Looking for the best organic shower gels to treat and soothe your skin? Healthista has rounded up options that smell amazing and are kind to both the planet and your skin. Concerned about micro-beads or harsh chemicals? Going organic with your shower gel offers these benefits and more. We tested these products to ensure they perform well and smell fantastic.
This shower gel acts like a moisturizer, nourishing, soothing, and protecting your skin. It’s perfect for delicate skin on the face and hands. According to the Cosmydor website, it’s rich in glycerin, with minimal water and maximum natural ingredients, and no artificial foaming agents or fragrances. It has a spicy scent from the plants packed into it, perfect for an energizing morning wash.
Another multifunctional option, this shower gel also works as an insect repellent. Packaged in eco-friendly sugar cane plastic, it’s registered as vegan. It cleans your body and doubles as a shampoo. Incognito claims that the bergamot and tea tree oil provide antiseptic and anti-fungal properties, helping with dandruff and even head lice. The smell is fresh, although slightly medicinal.
Weleda offers a creamy natural body wash with essential lemon oil for a vibrant scent. This vegan-friendly product has a zesty fragrance that lifts your spirits. The Citrus Creamy Body Wash leaves your skin feeling moisturized and refreshed with its thick, creamy texture.
Evolve Organic Beauty’s shower gel includes natural coconut and sugar extracts to cleanse and maintain skin’s pH balance. Organic Aloe Vera nourishes and calms irritation. The combination of essential oils like blood orange, cedarwood, and black pepper enhances blood flow, soothes, and provides antibacterial benefits. The gel has a fresh and natural scent.
Feelunique’s soothing shower gel blends rose, lavender, and orange scents. High levels of organic glycerin soften and can even be used as shampoo. It’s natural, organic, paraben-free, and vegan-friendly. Ideal for sensitive skin, it had no adverse effects on our tester with eczema.
Urtekram’s rose-scented shower gel makes you feel like you’re in a bed of roses. With nurturing aloe vera and glycerin, it cleans and softens your skin. According to our editor Anna, its economical use means a small amount goes a long way.
Dr. Bronner’s 18-in-1 Pure-Castile Soaps can handle nearly any cleaning task. They’re free of synthetic preservatives, detergents, and foaming agents. Meghan Markle has mentioned it as a must-have, and the lavender scent is perfect for a calming bedtime bath.
Bar soaps are another sustainable option. They have no plastic packaging and tend to last longer. A favorite is Weleda’s natural moisturizing soap, which uses nourishing coconut, jasmine, and sandalwood oils. It’s free of artificial perfumes and preservatives, and the compostable packaging is eco-friendly. The scent lingers on your skin, making it a delightful choice.
Weleda’s Lavender Bar Soap blends calming lavender with iris and viola extracts for gentle cleaning. Made from vegetable oils and natural plant extracts, it’s perfect for sensitive skin and leaves you feeling clean and refreshed.
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