Description: Body soaps are used to cleanse the skin of dirt, oil and sweat. They can be found in a liquid or bar form. Most types of body washes can be used on all skin types.
What to look for: Look for products containing vegetable-/plant-based ingredients such as: decyl polyglucose, sodium lauryl sarcosinate, cocamidopropyl betaine, cocoglucoside and glyceryl cocoate, and essential oils to restore moisture after cleansing and provide a nice clean scent.
Uses: Helps our skin stay clean and fresh. Keeps body odors at bay. Helps us to avoid infection and prevent skin conditions/disease.
Where to find: Health Food Stores and Online Resources.
Avoid: Products containing lauryl/laureth sulfates. Artificial scents, dyes, preservatives or animal based ingredients. Do not use products that were tested on animals.