64/100

Personal Care

Scented Body Wash

Low burden — Scented Body Wash is a relatively low-burden choice.

Fragranced shower gels and washes.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
3
Everyday exposure
5
Persistence
2

Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 64 places scented body wash in the Low band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. 'Fragrance' can hide phthalates used to make scent last. You rinse it off, but daily whole-body use adds up — fragrance-free removes the guesswork.

Cleaner swap → A fragrance-free or essential-oil-only wash.
See where your whole exposure load is highest — free Exposure Score →

Frequently asked questions

Is scented body wash a toxic exposure?

Scented Body Wash has a Detox Score of 64 out of 100 (Low burden), which means it is a relatively low-burden choice. 'Fragrance' can hide phthalates used to make scent last. You rinse it off, but daily whole-body use adds up — fragrance-free removes the guesswork.

What is a safer alternative to scented body wash?

A lower-exposure swap for scented body wash is: A fragrance-free or essential-oil-only wash. 'Fragrance' can hide phthalates used to make scent last. You rinse it off, but daily whole-body use adds up — fragrance-free removes the guesswork.

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