Body Wash, ranked by PFAS safety
35 products graded from Bad to Excellent, safest first. 35 grade Good or better and are worth buying.
Start here
The best non-toxic body wash, ranked safest first
Buyer’s guide
What to look for in body wash, and which brands grade best and worst
Worth buying Good or Excellent, safest first
Irish Spring
Men's Body Wash
aqueous liquid formulation, standard cosmetic base
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Limited concern
Surfactant-induced skin irritation
Limited concern
Eye irritation if misused
Moderate concern
Lower concern. Rinse-off body wash unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Irish Spring
Body Wash
aqueous surfactant solution, no known PFAS-targeted additives
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
Limited concern
Skin irritation from sodium lauryl sulfate
Limited concern
Lower concern. Liquid body wash typically lacks PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Irish Spring
Men's Moisture Blast Body Wash
aqueous liquid surfactant formulation
1,4-dioxane (synthesis byproduct)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Limited concern
Skin irritation from surfactant concentration
Limited concern
Typical body wash, lower PFAS concern than coated products.
⚠Risky category by default
Irish Spring
Men's 5-in-1 Body Wash
water-based liquid cleanser, surfactants
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Preservative irritation (1,4-dioxane risk)
Limited concern
Skin irritation from surfactant concentration
Limited concern
Lower concern. Liquid body wash unlikely to contain intentional PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Zest
2 In 1 Hair Body Wash For Men
Water, surfactants, glycerin, fragrance
Fragrance allergens (contact dermatitis, respiratory sensitivity)
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane (solvent/stabilizer contaminant)
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern for typical body wash formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
Zest
Body Wash
Water, cleansing surfactants, glycerin, botanical extracts
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed composition)
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane as cosmetic contaminant
Limited concern
Skin irritation from surfactant concentration
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern; typical rinse-off cosmetic.
⚠Risky category by default
Zest
Haus Body Wash
water-based cleansing formula, no coating disclosed
Fragrance allergens (synthetic fragrance mix)
Limited concern
Preservative irritation or overuse sensitivity
Limited concern
Body wash unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Eucerin
Eczema Relief Cream Body Wash
water-based emulsion, glycerin, mineral oil, botanical extracts
1,4-dioxane contamination
Limited concern
Lower concern. Liquid body wash formula has no typical PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Eucerin
Advanced Cleansing Body & Face Cleanser
aqueous cleansing solution, surfactants, glycerin, emollients
1,4-dioxane contamination
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens
Moderate concern
Preservative-induced bacterial or fungal overgrowth if contaminated
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern; liquid cleanser with no water-repellent coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Eucerin
AtoControl Bath & Shower Oil
mineral oil, emollients, water-based bath oil
Fragrance allergens (fragrance mix, essential oils)
Limited concern
Aspiration risk (if ingested by children)
Moderate concern
Lower PFAS concern for rinse-off cosmetic.
⚠Risky category by default
Eucerin
pH5 Wash Gel 400ml
Aqueous gel formulation, typically glycerin and water base
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance constituents
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane as a process contaminant
Limited concern
Lower concern. Rinse-off gel with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Zest
Body Wash Creamy Cocoa Butter Shea
water-based liquid body wash with cocoa butter and shea extracts
1,4-dioxane (contaminant)
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens
Moderate concern
Lower concern. Rinse-off cosmetic with no known PFAS application.
⚠Risky category by default
Suave
Moisturizing Body Wash with Glycerin & Vitamin E
aqueous surfactant blend, glycerin, vitamin E, preservatives
1,4-dioxane contamination
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
Limited concern
Lower concern liquid cosmetic without known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Suave
Essentials Body Wash
aqueous surfactant solution, typical cosmetic base
1,4-dioxane (fragrance/preservative contaminant)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergen sensitization
Moderate concern
Lower concern. Body wash is rinsed off immediately.
⚠Risky category by default
Suave
Body Wash
water-based liquid cleanser, surfactants and glycerin
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane (surfactant contaminant)
Limited concern
Lower concern. Liquid body wash has minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Suave
Essentials Body Wash Gentle
aqueous surfactant cleansing base, typical cosmetic formulation
1,4-dioxane (contaminant in surfactants)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and irritant compounds
Moderate concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Sodium lauryl sulfate skin irritation
Limited concern
Lower concern. Liquid body wash, no inherent PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Dial
Body Wash Gold
water, cleansing agents, fragrance, preservatives
Fragrance allergens and contact sensitizers
Limited concern
Skin irritation from anionic surfactants
Limited concern
Rinse-off cosmetic, inherently lower PFAS concern.
⚠Risky category by default
Dial
Body Wash Spring Water
aqueous body wash formulation
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Skin irritation from surfactant concentration
Limited concern
Lower concern. Liquid body wash unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Dial
Body Wash Lavender Jasmine
water-based surfactant cleansing formula, typical cosmetic liquid
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane (synthetic fragrance contaminant)
Limited concern
Bacterial or mold growth during storage
Limited concern
Lower concern. Body wash is unlikely to contain PFAS. Skip if concerned.
⚠Risky category by default
Dial
Body Wash Silk
water-based surfactants, glycerin, botanical extracts
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane contamination
Limited concern
Eye irritation from surfactants
High concern
Lower concern. Standard liquid body wash without known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Deep Moisture Body Wash
aqueous cleansing base (surfactants, humectants, emollients)
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
Limited concern
Microbial growth if contaminated during use
Limited concern
Eye irritation if contact occurs
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern without inherent formulation drivers, but brand makes no public commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Wash
aqueous liquid cleansing base (water, surfactants, humectants)
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Skin irritation from surfactant load or pH imbalance
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern for typical body wash without known triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Deep Moisture Body Wash with Pump
aqueous liquid cleanser in plastic pump bottle
1,4-dioxane (residual solvent contaminant)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Moderate concern
Lower concern for typical body wash lacking known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Kiehls
Kiehl's Body Fuel All-In-One Energizing Wash
aqueous cleanser, surfactants, glycerin, essential oils
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane (contaminant in surfactant ethoxylates)
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off liquid cleanser lacking fluorinated additives.
⚠Risky category by default
- 75Kiehls Kiehl's Original Musk Bath & Shower Liquid Body Cleanser
- 75Kiehls Kiehl's Bath Shower Liquid Body Cleanser
- 75Cetaphil Mercato Ultra Gentle Body Wash
- 75Cetaphil Cetaphil Moisturizing Relief Body Wash
- 75Cetaphil Cetaphil Ultra Gentle Refreshing Body Wash
- 75Dial Dial Advanced Clean Body Wash Gold
- 75Dial Dial Antibacterial Body Wash with Moisturizers
- 75Dial Dial Body Wash
- 75Dial Dial Refresh & Renew Body Wash Spring Water 16 fl.. oz. 4 pk.
- 75Dial Dial Body Wash Marula Oil
- 75Dial Dial Body Wash Sea Minerals
Get the safe list, free
The products we score each week, and the safest alternative in every category.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.