Consider your fragrance preference
Here's the thing: What smells good to me may not smell great to you. If you can, do a sniff test before investing in a body wash to make sure it speaks to you before lathering up—otherwise, you might be stuck smelling it for days. Not sure what kinda scent will appeal to you? As cosmetic chemist Krupa Koestline previously told Cosmo, tropical scents (like the one in the Sol de Janeiro's Brazilian 4 Play Body Wash) are the most popular, followed by floral scents (like the one in Monday's Moisture Body Wash).
Decide between synthetic or natural fragrance
Fragranced products are not inherently bad...but if you do go with a synthetic fragrance, then you'll want to make sure it's free from lilial, phthalates, or any other potentially harmful ingredients. Most of our selects contain fragrance from synthetic perfumes, but they're all hypoallergenic and both lilial- and phthalate-free, so most folks can feel pretty confident using 'em. That said, if you are allergic to fragrances, have v sensitive skin, or would rather steer clear of synthetic fragrances all together, then stick with a formula that's only scented with essential oils.
Skip the sulfates
When it comes to choosing a body wash, the only hard-and-fast rule is to avoid soaps and washes with sulfates (typically noted as sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate on ingredient lists). As dermatologist Heather Rogers, MD, previously told Cosmo, they can strip away your skin’s natural oils and compromise its protective skin barrier—so just you do your skin a favor and stick with a sulfate-free formula, mkay?
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