11 Best Natural Body Washes With Organic Ingredients

Nontoxic Women's Body Washes With Luxurious Scents & Nourishing Formulas

Is there anything more luxurious than a nice hot shower or a long restful bath? We think not. It’s even better when you indulge with a natural body wash that leaves your skin feeling nourished and healthy, without stripping it of its natural oils. Instead of using harsh chemical formulas, try using products sourced from organic ingredients.

We’ve rounded up 11 body care brands with natural body washes that leave us cleaner than ever. Made with organic and natural ingredients, these are often cruelty-free, vegan, and nontoxic to boot. Whether you’re a gel, foam and loofah, or simple washcloth fan, there’s something for everyone.

Check out our guide to organic hair care brands too, so you can spruce up your whole shower situation.


1. 100% PURE

Natural & Organic | Certified USDA Organic ingredients, natural unrefined ingredients
Ethics | Cruelty-free, vegetarian, fragrance & dye-free, nontoxic
Best For | Normal/combo skin
Our Pick | Vanilla Bean Shower Gel
Price | $20 for 8 oz.

Indulge in a luxurious bath with 100% PURE. Its Vanilla Bean Shower Gel is nontoxic, 100 percent natural, and made with organic aloe, vanilla absolute, lavender honey, and Japanese honeysuckle for a sweet, aromatic scent. No matter your skin type, you’ll feel refreshed and soothed with this body gel.

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2. Weleda

Natural & Organic | Certified natural by NATRUE, organic & biodynamic farming, nontoxic
Ethics | Cruelty-free, recyclable packaging, water & energy conserving processes
Best For | Before bed
Our Pick | Relaxing Body Wash in Lavender
Price | $9.99 for 6.8 oz.

Founded in 1921, Weleda has been studying plants for 100 years, so you can certainly find relief in its expertise. In addition to using plant-based surfactants to gently cleanse the skin, this creamy Relaxing Body Wash uses mild plant oils too, like lavender to soothe your senses and nourishing sesame to keep your skin soft. Inhale the scent to embrace its calming qualities and then drift off to a restorative sleep.

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3. Plaine Products

Natural & Organic | Organic & natural ingredients
Ethics | Biodegradable, non-GMO, vegan, nontoxic, cruelty-free
Best For | Refilling & reusing
Our Pick | Natural Refillable Body Wash
Price | $30 for 16 oz.

Plaine Products’ Body Wash is made for low waste lifestyles! This refillable and reusable product is made with aluminum and can be purchased with or without a BPA-free plastic pump. (You can also send it back to recycle when you’re done using!) The formula itself will leave you with the softest skin, thanks to organic and natural ingredients like pineapple and papaya pulp extracts, bamboo silk, and aloe leaf juice. Stay clean, be clean.

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4. Alaffia

Natural & Organic | Organic & natural ingredients
Ethics | Fair Trade Certified, non-GMO, nontoxic, cruelty-free
Best For | Very dry skin
Our Pick | Shea Body Wash in Lavender
Price | $11.29 for 32 oz.

Calm your mind—and your skin—with Alaffia’s Shea Body Wash. Ethically made via West African women’s co-ops, this body wash blends unrefined shea butter, virgin coconut oil, neem extract, and lavender to heal and nourish your skin, no matter how dry it is. Know that your dollars will support women, Fair Trade practices, and eco-friendly packaging—and you’ll get a long-lasting and effective body wash.

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5. Dr. Bronner’s

Natural & Organic | Organic ingredients
Ethics | Fair Trade, vegan, eco-friendly, cruelty-free
Best For | Sensitive skin
Our Pick | Pure-Castile Liquid Soap
Price | $16.19 for 32 oz.

Looking for something versatile? What about an 18-in-1 Pure-Castile soap from Dr. Bronner’s? Made with organic hemp, peppermint, coconut, palm kernel, olive, and jojoba oils, your skin will soak in the highest quality ingredients around. It’s safe to use even on sensitive skin. Plus, this organic and certified Fair Trade soap can be used on your hands, face, body, and even around your home. Talk about multitasking.

