Hylea
Body Wash & Shower Gel
Liquid cleansers used for bathing, typically more convenient than bar soap. May contain similar concerning ingredients to shampoo plus moisturizing agents.
Why It Matters
Used on entire body daily. Ingredients absorbed through skin, especially warm, wet skin. Scented products contain undisclosed fragrance chemicals.
Chemicals of Concern in This Product
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
A surfactant and foaming agent found in many cleaning and personal care products. Creates the...
Parabens
Preservatives commonly used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food products to prevent...
Phthalates
A group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. Also used as...
1,4-Dioxane
A trace contaminant created during the manufacturing process of certain cosmetic and cleaning...
Methylisothiazolinone (MIT)
A powerful preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in water-based products....
Ingredient Red Flags
Watch for these on ingredient labels:
- Fragrance/Parfum
- SLS/SLES
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Cocamide DEA
- DMDM Hydantoin
What to Look For
- ✓Sulfate-free cleansers
- ✓Fragrance-free or naturally scented
- ✓Short ingredient lists with recognizable ingredients
Finding Safer Options
Castile soap, certified organic body washes, brands like Dr. Bronner's, Alaffia, or Everyone. Bar soap is often a simpler alternative.
Certifications to Look For
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