The Best 10 Body Care Products of 2025: Clean, Effective, and Industry-Leading
NoneWhen it comes to body care, finding products that are not only effective but also align with clean beauty values can feel like an uphill battle. Many conventional body care products promise smooth skin, hydration, and nourishment, yet beneath their enticing claims lies a host of harmful chemicals that can pose risks to both your health and the environment.
This year, 30 bodycare products were rigorously evaluated by an independent panel of clean beauty experts and the result: a curated list of the top 10 clean body care products in the industry. From moisturizers to XYZ and everything in between, these products represent the best of what clean beauty has to offer. But before diving into the winners, let’s discuss why it’s time to rethink conventional body care products.
The Case Against Conventional Body Care Products
Conventional body care products are designed for mass production and extended shelf life, often at the expense of ingredient safety and environmental sustainability. While they may feel luxurious in the short term, their long-term impact is anything but:
- Toxic Ingredients: Many products contain potent preservatives, fillers and synthetic fragrances, which have been linked to hormone disruption, allergies, and skin irritation. These chemicals are easily absorbed into the skin, potentially accumulating in the body over time.
- Unnatural Longevity: Conventional products often remain stable for years, even when exposed to oxygen, moisture, and light. While this may seem convenient, it’s often due to synthetic preservatives and stabilizers that may not align with clean beauty values.
The rise of clean body care addresses these concerns, offering safer, more sustainable alternatives without compromising on efficacy.
Evaluation Criteria
To select the best clean body care products of 2025, we relied on a rigorous evaluation process. An independent panel of clean beauty advocates, dermatologists, and industry experts tested a wide range of products over 90 days, using the following criteria:
Ease of Use
- Application: How easy is the product to apply? Does it spread evenly and absorb effectively?
Performance
- Nourishment: Does the product hydrate and replenish the skin?
- Skin Feel: How does the skin feel after use? Is it soft, smooth, and healthy-looking?
The Top 10 Clean Body Care Products of 2025
#1: Wild Heart Essentials - whipped tallow balm - $18
Wild Heart Essentials' Whipped Tallow Balm is a deeply nourishing moisturizer that delivers powerful hydration and healing. Rich in essential vitamins A, D, E, K, and B12, it penetrates the skin to repair and soothe. The balm contains omega 7s, 9s, and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), providing natural anti-inflammatory benefits. With the added stearic acid, it improves skin flexibility and softness while treating dry, chapped, and sun-damaged skin. Ideal for eczema and other skin conditions, this simple, three-ingredient balm is safe for all ages and made with high-quality, 100% grass-fed tallow from locally raised, organically managed farms.
Expert Notes:
"Wild Heart Essentials' Whipped Tallow Balm is a game-changer! Though listed as body care, it works wonders as a daily facial moisturizer—deeply nourishing without feeling heavy. The frankincense scent is a favorite, offering not only a warm, earthy aroma but also anti-aging benefits that leave skin looking radiant and supple. With its rich texture and natural ingredients, this balm has easily earned a spot in my everyday routine!" - Brie Zimmerman, @brielouisezimmerman
"If you are looking for a whipped tallow that utilizes olive oil instead of coconut oil than you have to check this out! I had a few tiny outbreaks of eczema on my arms this winter and I applied a smidge of this tallow to it and within 24 hours it was healed. This formula is so soothing and both the lavender and bergamot scents smell great, which is tough to find in a tallow sometimes. The only thing I would say is that it takes a little while to fully absorb into the skin but that is what I am typically looking for when it comes to dry skin, eczema, and other instances that I would use tallow for anyway. I also think the new packaging is so chic and sleek...I highly recommend!" - Lauren Parker, @thenaturalnomad_
"The packaging, richness, and ingredient list is a dream. My personal favorite was the bergamot because it neutralized the smell of the tallow the best. This is such a rich cream that I've used on myself with day long hydration provided and my little toddler who has rough skin on the back of her arms which helped!" - Alex Marie Skiles, @alexmaries
#2: Foria - Everyday Body Oil with Organic Botanicals - $42
Foria’s Everyday Body Oil with Organic Botanicals is designed to hydrate and nourish skin, especially addressing the unique needs of women during perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. This oil uses a powerful blend of calming calendula, antioxidant-rich rosehip oil, and omega-replenishing sea buckthorn to support skin elasticity and provide deep hydration. With regular use, this oil helps combat dryness and irritation caused by hormonal changes, leaving the skin with a radiant, youthful glow. Perfect for daily use to maintain skin's vitality during aging.
Expert Notes:
"The Everyday Body Oil with Organic Botanicals by Foria is a standout for daily hydration. The scent is light and pleasant, creating a calming experience during application. The oil itself has a beautifully lightweight texture that absorbs quickly, leaving my skin feeling soft and nourished without any greasy residue.
