body wash
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softsoap body wash scores 3.8/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in formulation safety (9.0) and low irritation risk (8.9).
✶ Hero ingredients
Foaming surfactant
Polymer thickener
Gentle coconut-derived surfactant
Score breakdown
Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes softsoap body wash stand out
softsoap body wash is a modest cleanser with an overall score of 3.8/9.8. it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Sodium Salicylate, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) — ingredients that actively target skin concerns.
It performs well on low irritation risk (8.9). On the flip side, hydration could be stronger and active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
- ✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula
May not suit
- ⚠Very dry skin types looking for heavy-duty moisture
- ⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment
Key ingredients
- ✶Sodium Salicylate
Works on your skin — #8 in the INCI list
- ✶Zea Mays (Corn) Oil
Softens and smooths — #12 in the INCI list
- ✶Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)
Softens and smooths — #13 in the INCI list
- ✶Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Works on your skin — #16 in the INCI list
- ✶Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract
Works on your skin — #17 in the INCI list
Full ingredient list
22 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Holds the formula together6
- Other ingredient3
- Works on your skin3
- Added colour3
- Formula balancers2
- Softens and smooths2
- Added scent1
- Keeps the product fresh1
- UV protection1