Bath & Personal Care

Hand soap

Everyday hand soaps for effective washing, without unnecessary fragrance, dyes or antibacterial additives.

Plain soap and water are appropriate for routine handwashing.  We prioritize straightforward cleansing formulas and fragrance-free choices, rather than treating an antibacterial label as a benefit by itself.  Traditional bars and liquid washes can feel different on dry skin, so their ingredients and intended use are explained separately.

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Goat Milk Stuff Purity Unscented Goat Milk Soap — 4 Bars Goat Milk Stuff Purity Unscented Goat Milk Soap — 4 Bars USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Made on an Indiana family farm, Purity uses goat milk with soaps made from lard, coconut oil and sunflower oil.  It cleans hands without added fragrance or color.  The bar still has a natural soap smell and may pick up scent from nearby soaps; it is not a completely odorless option. Materials: goat milk · saponified lard · coconut oil soap · sunflower oil soap $26.50★ 4.5 · 1,000+ ratings View on Amazon
LüSa Locavore No. 1 Tallow and Oat Soap, 4 oz LüSa Locavore No. 1 Tallow and Oat Soap, 4 oz USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Locavore No. 1 uses locally sourced grass-fed tallow and sunflower oil in a Wisconsin-made soap, with oats providing a lightly textured surface.  It offers a palm-oil-free bar scented with lavender and eucalyptus essential oils.  The animal-derived tallow is part of the soap base, not a vegan ingredient; this is a rinse-off cleanser, not a skin treatment. Materials: tallow and plant-oil soap · shea butter · oats $7.75 View product
Meliora Unscented Foaming Hand Soap Refill Tablets, 6-Pack Meliora Unscented Foaming Hand Soap Refill Tablets, 6-Pack USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: These fragrance-free refills turn an existing foaming dispenser into a reusable hand-soap bottle.  Coconut- and sunflower-oil soaps do the cleansing, with glycerin in the formula.  Made in Chicago and listed as MADE SAFE certified, the six-tablet carton makes about six 9 fl oz refills without individual plastic wrappers. Materials: coconut-oil soap · sunflower-oil soap · glycerin $10.99 View product
Moon Valley Organics Unscented Foaming Herbal Hand Soap Moon Valley Organics Unscented Foaming Herbal Hand Soap USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: For frequent handwashing without added perfume or essential oils, this Washington-made foaming soap keeps the formula straightforward.  Sunflower, coconut and castor oils supply the soap, with glycerin formed during soapmaking.  The pump dispenses a ready-made foam.  It is a liquid soap in a plastic pump bottle, not a plastic-free package. Materials: plant-oil soap · glycerin · calendula $8.99 View product
Oregon Soap Company Aloe Baby Wash Foaming Hand Soap — 8.3 fl oz Oregon Soap Company Aloe Baby Wash Foaming Hand Soap — 8.3 fl oz USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: The pump dispenses a ready-to-use foam, making this a practical swap for perfumed sink-side hand wash.  Its plant-oil soap base includes aloe and has no added essential-oil scent.  Made in Portland, it is sold in a refillable plastic pump bottle, with larger refills available separately.  The maker identifies Oregon Tilth organic certification; the Baby Wash name does not mean it is tear-free. Materials: plant-oil soap · aloe vera · rosemary extract $8.25 View product
Plaine Products Citrus Lavender Hand Wash, 16 oz Refill Plaine Products Citrus Lavender Hand Wash, 16 oz Refill USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Coconut- and safflower-based soaps do the washing, with aloe and glycerin in the liquid base.  Lavender and bergamot oils provide the scent, so this is not the fragrance-free choice for someone avoiding essential oils.  Made in the USA, it replaces a throwaway soap bottle with returnable aluminum packaging.  The bottle has a resin lining, and this capped refill needs your existing pump or a separately purchased one. Materials: plant-oil soap · aloe vera · glycerin $22.00 View product

What we avoid

These are category-level exclusions when materials or treatments are disclosed.  Each product card explains why we recommend it and lists the disclosed materials.

Parabens Phthalates Synthetic fragrance Sulfates (SLS/SLES) Formaldehyde releasers