Nothing is more horrifying and frustrating than trying out a new body wash you were excited about only to break out in hives or pimples a couple of hours later (or even worse, immediately) after leaving the shower. Most people have this experience from time to time with a product that’s clearly not agreeable with their body chemistry. If you have sensitive skin, it’s even more common since many cleansers on the market have harsh ingredients known to cause noticeable adverse reactions.
So what’s a person to do? While it may be easier to just stop using body washes outright, you don’t necessarily have to when there are gentle options that won’t cause your body to freak out but are still moisturizing and won’t leave you with dry, crackly skin.
If you’re tired of getting skin flare-ups from liquid body cleansers but don’t want to quit them just yet, here are 10 gentle body washes for sensitive skin.
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10 Gentle Body Washes For Sensitive Skin
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Grown Alchemist
Body Cleanser, $28 at Net-a-Porter
This shower gel, which is infused with powerful antioxidants and oils, protects and conditions skin as it cleanses so you’re left feeling soft and radiant.
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Maapilim
Soap, $33 at Maapilim
A gentle body wash that’s packed full of hydrating and inflammation-reducing ingredients, such as sage and argan oils.
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Dr Roebuck's
Straya Soothing Hand + Body Wash, $30 at Sephora
Lather up with this antioxidant-laden body wash suitable for your hands and body for a refreshing and rejuvenating shower.
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Captain Blankenship
Lemongrass & Mint Sea Mineral Soap, $24 at Captain Blankenship
In addition to its colorful and fun packaging, this mineral soap is made up of all natural ingredients, including organic aloe vera, which works wonders at adding moisture to skin and can even calm inflammation.
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Goop
G.Tox Glacial Marine Clay Body Cleanser, $30 at Credo
Formulated with rich glacial marine clay, this creamy cleanser from Goop will give you a deep, luxurious clean and leave your skin feeling supple and really moisturized.
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Urban Hydration
Hemp Coconut Oil Body Wash, $12.99 at Urban Hydration
If you're on the lookout for something to combat your excessive dryness, this hydrating, coconut oil-rich body wash is the one for you.
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Dove
Sensitive Skin Body Wash, $5.99 at Target
If you love formulas that give you big, poofy lather, give this product a whirl. Made just for sensitive skin, it’s incredibly mild (but still does a great job whisking away dirt), hypoallergenic and nourishing.
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Olay
Sensitive Skin Body Wash, $5.19 at Bed Bath & Beyond
A lightweight, dermatologist-tested body wash for sensitive skin that effectively locks in moisture as it washes away grime so your skin won't feel dry or stripped once you’ve left the shower.
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Susanne Kaufmann
Shower/Shampoo, $70 at Net-a-Porter
This sleek-looking, multifunctional shower gel that doubles as a shampoo boasts aloe vera and sage to strengthen your skin and hair’s moisture barriers as it dissolves buildup. If you’re not ready to pull the trigger on a full-size bottle, there is a travel-size option available.
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Schmidt's
Jasmine Tea Body Wash, $9.99 at Target
Just like the brand's popular natural deodorants, this lightly scented (but not overbearing), plant-based formula from Schmidt’s is free of artificial dyes, fragrances, parabens, sulfates and other commonly used components in popular body washes that are known to irritate sensitive skin.
