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Cetaphil Restoraderm, Eczema Calming Body Wash

9/19 Best Ingredients
9/19 Good Ingredients
1/19 Unfavorable Ingredient
7/19 Natural Ingredients
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1,020+ Reviews Details on Amazon.com
Abrasive Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
1
  • sodium chloride
    Sodium Chloride. Table salt. Used as preservative or abrasive ingredient.
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
5
  • sodium trideceth sulfate
    Sodium Trideceth Sulfate. Cleansing agent
  • sodium lauroamphoacetate
    Sodium Lauroamphoacetate. Cleansing Agent
  • cocamide mea
    Cocamide Mea. Cleansing agent
  • citric acid
    Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
  • disodium edta
    Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
3
  • butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
    Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.
  • niacinamide
    Vitamin B3. Moisturizes skin and improves skin appearance.
  • caprylyl glycol
    Caprylyl Glycol. Skin conditioner, moisturizer
Anti-aging Ingredients
3
  • glycerin
    Glycerin. Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
  • arginine
    Arginine. Antioxidant properties
Healing Ingredients
2
  • helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
    Sunflower Seed Oil. Sunflower seed oil is used as an emollient. It is a good source of Vitamin E and helps heal dry skin.
  • allantoin
    Allantoin. Heals damaged skin
Conditioning Ingredients
1
  • guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride
    Guar Gum. Skin conditioning agent
Neutral Ingredients
3
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • sodium pca
    Sodium Pca. Emulsifying agent
  • 1 2 hexanediol
    Hexanediol. Solvent
Unfavorable Ingredients
1

St. Ives Soft and Silky Body Wash, Coconut and Orchid

11/17 Best Ingredients
4/17 Good Ingredients
2/17 Unfavorable Ingredients
6/17 Natural Ingredients
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Abrasive Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
1
  • sodium chloride
    Sodium Chloride. Table salt. Used as preservative or abrasive ingredient.
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
5
  • sodium laureth sulfate
    Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • cocamide mea
    Cocamide Mea. Cleansing agent
  • tetrasodium edta
    Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
  • citric acid
    Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
  • stearamide amp
    Stearamide Amp. Cleansing agent
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
5
  • butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
    Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.
  • theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter
    Cacao Oil. Emollient, skin protecting properties
  • simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) butter
    Jojoba. Moisturizer
  • cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit extract
    Coconut Oil. Skin-conditioning agent, moisturizing properties
  • ppg 9
    Ppg-9. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Anti-aging Ingredients
1
Neutral Ingredients
3
  • water (aqua)
    Aqua. Water
  • fragrance (parfum)
    Fragrance.
  • glycol stearate
    Glycol Distearate. Thickener, emulsifier
Unfavorable Ingredients
2

Puracy Natural Body Wash

10/17 Best Ingredients
6/17 Good Ingredients
1/17 Unfavorable Ingredient
5/17 Natural Ingredients
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5,590+ Reviews Details on Amazon.com
Abrasive Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
1
  • himalayan pink sea salt
    Salt. Nourishing ingredient, skin-conditioning agent, abrasive when in granules.
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
6
  • sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate (coconut based cleanser)
    Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • lauryl glucoside (vegetable based cleanser)
    Lauryl Glucoside. Cleansing agent
  • coco glycinate (coconut based cleanser)
    Coco Glycinate. Cleansing Agent
  • coco glucoside (coconut based cleanser)
    Coco-glucoside. Coconut derived surfactant, cleansing agent
  • tetrasodium glutamate diacetate (plant based cleanser)
    Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate. Chelating agent
  • citric acid (plant based preservative)
    Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
2
  • glyceryl oleate (plant based skin softener)
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • caprylyl glycol (coconut based preservative)
    Caprylyl Glycol. Skin conditioner, moisturizer
Protective Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
1
  • caprylhydroxamic acid (coconut based preservative)
    N-hydroxyoctanamide. Antibacterial agent, anti-inflammatory agent.
Anti-aging Ingredients
1
  • vegetable glycerin (plant based skin softener)
    Vegetable Glycerin. Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Neutral Ingredients
5
  • purified water
    Aqua. Water
  • sodium cocoamphoacetate (coconut based cleanser)
    Sodium Cocoamphoacetate. Cleansing agent. Believed to be non-irritating however cases of contact allergy exist.
  • pink grapefruit essential oil
    Grapefruit. Fragrance ingredient. Inconsistent evidence for phototoxicity.
  • natural fragrance
    Fragrance.
  • ethylhexylglycerin (biodegradable preservative)
    Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin. Preservative derived from natural substances
Unfavorable Ingredients
1

