27 Best Body Washes for Women, According To Dermatologists (2024)

This cleanser can be used in the shower or the bath and contains humectants to help skin maintain its moisture long after you've dried off. The eco-conscious will love the fact that both the packaging and the cap are fully recyclable.

Rave review: "Nice scent which is not overpowering. Very pleased with cleansing performance. Excellent foaming action. Most importantly, I feel very refreshed after a shower using this product."

Specifically-formulated for darker skin, this ultra-nourishing body wash contains a trio of African cocoa butter, shea butter, and nourishing multivitamin extracts to deeply cleanse and soften the skin at the same time.

Rave review: "I will not use any other body wash. There is no need. This product gives my body all the moisture I need."

Because it contains colloidal oatmeal, which has shown to reduce inflammation and stimulate collagen synthesis, this pick is great for sensitive skin, says Dr. Green. "Oatmeal contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a powerful ingredient for soothing and healing irritated skin."

Rave review: "My dermatologist recommended this product for my extra sensitive skin. I am in my eighties and always have had dry sensitive skin so I was skeptical of trying one more product that didn't work. But I was happily surprised. It does what it says it does."

Though the cheapest body wash on the list, it's just as worthy of your attention, says Dr. Hartman. "It has aloe to help add moisture and is free of dyes, parabens, sulfates and silicones, which ideal for people with sensitive skin."

Rave review: "I have tried numerous different body washes to find one that is gentle on skin, but also cleans well. I highly recommend this product."

If you love a beachy scent, Kopari's Hydrating Body Wash is for you. A simple lather, and your whole shower will smell like a piña colada. That's not all you get, though. The gel-based formula is packed with smoothing ingredients like coconut water, organic aloe vera juice and sea kelp.

Rave review: "I love how hydrating this body wash is! I can finally feel clean without stripping my skin!"

For patients with acne on their chest or back, Dr. Hartman says this hardworking body wash is a "go-to recommendation." Thanks to the a powerful punch of 2 percent salicylic acid, using this exfoliant wash even just one to two times per week in the shower can help reduce acne, he explains.

Rave review: "This works great in combination with my body scrub to stop my rough patches and bumpy skin."

Made from non-fragrant plant oils, this sulfate-free body wash is gentle enough for sensitive skin and won't further irritate dry skin. Instead, it relies on a multi-amino acid blend to rinse dirt and fatty acid-rich marula, sweet almond, sacha inchi seed, and maracuja oils to hydrate.

Rave review: "This smells so good! I love how it isn't so bubbly that all of it doesn't just fall of my loofah. It is so great to pair with the Sili body lotion. And the packaging of course is super cute!"

Plant-derived surfactants (aka cleansers!) rinse away dirt and other impurities, while a blend of marula, cacay, and meadowfoam smooth and soften skin.. For additional skin benefits, the formula is also packed with vitamins, including vitamins A, B3, C and E, as well as Omegas 6 and 9 and antioxidants.

Rave review: "This got me through the Covid blues and pregnancy when every scent made me nauseous. It’s so delightful to use and it makes me feel refreshed."

Though it doesn't foam like some other formulas, you'll love lathering up with this affordable body wash, which smells like a liquid Jolly Rancher. As a nice bonus, it's vegan and cruelty-free, too.

Rave review: "I LOVE the smell of this body wash. It smells like watermelon Jolly Ranchers but a little less sweet. It lathers well and doesn’t dry my skin. Perfect for summer!"

Dove's lightly-scented formula provides a great lather, and leaves your skin feeling clean and nourished. The secret is its MicroMoisture droplets—a plant-based moisturizer that contains no parabens or sulfates, but penetrates your skin to nourish its protective layer, so your skin won't dry out as quickly as it usually might.

Rave review: "This is a great product because it’s easy to use and leaves you feeling clean and fresh. The pump is great to have in the shower. It doesn’t make your skin feel dry but moisturized."

So much more than a hydrating body wash, this formula by Dermalogica has an invigorating blend of eucalyptus and lavender to awaken the senses first thing in the morning.

Rave review: "I love everything about this product!!! Smells like you are in a extravagant spa and feels like you just received a 90 minute massage. Heavenly!"

Because it's sulfate-free and formulated with only the gentlest cleansers, it won't irritate dry skin. It also works to restore a smooth, hydrated skin barrier, thanks to ingredients like jojoba oil.

Rave review: "I have very dry skin on my legs and arms and I use this body wash to help with that. It’s very soothing and helps lock moisture on my skin. Makes your skin feel smooth."

You'll certainly pay the price for this luxurious cleanser, but it's worth the indulgence. The pearlescent formula feels silky going on, infuses the skin with moisture, and smells heavenly.

Rave review: "I really enjoyed the scent and the amount of lather I got with this body wash. It did seem to last throughout the day and wasn’t drying to my skin."

Made of seven oils, this clear, lightweight cleanser froths when mixed with water to effortlessly clean while hydrating at the same time. The orange blossom neroli scent is the icing on the cake.

Rave review: "I use it always and am constantly getting compliments on how good I smell!"

Be kinder to the environment with this formula by Shark Tank-famous brand Blueland. You simply buy the starter set, which comes with a refillable bottle, then fill the bottle with the powdered plant-based wash. It's dermatologist-tested and loaded with oat and vitamin E for a rich moisturizing lather.

Rave review: "It actually does get really thick, and it smells so good! Works amazing. Love it!"

A favorite of Madfes, this drugstore body wash is loaded with glycerin for a moisturizing effect, plus contains niacinamide to calm irritated or rash-prone skin.

Rave review: "I use this for my psoriasis. It is gentle, fragrance-free, and does a good job."

This pick is approved by the National Eczema Association because it's fragrance-, sulfate-, phalate-, paraben-, and dye-free. It's nice and gentle, even if you're experiencing a flare up, thanks to soothing oats.

Rave review: "My son has very sensitive skin! This body was is amazing, doesn't irritate him or make him itchy. Love the simple and clean but effective ingredients—so glad we found this brand!"

Have large pores prone to clogging and breakouts? This product contains a combination of salicylic acid and glycerin to help unclog pores without drying out skin, says Dr. Jaliman.

Rave review: "This product saved my backne situation. I used to breakout all over my back and was so frustrated and stressed out about it. But just after a few uses, I already notice that the inflammation is under control."

You'll love the fresh and invigorating grapefruit scent. But what's even better? The foaming shower gel is packed with citrus fruit extracts, shea butter, and vitamins C and E to gently cleanse and brighten skin.

Rave review: "I love Hesperides. The scent lightly lingers after a shower but it’s not overwhelming. It is such a clean smell and you can also use it for bubble bath."

Part of the wildly popular Hydro Boost line by Neutrogena, this body wash is beloved by those with all skin types, says Dr. Madfes. That's because it contains a hefty dose of hyaluronic acid to keep skin moisturized longer.

Rave review: "Hydro boots gives dry skin the hydration it needs. My skin tends to be on the dryer side getting older and this lotion gives it what it needs to stay healthy."