Here at Organic Aspirations, we switched to ‘all-things organic’ long ago – including the soaps. Because we know it is a no-brainer.
Plus, with organic soaps, there are no jazzes like, “Will the soap give me a rash or break me out?” or “Will it cleanse and nourish my skin?”.
Why Should You Use Organic Soaps
The chemicals in your regular antibacterial soaps are silent killers. You won’t experience skin irritations like rashes or itchiness. But in the long run, they’ll dry out the skin and cause adverse side effects. Here are a few reasons why you should choose organic body wash.
Cruelty-free: The organic soaps are cruelty-free. By embracing organic soaps, you are also becoming a part to halt animal testing!
Gentle for your skin: Unlike the regular chemical-filled soaps, organic soaps neither dry out nor strip down the skin.
Chemical-free: Organic soaps have no hazardous chemicals. That means unnatural chemicals stay out of your skin and life.
Environmentally-friendly: With no surfactants, pesticides, synthetic fragrances, and chemicals, organic soaps are biodegradable.
What’s Hiding In Your Regular Soap?
Want to know what chemicals are hiding in your regular soap and how harmful they are? Read on.
- Fragrance: It is not good for your skin and organs, be it one artificial fragrance or a cocktail of a hundred varieties. Period.
- 1,4 Dioxane: Dioxane is a carcinogenic chemical with a high hazard rating of 8, according to EWG’s Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. Plus, it can affect your eyes, respiratory tract, kidneys, and brain.
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS): Its role in soap is to act as a surfactant and emulsifier. But when it gets into the body, it causes skin irritation and organ toxicity. It combines with other chemicals in soap and produces nitrosamine, a potent carcinogen.
- Triclosan: With a high hazard rating of 7, it can disrupt endocrine functions. The result – chaotic homeostasis and hormonal disorders.
- Parabens: These preservative compounds mimic hormones in the human body. Plus, scientific evidence suggests its role in breast cancer and neurological disorders.
Healthy Ingredients Found in a Good Natural Soap
Now that you know what to avoid let’s check what ingredients to look for.
All-vegan ingredients: There are soaps with animal by-products like goat milk, honey, plant extracts, and fruit extracts.
Organic oils: Soaps made from a single oil/fat or a handful of organic oils are available on the market. Look specifically for organic virgin coconut oil, organic olive oil, organic avocado oil, organic lavender oil, and more.
Beeswax: Beeswax gives it a pleasant smell, besides adding hardness to the soap. Remember, it isn’t vegan!
Organic Cocoa Butter: it is a powerhouse of moisture. Cocoa butter nourishes and protects the skin, too – all without stripping natural barriers.
Shea Butter: Another moisturizing agent is present in organic soaps.
Natural Antioxidants : Two antioxidants to look for: Grapefruit seed extract and Rosemary Oleoresin extract.
Essential oils : Look for Cedarwood oil, Patchouli oil, Balsam Fir Needle oil on the label.
Reviews: The Best Organic Soaps
Here are the top good-for-your skin organic soaps you should be washing with right now.
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- True to name, this soap has no fragrances but loads of organic shea butter and organic virgin coconut oil.
- Shea butter offers plenty of moisture, prevents signs of aging, and promotes radiant, supple skin.
- With its natural SPF of 4-5, organic virgin coconut oil helps protect your skin from harmful sun rays.
- It contains only USDA-certified organic ingredients rich in antioxidants and vitamins E, D, F, and A.
- It is an EWG verified natural formula free from GMOs, paraben, sulfates, triclosan, and phthalates.
- It involves no animal testing and no animal ingredients.
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Dr. Bronner's® Vegetable-based Pure-Castile Liquid Soap
- A cult-favorite unscented formula for cleansing the skin without drying it out. Perfect for overly dry skin, it is suitable for sensitive, acne-prone skin, too.
- It is USDA-certified, vegan, and cruelty-free. Plus, made without harmful additives like fragrances, dyes, parabens, sulfates, or detergent.
- It uses organic oils of Coconut, Palm Kernel, Olive, Hemp, and Jojoba to nourish and moisturize the skin.
- Even users with super sensitive skin agree that it is gentle enough for everyday use.
- The brand claims it to be suitable for babies too. Please note that it isn’t a tear-free formula.
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Aspen Kay Naturals® Organic Oatmeal Soap Bar
- Organic oats and honey are the star ingredients in this bar soap. It also contains goat milk, shea butter, and organic oils (palm, castor, sunflower, and olive).
- Rich in saponins (a cleansing agent) and anti-inflammatory compounds, oats soak up excess oil and treat acne. Oats are a great natural exfoliant, too.
- With antibacterial and antioxidant compounds, honey helps achieve a radiant glow. Plus, it nourishes the skin.
- Goat milk rich in lactic acid is a savior of dry, itchy, or irritated skin.
