When you are pregnant, it's important to use safe and gentle products and body wash is no exception. Here's a list of safe body wash for pregnancy and why.
Best body wash
- C'est Moi vanilla vibes cleansing body wash
- Attitude nourishing body wash
- Sea Kind glow body wash
- Native lavender and rose body wash
- Method body simply nourish body wash
1. C'est Moi body wash
C'est Moi is our top choice because it is EWG-verified, dermatologist-test, and clinically tested on sensitive skin.
What we love:
- EWG verified (meaning it's made with safe ingredients.)
- It's hypoallergenic.
- It's not tested on animals.
2. Attitude nourishing body wash
Another great choice is this Attitude nourishing body wash. It's also EWG verified, dermatologist-tested, and hypoallergenic.
What we love:
- EWG verified (meaning it's made with safe ingredients.)
- It's hypoallergenic.
- It's not tested on animals.
3. Sea Kind Glow body wash
This body wash has a refreshing scent you will absolutely love, and it's also EWG-verified.
What we love:
- EWG verified (meaning it's made with safe ingredients.)
- It's not tested on animals.
- They give back 2% of their revenue to sea conservation.
4. Native lavender + rose
Native is an up and coming brand that offers amazing scents like this lavender and rose. It get's a number 2 rating from the EWG, and it's great for sensitive skin.
What we love:
- It's not tested on animals.
- It's gentle, and pH balanced.
What we don't like:
- It has synthetic fragrances (the company says they are safe and sustainable, but a lot of OBGYNs recommend avoiding artificial fragrances).
5. Method body simply nourish
Method simply nourish body wash gets a 2 rating from EWG, and it's highly moisturizing.
What we love:
- It's not tested on animals.
- It's made with coconut, rice milk, and shea butter to moisturize your skin.
What we don't love:
- It's made with an artificial fragrance.
Skincare ingredients to avoid
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), during your pregnancy, there are a few ingredients you should avoid and these include:
- phthalates
- parabens
- oxybenzone
- triclosan
- artificial fragrances
FAQ
You should avoid using phthalates, parabens, oxybenzone, triclosan, and artificial fragrances during your pregnancy.
Some of the best body washes are from C'est Moi, Attitude, and Sea Kind because they are EWG verified which means they are made with the very safest ingredients.
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