As board-certified dermatologist Loretta Ciraldo, M.D., FAAD, told us about hypoallergenic products (which essentially means fragrance-free): “[Fragrance] is one of the most common ingredients to cause sensitivity, puffiness, itch, and rash.” We should note that even natural fragrances, like essential oils, can cause irritation for some—namely, those with hypersensitive skin. That’s why we rounded up our favorite fragrance-free body washes for your browsing pleasure. Not only are they free of irritants that can trigger sensitive skin, but our picks also simultaneously feed the skin barrier with nourishing ingredients. Considering sensitive skin, by definition, signals a compromised skin barrier, these are pretty solid lathers to add to your cart. Pro: Good for the whole family Con: Some find it too thick The Honest Company Soothing Therapy Eczema Body Wash ($12.95); amazon.com Pro: Large quantity Con: Low lather Naturium The Soother Sensitive Skin Body Wash ($14); target.com Pro: Contains niacinamide Con: Small pump Saltair Frargrance Free Body Wash ($12); saltair.com Pro: Contains antioxidant oils Con: Small amount Drunk Elephant Kamili™ Cream Body Cleanser ($20); sephora.com Pro: Doubles as a bubble bath Con: Might be too sudsy for some Maude Wash No.0 ($22); getmaude.com Pro: Good for face & body Con: Don’t use if you’re sensitive to foaming options One Love Organics Easy Does It Foaming Cleanser ($25); ulta.com Pro: Use as shave prep Con: Small amount Marie Veronique Shave Prep + Daily Wash ($35); credobeauty.com Pro: Great price & good for the whole family Con: No. unique skin supporting ingredients Native Unscented Body Wash ($14 for 2); amazon.com Pro: Instagram friendly Con: Low lather Nécessaire The Body Wash ($25); sephora.com Pro: Bars use minimal packaging Con: Charcoal can be drying Shea Radiance African Black Soap Bar ($24 for 3); amazon.com Pro: Coffee seed extract encourages circulation Con: Some find it too drying Frank Body A Clean Body Wash ($12.95); ulta.com Pro: Budget friendly Con: Can leave residue on the shower Dr. Bronner’s Pure Castile Liquid Soap Baby Unscented ($8.95); amazon.com Pro: Great for acne-prone skin Con: Can be strong for sensitive skin Beauty Counter Counter+ Charcoal Cleansing Bar ($28); beautycounter.com Our high standards also come from testing products—many, many products. Our editors and writers rigorously test and research the products featured in our roundups to offer you the best, most informed recommendations. When we write reviews, you can trust we spend quality time with the formulas: We don’t simply rave about products we’ve slathered on the back of our hands. We endorse products we’ve tried and loved. Learn more about our testing process and clean beauty standards here.