- It is free of skin irritants like parabens, artificial dyes and fragrances, SLS, and EDTA.
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Tom's of Maine® Natural Lavender Tea Tree Beauty Bar
- Tom’s of Maine is an expert at infusing its products with all-natural, organic ingredients. And, this beauty bar is no exception.
- Made from shea butter and Rainforest Alliance Certified palm oil, this is a highly moisturizing formula.
- It gently exfoliates and cleanses well. The best part – it doesn’t strip the natural moisture barrier.
- It leaves the dry skin quenched and dewy, thanks to the shea butter present in it. Shea butter also helps tone, condition, and soothe the skin.
- It is not tested on animals and doesn’t contain animal ingredients.
- Best of all, it is free of parabens, artificial fragrances, and dyes.
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Crate 61 Organics® Vegan Organic Cold Press Bar Soap
- The 100% vegan formula contains organic oils and plant extracts.
- There’s no dry feeling when you wash up with this 100% vegan formula. Organic oils of palm, olive, and avocado hydrate and nourishes the skin.
- It’s made with plant extracts, too, so it is gentle even on sensitive skin.
- It has a nice, thick lather and leaves the skin squeaky clean.
- The soap doesn’t contain irritating ingredients like parabens, synthetic fragrances, and chemicals. Plus, it is gluten- and GMO-free.
- This set contains six different varieties: Avocado, Grapefruit, Coconut, Eucamint, Lavender, Lemongrass, and Seaweed & Sea Salt.
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Bali Soap® Natural Organic Flavored Soap
- An exotic all-natural organic soap in long-lasting bars.
- It is textured with natural botanicals and blended organic ingredients.
- It comes in different variety packs with different scents and ingredients.
- Ideal as a gift or wedding favor.
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Kiss My face® Naked Organic Soap
- Super cleansing and moisturizing Olive-based natural soap.
- Cruelty-free and completely natural, made from organic plant-based oils and ingredients.
- Cleanse and moisturizes the skin.
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O’Naturals® Six Pack Organic Soap
- An all-natural and vegan, cruelty-free soap.
- It contains a combination of argan and Lavender, Agave Nectar and Soy, Rosemary and Perremint, Oatmeal and coffee, Jojoba Oil, and Tea Tree, as well as coconut and shea butter.
- Organic plant-based ingredients only have no chemicals or additives.
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Beauty by Earth® Face Wash Organic Bar Soap
- This lavender, citrus soap removes impurities and keeps the skin hydrated, resulting in a healthy, radiant complexion.
- It allows your natural glow to come forth and shine through by clearing away blackheads, dead skin cells, and dryness naturally as you make blemishes disappear.
- This bar soap is made with all-natural, organic ingredients such as Sweet Orange Oil, Lavender Oil, Unrefined Shea Butter, and Rosemary Extract.
- This soap does not dry out or irritate the skin as it does not contain any harsh chemicals and is sulfate-free and paraben-free.
- This charcoal soap is cruelty-free, handmade in the USA in small batches.
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Hera Nature® Raw Organic African Black Soap
- This bar soap is 100% natural and handmade according to African tradition.
- It is organic, fair-trade, vegan, and never tested on animals.
- This vitamin-rich facial moisturizing face soap works well as a skincare treatment.
- African black soap has been traditionally used for centuries to treat all skin conditions and works wonders to treat dry skin and acne.
- It contains Unrefined Shea Butter, exfoliating agents, as well as other vitamins and minerals.
Index Table: Top Rated Organic Soaps
| No. | Product | Image | Features | Brand | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makes 3 Organics Organic - Handcrafted Shea Butter Soap |  |
| Makes 3 Organics | 98.8 |
| 2 | Dr. Bronner's Vegetable-based - Pure-Castile Liquid Soap |  |
| Dr. Bronner's | 98.5 |
| 3 | Aspen Kay Naturals Organic - Oatmeal Soap Bar |  |
| Aspen Kay Naturals | 98.2 |
| 4 | Tom's of Maine Natural - Lavender Tea Tree Beauty Bar |  |
| Tom's of Maine | 97.9 |
| 5 | Crate 61 Organics Vegan Organic - Cold Press Bar Soap |  |
| Crate 61 Organics | 97.6 |
| 6 | Bali Soap Natural - Organic Flavored Soap |  |
| Bali Soap | 97.3 |
| 7 | Kiss My face Naked - Organic Soap |  |
| Kiss My face | 96.9 |
| 8 | O’Naturals Six Pack - Organic Soap |  |
| O’Naturals | 96.5 |
| 9 | Beauty by Earth Face Wash - Organic Bar Soap |  |
| Beauty by Earth | 96.2 |
| 10 | Hera Nature Raw - Organic African Black Soap |  |
| Hera Nature | 95.8 |