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6. Puracy

Natural & Organic | 99.95 percent natural ingredients
Ethics | Cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free, give back, nontoxic, hypoallergenic
Best For | Babies & pets
Our Pick | Natural Body Wash in Citrus & Sea Salt
Price | $11.99 for 16 oz.

Hydrate and exfoliate naturally with Puracy’s Natural Body Wash, a pH-balanced formula that brings together coconut cleansers and Himalayan pink sea salt for a deep clean. Developed by PhD chemists, this bottle will last you nearly two months with everyday use, and you’ll be left with smooth, supple skin. With more than 4,000 reviews, it’s beloved and beneficial to everyone, including babies and pets.

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7. True Botanicals

Natural & Organic | Natural, sustainable ingredients
Ethics | Cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO
Best For | Children & families
Our Pick | Nourishing Wash
Price | $28 for 8 oz.

True Botanicals knows you shouldn’t have to decide between effective, luxurious, or safe body care products. That’s why it makes all three happen. The nourishing body wash is packed with green and white tea, aloe leaf, and olive fruit extract for a plant-based formula that keeps you spick-and-span without stripping your body’s natural oils. Best of all, it soothes skin of all ages, so you can stock up for the whole family. And with its enticing woods and citrus scent, we have a feeling everyone will be a fan.

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8. Bathing Culture

Natural & Organic | Certified organic
Ethics | Carbon neutral, vegan, cruelty free, biodegradable
Best For | Sensitive skin
Our Pick | Mind & Body Wash (Refillable Glass)
Price | $35 for 16 oz.

Bathing Culture launched in 2015 after its founders, two cyclists, joked they’d never be able to get clean. Sick of soaps that were either too watery or stripped their skin of moisture, the company’s Mind and Body Wash is made with certified organic ingredients like aloe vera, shea butter, and coconut, olive, and sunflower oils. Its signature scent, Cathedral Grove, is inspired by redwood groves and smells earthy, piney, and totally refreshing. Plus, the refillable bottle is 100 percent recycled.

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9. Ursa Major

Natural & Organic | Natural ingredients
Ethics | Cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free, fragrance-free
Best For | Foam & foaming gel
Our Pick | Citrus Riot Body Wash
Price | $24 for 8 oz.

No sulfates and all the lather: meet Ursa Major’s Citrus Riot Body Wash. If you’re a fan of suds and a deep clean, you’ll love this natural formula bringing together aloe, frankincense, lime peel, and more. With a bright citrus scent, you’ll be left with a zing and zest to take you through the day. (And if it turns out it’s not for you, Ursa Major offers a 30-day guarantee for exchanges or returns.)

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10. Burt’s Bees

Natural & Organic | Natural ingredients
Ethics | Cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free
Best For | Energizing morning showers
Our Pick | Citrus & Ginger Body Wash
Price | $8.99 for 12 oz.

If you’re a morning shower person, you can awaken your senses with Burt’s Bees’ Citrus & Ginger Body Wash. According to raves and reviews, think of the scent as a Moscow Mule meets a bowl of fresh grapefruit… yum. With 98.7 percent natural and plant-based ingredients, you’ll feel fresh and oh-so-clean. Plus, you can use it for shaving even in the most sensitive areas.

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11. Annmarie

Natural & Organic | Certified organic & natural ingredients
Ethics | Cruelty-free, non-GMO, eco-friendly, made in USA
Best For | Post-workout
Our Price | Rosemary Peppermint Body Wash
Price | $34 for 8 oz.

Say goodbye to irritated and dull skin and hello to reinvigorated and energized skin, thanks to Annmarie’s Rosemary Peppermint Body Wash. With rosemary, lemon balm, and peppermint essential oil, we love using it in the shower for a refreshing, cool wash after an intense workout. Made lovingly in the USA over several weeks, you’ll feel more confident than ever with this Made Safe- and Leaping Bunny-certified natural body wash.

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