I especially appreciate the thoughtful pump design—it’s easy to use, dispenses just the right amount, and can be locked when not in use, which is perfect for keeping things mess-free. Overall, it’s an excellent body oil that combines functionality with a luxurious feel." - Ja'nise Johnson, @hellojanise
"This body oil smells so lovely, it's got a very light, fresh scent and absorbs so easily into my skin. I found that the best way to use this was after showering on damp skin and it would make my skin feel so smooth and soft even into the next day. It left my skin looking glowy and hydrated and I was easily able to tell the difference it made during this harsh dry winter." - Lauren Parker, @thenaturalnomad_
#3: Buck Naked Soap Company - Coconut + Neroli Body Soufflé - $29.99
Buck Naked Soap Company's Coconut + Neroli Body Soufflé offers an indulgent tropical experience, featuring a blend of nourishing shea butter, sal butter, bacuri butter, and sustainably sourced copaiba oil. Rich in essential vitamins D2, E, and K, as well as magnesium, calcium, zinc, and beta caryophyllene (a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory), this luxurious soufflé absorbs quickly to deeply hydrate, rejuvenate, and soften skin. The refreshing scent of coconut and neroli transports you to an island paradise, leaving your skin silky smooth and beautifully fragrant.
Expert Notes:
"Buck Naked Soap Company's Coconut + Neroli Body Soufflé is a standout favorite! The airy, whipped texture feels indulgent, melting into the skin for deep hydration without any heaviness. The tropical coconut aroma blends beautifully with the bright, citrusy hint of neroli, creating a fresh yet cozy scent that lingers softly. With silky-smooth results and an irresistible fragrance, it's easy to be addicted!" - Brie Zimmerman, @brielouisezimmerman
"I absolutely LOVE this and will be reordering - it smellls divine and keeps me hydrated all day plus looks so so pretty on my bathroom vanity. 0 notes because I loved it so much!" - Alex Marie Skiles, @alexmaries
#4: Mil Usos - Total Cranarchy Multi-Use Balm - $52
Mil Usos' Total Cranarchy Multi-Use Balm is a versatile, water-free, fragrance-free, and preservative-free balm designed to tackle a variety of skin concerns in one step. Infused with bio-active ingredients and locally sourced cranberry seed oil, this miracle balm is perfect for active individuals who need quick and effective skincare. It helps fight breakouts on the face and body, prevents chafing and blisters, conditions hands after lifting, softens calluses and cracked feet, and soothes redness, irritation, and itching. Additionally, it heals sunburns, windburns, heat rashes, small abrasions, and bug bites. Suitable for face, body, and scalp.
Expert Notes:
'Total Cranarchy Multi-Use Balm - Mil Usos is a skincare essential! Rich, nourishing, and packed with cranberry goodness, it works wonders on dry skin, lips, and rough patches. The smooth texture absorbs well, leaving skin soft and moisturized without a greasy feel. A little goes a long way—definitely a must-have!" - Brie Zimmerman, @brielouisezimmerman
"Elegant minimalist packaging and easy to use. Product is great. Love the all purpose one and done nature of it. Works well, highly recommend!" - Liz Lehman, @aluminateliferx/
"You sold me on an aluminum tube and multi-use. I'm a busy working mom and sometimes don't have the time or space in my bag for multiple products. I've tossed it in my gym bag and used it as a deodorant for an after workout refresh and I've used it as lotion and it works like a dream." - Alex Marie Skiles, @alexmaries
#5: Balcony Botanicals - Lavender & Vanilla Body Oil - $20
Balcony Botanicals' Lavender & Vanilla Body Oil offers a luxurious skincare experience, combining vanilla-infused jojoba and avocado oils to hydrate and rejuvenate the skin. This body oil leaves the skin feeling silky smooth and delicately scented, with the soothing, calming notes of lavender essential oil balanced by the rich warmth of vanilla. Perfect for daily use or as part of a relaxing massage, it helps lock in moisture when applied after a shower, leaving the skin soft and supple throughout the day.
Expert Notes:
"Love the application for this, makes it less messy! Also, the scent is just divine and leaves my skin silky, soft and lightly scented all day!" - Brie Zimmerman, @brielouisezimmerman
"As someone who doesn't typically enjoy lavender scented products, the scent of this lavender won me over. The glass packaging and easy to use pump are great too!' - Lauren Parker, @thenaturalnomad_
"This smells like a spa in a bottle and is so dreamy! The vanilla with lavender is a dream combo. Despite being oil based, it sinks in easily and the hydration lasts.' - Alex Marie Skiles, @alexmaries
#6: Natural AWA - Whipped Body Butter - $30
Natural AWA's Whipped Body Butter is designed to leave your skin soft, supple, and deeply moisturized, making it ideal for all skin types, especially dry and sensitive skin. This luxurious body butter is crafted with premium-grade shea butter and enriched with precious oils like Moringa oil, packed with vitamin E, Omega 9, and antioxidants; Baobab oil, high in vitamin C and anti-inflammatory properties; and Desert Date oil, rich in fatty acids. It provides intense hydration while soothing and nourishing the skin.
