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11 paraben-free body washes you need to try now

No need to squint at the ingredient label — all of these lovely cleansers are paraben-free.
By Kate Gertner
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Acne Body Wash, $45, Murad.

Paraban Free Body Wash

Super smoother

The silky smooth texture of this shower oil lathers into a nice foam when mixed with water. A little goes a long way so start with quarter sized amount and your skin will be soft and amande fresh. Shower Oil, $25 L’Occitane.

11 paraben-free body washes you need to try now

Post-workout wash

This cooling and refreshing (thanks to wild mint and spearmint) body scrub will exfolate away sweat and toxins. Shower Off Body Wash, $29, Origins.

11 paraben-free body washes you need to try now

Body booster

Wake up and smell the citrus with fresh notes of ginger and grapefruit. Use this wash in combo with your loofah for a super cleansing scrub down. Extra Energizing Citrus & Ginger Body Wash, $10, Burts Bees.

11 paraben-free body washes you need to try now

Anti-aging hero

A special blend of organic macadamia nut and evening primrose oil means your skin will not only be clean but smooth and firm too. Weleda Evening Primrose Age Revitalizing Body Wash, $15, Well.ca.

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11 paraben-free body washes you need to try now

Breakout fighter

Backacne be gone! This exforlating wash will rid pores of dirt, oil and scrub away dead skin cells. Acne Body Wash, $45, Murad.

Acne Body Wash, $45, Murad.

Keep calm

This mild cleanser uses a combination of quice seed, sandalwood, lavender and essential oils to soothe and refresh the skin. Calming Body Wash, $25, Dr Hauschka.

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11 paraben-free body washes you need to try now

Call to the bar

Ginseng root works to stiumlate and revitalize skin while orange and lime peel helps to exfoliate. The result? A refreshing wash that leaves you super smooth. Orange & Ginseng Exfolating Body Bar, $13, John Masters Organics.

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11 paraben-free body washes you need to try now

Le bebe and me

Both you and your little one will love the calming blend of lavender, jasmine, vanilla and chamomile that is especally formulated for sleepytime (or anytime you just need to relax). Baby & Mommy Bath & Wash, $13, Live Clean.

11 paraben-free body washes you need to try now

Tropical treat

This creamy gel will not only cleanse your skin but will help to maintain the natural moisture level. P.S. Close your eyes and the exotic scent will make you think you are taking a shower in the rainforest. Guava Shower Gel, $24, Korres.

11 paraben-free body washes you need to try now

Hypoallergenic formulation

Developed and manufactured in a peanut and tree nut free facility, this gentle wash is great for anyone with severe allergies. The Homemade Organics Company Vanilla Velvet Rejuvenating Body Wash, $45, Well.ca.

11 paraben-free body washes you need to try now

Double duty

With a fruity apricot scent and a 2-in-1 formulation (that blends aloe, chamomile and calendula) your skin will be nourish, soothed and refreshed from the very first use. Shampoo and body wash, $10, Honest.

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