Burt's Bees Peppermint and Rosemary Body Wash

12/33 Best Ingredients
18/33 Good Ingredients
3/33 Unfavorable Ingredients
15/33 Natural Ingredients
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810+ Reviews Details on Amazon.com
Abrasive Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
1
  • sodium chloride
    Sodium Chloride. Table salt. Used as preservative or abrasive ingredient.
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
6
  • decyl glucoside
    Decyl Glucoside. Cleansing agent
  • lauryl glucoside
    Lauryl Glucoside. Cleansing agent
  • sucrose laurate
    Sucrose Laurate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • sodium cocoyl hydrolyzed soy protein
    Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein. Cleansing agent
  • coco glucoside
    Coco-glucoside. Coconut derived surfactant, cleansing agent
  • citric acid
    Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
3
  • glyceryl oleate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate
    Palm Glycerides Citrate. Emollient
  • glucose
    Sugar. Humectant
Protective Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
2
  • rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract
    Rosemary. Antimicrobial, skin-conditioning agent
  • cymbopogon schoenanthus extract
    Lemongrass. Antibacterial and Antifungal properties. Avoid if you have lemongrass allergies!
Anti-aging Ingredients
5
Healing Ingredients
6
  • achillea millefolium extract
    Yarrow. Anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. Considered safe to use when applied to skin.
  • chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract
    Chamomile. Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
  • humulus lupulus (hops) extract
    Hops Extract. Skin-conditioning agent with anti-inflammatory properties
  • lecithin
    Phospholipids. Improves dry skin and is an essential structural components of cell membranes
  • hydroxypropyltrimonium honey
    Honey. Antibacterial properties. Heals broken skin.
  • potassium iodide
    Potassium Iodide. Used for treatment of dermatoses and a variety of other skin conditions
Neutral Ingredients
7
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • mentha piperita (peppermint) oil
    Peppermint. Fragrance, considered safe as used in cosmetics
  • melissa officinalis leaf extract
    Lemon Balm. Fragrance
  • fragrance
    Fragrance.
  • glucose oxidase
    Glucose Oxidase. Preservative
  • potassium thiocyanate
    Potassium Thiocyanate. Stabilizer
  • limonene
    Limonene. Fragrance
Unfavorable Ingredients
3

Desert Essence Coconut Body Wash

12/26 Best Ingredients
10/26 Good Ingredients
4/26 Unfavorable Ingredients
13/26 Natural Ingredients
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30+ Reviews Details on Amazon.com
Abrasive Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
2
  • sodium chloride
    Sodium Chloride. Table salt. Used as preservative or abrasive ingredient.
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
5
  • citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract
    Orange. Fragrance, cleansing ingredient
  • sodium coco sulfate (coconut derived)
    Sodium Coco Sulfate. Cleansing agent
  • decyl glucoside
    Decyl Glucoside. Cleansing agent
  • citric acid
    Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
  • lauryl glucoside (plant derived)
    Lauryl Glucoside. Cleansing agent
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
5
  • cocos nucifera (coconut) oil
    Coconut Oil. Skin-conditioning agent, moisturizing properties
  • saccharum officinarum (sugar cane) extract
    Sugar Cane. Skin-conditioning and moisturizing properties
  • simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
    Jojoba. Moisturizer
  • butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
    Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.
  • stearyl citrate (vegetable derived)
    Stearyl Citrate. Emollient, skin-conditioning agent.
Anti-aging Ingredients
2
  • vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract (bilberry)
    Bilberry. Great antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties
Conditioning Ingredients
1
  • acer saccharum (sugar maple) extract
    Sugar Maple. Skin clearing ingredient
Neutral Ingredients
7
  • water (aqua)
    Aqua. Water
  • vanilla planifolia fruit extract
    Vanilla. Fragrance
  • citrus grandis (grapefruit) fruit extract
    Grapefruit. Fragrance ingredient. Inconsistent evidence for phototoxicity.
  • dehydroacetic acid
    Dehydroacetic Acid. Preservative. No skin reacitons
Unfavorable Ingredients
4

NIVEA Creme Sensitive Body Wash

8/18 Best Ingredients
8/18 Good Ingredients
2/18 Unfavorable Ingredients
5/18 Natural Ingredients
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Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
6
  • sodium myreth sulfate
    Sodium Myreth Sulfate. Cleansing agent. Can be irritating to skin if concentration exceeds 6%, however such concentration is not advised for use in cosmetic products.
  • sodium laureth sulfate
    Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • peg 90 glyceryl isostearate
    Peg 90 Glyceryl Isostearate. Cleansing agent
  • peg 200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate
    Peg-200 Glyceryl Palmate. Cleansing agent
  • laureth 2
    Laureth 2. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • citric acid
    Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
2
  • peg 7 glyceryl cocoate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Anti-aging Ingredients
1
Healing Ingredients
2
  • bisabolol
    Bisabolol. Oil usually derived from chamomile. Soothing properties.
  • chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract
    Chamomile. Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
Neutral Ingredients
5
  • water/agua
    Aqua. Water
  • fragrance/fragrancia
    Fragrance.
  • peg 40 hydrogenated castor oil
    Castor Oil. Emulsifying agent. Patients with occupational dermatoses may have a reaction to castor oil
  • styrene/acrylates copolymer
    Styrene/acrylates Copolymer. Filler
  • polyquaternium 7
    Polyquaternium 7. Anti-static agent
Unfavorable Ingredients
2

