64/100

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. '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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