Sensitive Skin Types, These Bodywashes Were Made for You
When you have sensitive skin, you know it can be a struggle to find the right products that work for you. You need the right skincare and makeup products that won't leave your skin itchy, irritated, or broken out. When you find something that works, you'll stick to that routine pretty strictly because you don't want to mess with a good thing.
My skin can be sensitive, so I can relate to all of this. I've broken out after getting my makeup professionally done before. (To be honest, I felt bad for the makeup artist who spent so much time on my face.) And without fail, there are certain times of the year (dead of winter to be exact) when my skin feels especially cranky. Surprisingly, the one thing I've had the most trouble with is finding bodycare products that don't make me break out or cause irritation. I vividly remember trying out a new bodywash when I was 12, only to break out in hives. Yikes!
That incident was over 20 years ago, and from that, I learned that you have to read the ingredients list very closely when shopping for a new bodywash or any skincare product, really. I find that the simpler the list the better. I try to avoid too many chemicals. I know synthetic fragrances aren't my friends, and because I have dry skin, too, I normally opt for products that are hydrating and moisturizing.
If you can relate to any of this, I've highlighted some of my favorite bodywashes below that work for sensitive skin, plus some other highly rated ones.
Nécessaire makes some of our favorite bodycare products. So many editors are obsessed with the body lotion. This gel-oil cleanser is enriched with vitamins A, B3, C, and E, plus omegas 6 and 9 and antioxidants to really support your skin's health. The oils included in the formula are marula, cacay, and meadowfoam, which can leave your skin feeling so soft.
Cult-favorite skincare brand Drunk Elephant also makes a stellar body cleanser that works well for sensitive skin types. It's made with passionfruit oil to moisturize and soothe, an amino acid blend to support the skin, and a mild surfactant blend to cleanse without drying out the skin.
Cetaphil's cleanser is formulated especially for sensitive skin, working to soothe any irritation. Nourishing ingredients include aloe vera, vitamin B5, and marigold flower extract.
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Sarah is lifestyle writer and editor with over 10 years of experience covering health and wellness, interior design, food, beauty, and tech. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she attended New York University and lived in New York for 12 years before returning to L.A. in 2019. In addition to her work atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , she held editor roles at Apartment Therapy, Real Simple, House Beautiful, Elle Decor, and The Bump (sister site of The Knot). She has a passion for health and wellness, but she especially loves writing about mental health. Her self-care routine consists of five things: a good workout, “me” time on the regular, an intriguing book/podcast/playlist to unwind after a long day, naps, and decorating her home.
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