Softsoap Exfoliating Coconut Scrub Body Wash

7/16 Best Ingredients
7/16 Good Ingredients
2/16 Unfavorable Ingredients
5/16 Natural Ingredients
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Abrasive Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
1
  • sodium chloride
    Sodium Chloride. Table salt. Used as preservative or abrasive ingredient.
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
4
  • sodium laureth sulfate
    Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • laureth 4
    Laureth 4. Surfactant
  • tetrasodium edta
    Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
  • citric acid
    Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
2
  • cocos nucifera (coconut) oil
    Coconut Oil. Skin-conditioning agent, moisturizing properties
  • hydrogenated jojoba oil
    Jojoba. Moisturizer
Healing Ingredients
1
  • prunus armeniaca (apricot) seed powder
    Apricot Kernel Oil. Rich in vitamins. Used as an emollient with anti-inflammatory properties.
Sunscreen Ingredients
1
  • titanium dioxide
    Titanium Dioxide. Sunscreen ingredient
Neutral Ingredients
5
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • acrylates copolymer
    Styrene/acrylates Copolymer. Filler
  • fragrance
    Fragrance.
Unfavorable Ingredients
2

NIVEA A Touch Of Happiness Body Wash

8/17 Best Ingredients
7/17 Good Ingredients
2/17 Unfavorable Ingredients
5/17 Natural Ingredients
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Abrasive Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
1
  • bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract
    Bamboo. Used as a moisturizer or abrasive agent
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
3
  • sodium laureth sulfate
    Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • peg 200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate
    Peg-200 Glyceryl Palmate. Cleansing agent
  • citric acid
    Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
3
  • peg 7 glyceryl cocoate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • glyceryl glucoside
    Glyceryl Glucoside. Increases AQP3 mRNA levels in the skin and reduced transepidermal water loss.
  • prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil
    Sweet Almond. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Protective Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
1
  • sodium salicylate
    Sodium Salicylate. Preservative, anti-inflammatory effects
Anti-aging Ingredients
1
Neutral Ingredients
6
  • water/agua
    Aqua. Water
  • fragrance/fragrancia
    Fragrance.
  • peg 40 hydrogenated castor oil
    Castor Oil. Emulsifying agent. Patients with occupational dermatoses may have a reaction to castor oil
  • polyquaternium 7
    Polyquaternium 7. Anti-static agent
  • styrene/acrylates copolymer
    Styrene/acrylates Copolymer. Filler
  • yellow 6
    Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.
Unfavorable Ingredients
2

St. Ives Nourish and Soothe Body Wash

9/19 Best Ingredients
7/19 Good Ingredients
3/19 Unfavorable Ingredients
4/19 Natural Ingredients
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Abrasive Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
1
  • sodium chloride
    Sodium Chloride. Table salt. Used as preservative or abrasive ingredient.
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
5
  • sodium laureth sulfate
    Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • cocamide mea
    Cocamide Mea. Cleansing agent
  • tetrasodium edta
    Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
  • citric acid
    Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
  • stearamide amp
    Stearamide Amp. Cleansing agent
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
3
  • butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
    Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.
  • avena sativa (oat) meal extract
    Oat. Moisturizer
  • ppg 9
    Ppg-9. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Anti-aging Ingredients
1
Neutral Ingredients
6
  • water (aqua)
    Aqua. Water
  • fragrance (parfum)
    Fragrance.
  • glycol stearate
    Glycol Distearate. Thickener, emulsifier
  • blue 1 (ci 42090)
    Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.
  • red 33 (ci 17200)
    Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.
  • yellow 5 (ci 19140)
    Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.
Unfavorable Ingredients
3

NIVEA Care and Coconut Moisturizing Body Wash

6/15 Best Ingredients
7/15 Good Ingredients
2/15 Unfavorable Ingredients
5/15 Natural Ingredients
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Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
3
  • sodium laureth sulfate
    Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • peg 200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate
    Peg-200 Glyceryl Palmate. Cleansing agent
  • citric acid
    Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Body Wash)
3
  • peg 7 glyceryl cocoate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • glyceryl glucoside
    Glyceryl Glucoside. Increases AQP3 mRNA levels in the skin and reduced transepidermal water loss.
  • simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
    Jojoba. Moisturizer
Anti-aging Ingredients
1
Healing Ingredients
1
  • helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
    Sunflower Seed Oil. Sunflower seed oil is used as an emollient. It is a good source of Vitamin E and helps heal dry skin.
Neutral Ingredients
5
  • water/aqua
    Aqua. Water
  • peg 40 hydrogenated castor oil
    Castor Oil. Emulsifying agent. Patients with occupational dermatoses may have a reaction to castor oil
  • polyquaternium 7
    Polyquaternium 7. Anti-static agent
  • styrene/acrylates copolymer
    Styrene/acrylates Copolymer. Filler
  • fragrance/fragrancia
    Fragrance.
Unfavorable Ingredients
2