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As you know, your skin is your largest organ, and its exposed to not only the environment around you but also to the products you chose to put on it. That means the good, the bad, and the ugly chemicals are absorbed all the time. Most would agree to the importance of minimizing exposure to potentially dangerous substances, especially when it comes to our skin care products. The list of things to avoid is long and healthier products usually cost a little more, but that price is worth it when we consider the unpleasantness we may be able to avoid* in the long-run by spending a few dollars more for organic, or non-GMO, or paraben-free, etc., skin care products.
As with the other categories, I have done a lot of the research for you so 99% of the products presented on this page truly are healthier alternatives to harsher soaps.
If any potentially unsafe products squeezed through the screening process, please let me know, and please feel free to suggest other great, healthier choices.
Bar Soap
O Naturals Moisturizing Body Wash Soap Bar Collection, 100% Natural and Organic, Infused with Therapeutic Essential Oils, Triple Milled, Vegan, Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free, (4 oz, Pack of 6):
Natural Handmade Essential Oil Soap Bars with Shea Butter, Coconut Oil and Jojoba Oil, Face and Body Soap Bar Gift Set for Women and Men, Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free, No Synthetic Fragrances, Synthetic Dyes, GMOs, or Animal Testing, (Gift Box):
Aspen Kay Naturals Dead Sea Mineral Mud Soap Bar, 100% Organic and Natural, with Activated Charcoal and Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils, Face Soap or Body Soap, For Men, Women and Teens, Chemical Free, Preservative Free, (4.5 oz):
Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Bar Soap Variety Gift Pack, Certified Organic and Vegan, (5 oz, Pack of 6):
Dr. Bronner’s Organic Pure-Castile Bar Soap, Certified Organic and Vegan, (5 oz):
Dr. Bronner’s Organic Pure-Castile Bar Soap, Baby-Mild, (5 oz, Pack of 2):
Carolina Castile Soap Gentle Unscented Castile Soap, Made with Organic Cocoa Butter and Olive Oil, (5 oz, Pack of 6):
Bali Soap Natural Bar Soap, (3.5 oz, Pack of 6):
Essentially Organic Soap Eucalyptus Tea Tree Hemp Soap Bar with Peppermint Leaves, Certified Organic Ingredients, Vegan, GMO-Free, Paraben-Free, Face and Body Wash for Combination and Oily Skin, Acne, Eczema, (4.5 oz):
SAPO Organic Bamboo Charcoal Soap Bar, Natural US Handmade, Helps with Acne, Psoriasis, Eczema, Coconut Oil, Oatmeal, Shea Butter, (4.8 oz):
Incredible By Nature All Natural Handmade Goat Milk Soap, Raw Organic Moisturizing Soap for Acne, Dry Skin, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rashes, Burns, and Sensitive Skin,Unscented, Non-GMO, Paraben-Free, (4.3 oz, Pack of 2):
Rise ‘N Shine Online 100% Raw African Black Soap with Coconut Oil and Shea Butter, Body Wash, Shampoo and Face Wash, Helps Clear Dry Skin, Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, Authentic Organic Homemade Soap from Ghana, Organic, (16 oz):
Falls River Soap Company White Tea and Ginger Soap Bar, Handmade Organic Herbal Bar with Therapeutic Essential Oils, Naturally Moisturizing for Skin and Face, with Shea Butter and Coconut Oil, (4 oz):
Aspen Kay Naturals Organic Turmeric Soap, 100% Natural and Organic, Loaded with Organic Turmeric, Gentle and Unscented, Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free, (4.5 oz):
The Yellow Bird Fragrance Free Shea Butter Soap for Sensitive Skin, Hypoallergenic, Natural, Unscented, Organic Ingredients, Moisturizing, Vegan, Artisan, Handmade, Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free, Non-GMO, (4.5 oz):
Kirk’s Original Coco Castile Soap, Sulfate-Free, (4 oz, Pack of 12):
South Of France Natural Bar Soap, Soy-Free, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Lemon Verbena, (6 oz, Pack of 2):
A Wild Soap Bar Desert Sage, All Natural, Vegan, Organic Bar Soap, Handmade, (3.5 oz):
