegar), Linum Usitatissimum (linseed) seed oil, Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed oil, Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, Persea gratissima (avocado) oil.

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4) 100% PURE French Lavender Shower Gel Natural Foaming & Hydrating Body Wash

Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis (Organic Aloe) Leaf Juice*, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water (Rose Hydrosol), Sodium Cocoate (Saponified Coconut Oil), Vegetable Glycerin, Extracts of Camelia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf, Asparagopsis Armata (Red Algae), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem and Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower, Mel (Lavender Honey), Extracts of Thymus (Thyme) Vulgaris Flower/ Leaf, Origanum Vulgare (Oregano) Leaf, and Rosmarinus (Rosemary) Officinalis Leaf, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil (Lavender) Essential Oil, Lonicera Caprifolium (Japanese Honeysuckle) Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Geraniol**, Limonene**, Linalool** *Certified Organic **Component of Natural Essential Oil

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5) Bubble & Bee Lemongrass Rosemary Shower Gel

Ingredients: Saponified organic coconut oil, saponified organic olive oil, saponified organic jojoba oil, organic vegetable glycerin, organic lemongrass essential oil, organic rosemary essential oil, organic guar gum, rosemary extract, organic aloe vera.

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6) Pipette Relaxing Body Wash

Ingredients: Water, aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, glycerin, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, squalane, magnesium chloride, cocoyl proline, sodium gluconate, citrus bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil, citrus nobilis (mandarin) oil, pelargonium graveolens (rose geranium) flower oil, dehydroacetic acid, benzyl alcohol, citric acid, limonene.

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