The Best Non-Toxic Body Wash of 2026

We scored 35 body wash for PFAS forever chemicals and other hazards, then ranked them safest first. The top pick is Irish Spring Irish Spring Men's Body Wash at 75/100. Every score below links to the full breakdown of what earned it.

How to read these scores. PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Each grade is a model-based assessment built from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, brand disclosures, recalls and third-party lab results where they exist. Read the full rubric to see exactly what adds and removes points.
0% of the 35 body wash we scored fail our PFAS and toxin screen.
PFAS Authority, September 2026. Free to cite with a link. See the full dataset.

The safest PFAS-free body wash we have scored

  1. 1
    Irish Spring Men's Body Wash

    Irish Spring

    Men's Body Wash

    aqueous liquid formulation, standard cosmetic base

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade57Good
    🏷️

    Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Surfactant-induced skin irritation

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Eye irritation if misused

    Moderate concern

    45

    Lower concern. Rinse-off body wash unlikely to contain PFAS.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  2. 2
    Irish Spring Body Wash

    Irish Spring

    Body Wash

    aqueous surfactant solution, no known PFAS-targeted additives

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade67Good
    🏷️

    Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Skin irritation from sodium lauryl sulfate

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern. Liquid body wash typically lacks PFAS triggers.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  3. 3
    Irish Spring Men's Moisture Blast Body Wash

    Irish Spring

    Men's Moisture Blast Body Wash

    aqueous liquid surfactant formulation

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade63Good
    ⚠️

    1,4-dioxane (synthesis byproduct)

    Limited concern

    70
    🏷️

    Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Skin irritation from surfactant concentration

    Limited concern

    70

    Typical body wash, lower PFAS concern than coated products.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  4. 4
    Irish Spring Men's 5-in-1 Body Wash

    Irish Spring

    Men's 5-in-1 Body Wash

    water-based liquid cleanser, surfactants

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade63Good
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens and sensitizers

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Preservative irritation (1,4-dioxane risk)

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Skin irritation from surfactant concentration

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern. Liquid body wash unlikely to contain intentional PFAS.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  5. 5
    Zest 2 In 1 Hair Body Wash For Men

    Zest

    2 In 1 Hair Body Wash For Men

    Water, surfactants, glycerin, fragrance

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade67Good
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens (contact dermatitis, respiratory sensitivity)

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    1,4-dioxane (solvent/stabilizer contaminant)

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower PFAS concern for typical body wash formulation.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  6. 6
    Zest Body Wash

    Zest

    Body Wash

    Water, cleansing surfactants, glycerin, botanical extracts

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade63Good
    🏷️

    Fragrance allergens (undisclosed composition)

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    1,4-dioxane as cosmetic contaminant

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Skin irritation from surfactant concentration

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower PFAS concern; typical rinse-off cosmetic.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  7. 7
    Haus Body Wash

    Zest

    Haus Body Wash

    water-based cleansing formula, no coating disclosed

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade67Good
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens (synthetic fragrance mix)

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Preservative irritation or overuse sensitivity

    Limited concern

    70

    Body wash unlikely to contain PFAS.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  8. 8
    Eucerin Eczema Relief Cream Body Wash

    Eucerin

    Eczema Relief Cream Body Wash

    water-based emulsion, glycerin, mineral oil, botanical extracts

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade71Good
    ⚠️

    1,4-dioxane contamination

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern. Liquid body wash formula has no typical PFAS triggers.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy

Every body wash that passes, side by side

Sorted by score. Higher is safer.

#Body WashScoreRatingMade of
1Irish Spring Irish Spring Men's Body Wash75Excellentaqueous liquid formulation, standard cosmetic base
2Irish Spring Irish Spring Body Wash75Excellentaqueous surfactant solution, no known PFAS-targeted additives
3Irish Spring Irish Spring Men's Moisture Blast Body Wash75Excellentaqueous liquid surfactant formulation
4Irish Spring Irish Spring Men's 5-in-1 Body Wash75Excellentwater-based liquid cleanser, surfactants
5Zest Zest 2 In 1 Hair Body Wash For Men75ExcellentWater, surfactants, glycerin, fragrance
6Zest Zest Body Wash75ExcellentWater, cleansing surfactants, glycerin, botanical extracts
7Zest Haus Body Wash75Excellentwater-based cleansing formula, no coating disclosed
8Eucerin Eucerin Eczema Relief Cream Body Wash75Excellentwater-based emulsion, glycerin, mineral oil, botanical extracts

The body wash we would skip

Lowest scoring in this category, worst first.

Irish Spring Men's Body Wash

Irish Spring

Men's Body Wash

aqueous liquid formulation, standard cosmetic base

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade57Good
🏷️

Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Surfactant-induced skin irritation

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Eye irritation if misused

Moderate concern

45

Lower concern. Rinse-off body wash unlikely to contain PFAS.

⚠Risky category by default

Why this gradeBuy
Irish Spring Body Wash

Irish Spring

Body Wash

aqueous surfactant solution, no known PFAS-targeted additives

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
🏷️

Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Skin irritation from sodium lauryl sulfate

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. Liquid body wash typically lacks PFAS triggers.

⚠Risky category by default

Why this gradeBuy
Irish Spring Men's Moisture Blast Body Wash

Irish Spring

Men's Moisture Blast Body Wash

aqueous liquid surfactant formulation

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade63Good
⚠️

1,4-dioxane (synthesis byproduct)

Limited concern

70
🏷️

Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Skin irritation from surfactant concentration

Limited concern

70

Typical body wash, lower PFAS concern than coated products.

⚠Risky category by default

Why this gradeBuy

What we check on body wash

  • Confirmed PFAS, PTFE or fluoropolymer content, which is the heaviest penalty we apply.
  • Stain, water or grease resistant treatments, which usually mean fluorinated chemistry.
  • Whether the brand discloses what is in the product, or stays silent behind a “clean” claim.
  • Independent lab results and certifications where they exist.

Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.

The body wash brands that will not say

8 of the brands here publish nothing about PFAS at all. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is why none of them score well on disclosure.

Cetaphil, Dial, Dove, Eucerin, Irish Spring, Kiehls, Suave, Zest.

Common questions about PFAS-free body wash

Is body wash PFAS free?

Mostly not. Of the 35 body wash we have scored, 0% fail our PFAS and toxin screen, which leaves 35 that pass. The highest scoring is Irish Spring Irish Spring Men's Body Wash at 75 out of 100. The lowest is Irish Spring Irish Spring Men's Body Wash at 75.

What is the safest body wash you have scored?

Irish Spring Irish Spring Men's Body Wash, at 75 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is aqueous liquid formulation, standard cosmetic base. The runner up is Irish Spring Irish Spring Body Wash at 75.

Which body wash should I avoid?

The three lowest scoring we hold are Irish Spring Irish Spring Men's Body Wash at 75, Irish Spring Irish Spring Body Wash at 75, Irish Spring Irish Spring Men's Moisture Blast Body Wash at 75. The problem with the first is that made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).

Which body wash brands will not say whether they use PFAS?

8 of the brands we scored in this category publish nothing about PFAS at all, including Cetaphil, Dial, Dove, Eucerin, Irish Spring, Kiehls. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.

Do you lab test body wash?

No. We score from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, disclosures and third party lab results where they exist. Where a product has been independently tested we use that result and say so.

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Does a particular brand of body wash have PFAS?

We also wrote this up at length. PFAS in Body Wash: Which Brands Grade Best and Worst

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