Splendor Santa Barbara Tea Tree Pure Coconut Oil Soap with Organic Spirulina, Handmade, Vegan, All Natural, No Palm Oil, No Alcohol, No Parabens, No Sulfates, No Soy, No GMO’s, Gluten-Free, No Phthalates, Not Tested on Animals, No Plastic and No Artificial Colors, Moisturizing, with AAA+ Therapeutic-Grade Australian Essential Oil, (10.5 oz):
Farmers’ Market Organic Bar Soap, (5.5 oz, Pack of 2):
BubblePleasure Organic and Natural Soap, 100% Pure Orange and Vanilla Handmade Soaps Bar for Men, Women, and Kids, Chemical-Free and Preservative-Free, Handmade, Cruelty-Free, Vegan:
Schizandu Organics Charcoal Detox Bar Soap, Organic Herbal Skin Cleansing with Activated Charcoal, Natural Luxury for Facial and Body Detoxification, Moisturizing, Nourishing Beauty Bar, Vegan, Non-GMO, (4 oz):
Liquid Soap
Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Liquid Soap, Vegan, Organic, Non-GMO, Sulfate-Free Lavender, (32 oz):
Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Liquid Soap, Vegan, Organic, Non-GMO, Sulfate-Free, Baby Unscented, (32 oz):
Dr. Woods Raw Black Moisturizing Liquid Soap with Organic Shea Butter, Paraben-Free, Phthalate-Free, Gluten-Free, (32 oz):
Everyone 3-in-1 Soap Coconut Plus Lemon, Natural and Organic, Cruelty-Free, Paraben-Free, Polysorbate-Free, Disodium EDTA Free, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO Verified, Sulfate-Free, (32 oz):
Cove Castile Soap, Organic Argan, Hemp, Jojoba Oils, Multipurpose, Unscented, (33.8 oz):
Dr. Bronner’s Organic Lemongrass Lime Sugar Soap, 4-in-1 Organic Pump Soap for Home and Body, Certified Organic and Vegan, (12 oz):
Puracy Natural Liquid Hand Soap, Sulfate-Free Moisturizing Gel Hand Wash, Hypoallergenic, Vegan, No Triclosan, Paraben-Free, Gluten-Free, Biodegradable, Certified Cruelty-Free, Made in USA, Lavender and Vanilla, Pump Bottle, (12 oz, Pack of 4):
Dr. Woods Pure Peppermint Liquid Castile Soap with Organic Shea Butter, Paraben-Free, Phthalate-Free, Gluten-Free, (32 oz):
Dr. Woods Pure Almond Liquid Castile Soap with Organic Shea Butter, Paraben-Free, Phthalate-Free, Gluten-Free, (32 oz):
Sky Organics Organic African Black Soap, Raw Organic Soap for Acne, Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face and Body Wash, Authentic Liquid Black Soap with Cocoa, Shea Butter and Aloe, from Ghana, Hypoallergenic, Paraben-Free, Cruelty-Free, (8 oz):
Vermont Soap Organics Unscented Liquid Aloe Castile Soap, Sulfate-Free, (16 oz):
Carolina Castile Soap Orange Castile Soap with Organic Cocoa Butter, Sulfate-Free, Certified Organic, (32 oz):
Indigo Wild Zum Wash Natural Hand and Body Liquid Soap, Paraben-Free, 95% Organic Oils and Silk Proteins, Sulfate-Free, Frankincense and Myrrh, (8 oz):
South Of France Liquid Soap, Gluten-Free, Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free, Phthalate-Free, Orange Blossom Honey, (8 oz):
Pangea Organics Hand Soap, Italian White Sage, Geranium, and Yarrow, Best Natural Foaming Hand Soap, Rich in Botanical Extracts and Essential Oils, Vegan and Gluten-Free, Sulfate-Free, Non-GMO, (8.4 oz):
Farmstead Apothecary 100% Natural Foaming Hand Soap with Organic Coconut Oil and Organic Vitamin E Oil, Lemon Lavender, Vegan, Phthalate-Free, Sulfate-Free, Paraben-Free, (8.4 oz):
Natural Way Organics Ultra Mild Unscented Castile Soap, Perfect for Natural Skin Care and Hair Care, Make Your Own DIY Green Cleaning Products, 100% Pure, No Artificial Chemicals, Fragrances, or Colorants, (16 oz):
Black Hatchet Organic Charcoal Liquid Soap, Free of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Parabens, (8 oz, Pack of 3):
Beessential All Natural Foaming Hand Soap, Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free, GMO-Free, Gluten-Free, Alcohol-Free, PEG-Free, Never Tested on Animals, Made in the USA, Orange Essential Oils, Made with Moisturizing Aloe and Honey, (16 oz):
Eco-Me Natural Plant Extracts Hand Soap, Sulfate-Free, Phthlalate-Free, No Harsh Preservatives, Citrus Berry, (20 oz):