Expert Notes:
"The product is nice with eco-friendly packaging and good results." - Sarah Rathsack, @mymigrainelife
"The Hand and Foot Smoothing Balm by Natural AWA is officially a winter must-have! It’s deeply moisturizing without being greasy, making it perfect for keeping dry skin soft and nourished.
I also LOVE the packaging choice. It stays true to clean beauty values and adds to the overall experience. No irritation, just hydration that lasts. If your hands and feet need a little extra love during colder months, this one is definitely worth adding to your routine!" - Loniesha Patterson@pursuitofl
#7: Kuumba Made - Rose Coconut Oil - $13.70
Kuumba Made's Rose Coconut Oil is a versatile, pure organic skin food that provides a vibrant, youthful glow. Packed with antioxidants, this oil can be used daily to revitalize dry skin, or as a nourishing treatment mask for lustrous hair. Add a spoonful to a hot bath for a decadent bathing experience, or use it as a luxurious massage oil to enhance intimacy. It delivers deep hydration and a radiant finish, making it a multipurpose essential for your skincare routine.
Expert Notes:
"Minimal fragrance and calming. I used this for minor scratches felt soothing to the touch kept the wound protected. I liked the ingredient list." - Vani Farrington, @browngurlgonegreen
"Very soft and hydrating formula that melts into my skin." - Sarah Rathsack, @mymigrainelife
"If you’re looking for a natural alternative to traditional antibiotic ointments, the Herbal Salve by Kuumba Made is perfect! Made with clean, nourishing ingredients, this salve is a great go-to for soothing and protecting the skin. One of my favorite things? No strong scent! I love that it does its job without any overpowering fragrance. It’s lightweight, effective, and definitely something I’ll keep stocked for everyday skin needs. A great clean beauty staple!" - Loniesha Patterson, @pursuitofl
#8: IVY OPAL - ROSE BLISS ANTI-AGING BODY OIL - $139.95
IVY OPAL's Rose Bliss Anti-Aging Body Oil offers a luxurious self-care experience, blending rose, neroli, and bergamot essential oils. This exquisite formula envelops the skin in a soothing veil of fragrance while deeply nourishing, providing anti-aging benefits. Ideal for transforming your routine into a tranquil, blissful ritual, this body oil leaves your skin feeling soft, rejuvenated, and delicately scented.
Expert Notes:
'This is just stunning. Same as the facial oil, the only reason I knocked a point off for "ease of use" is because the dropper is wobbly when I remove it from the bottle to apply. Other than that wow I would not change a thing!" - Lauren Parker, @thenaturalnomad_
"This looks and feels like liquid gold. The smell is beautiful and not overpowering. The packaging is so so pretty!" - Alex Marie Skiles, @alexmaries
#9: SeaSoaked Skin - /Nourishing/ Sea + Garden Body Oil - $65
SeaSoaked Skin's Nourishing Sea + Garden Body Oil is a luxurious, fast-absorbing body oil that offers a captivating earthy, botanical, and grounding scent. Packed with algae phytonutrients, this oil works to restore collagen, hydrate, and smooth dry, stressed skin. Its formula includes cold-pressed, unrefined oils like Arnica to soothe achy muscles and tendons, and hemp seed oil, a powerful humectant high in omega acids (3, 6, and 9), which helps improve the appearance of scars. Additionally, oils from red raspberry seed, apple seed, and wheat germ provide protective benefits against environmental stressors such as air pollution and UV rays.
Expert Notes:
"The scent will draw you in, but the soft skin will keep you coming back.
I adore this scent — juicy, light florals, sweet, calming. Blue tansy, grapefruit, clary sage, sweet orange. So much yummy goodness! (not just for the sniffs, but also goodness for the skin!)
This oil is lightweight, but packs a punch of deep hydration for the skin. It glides on with ease, and provides a lasting nourishment. My skin is left soft and smooth, without feeling greasy or heavy.
It's great anytime, but especially right after a shower or bath. Your skin will thank you!" - Jillian Campbell, @Jillraebeauty
"From the beginning I was very impressed with the aroma, and I really liked that I could not quite pinpoint what it was. It is complex in a way that keeps me reaching for it. The texture was perfect in that its full yet absorbs quickly. The combination of lux packaging with it being totally sustainable aligns nicely. Nice job!! I look forward to exploring more from your line up." - Vani Farrington, @browngurlgonegreen
#10: Greentanica - Harmony - $49
Greentanica's Harmony is a luxurious moisturizing massage body bar designed to hydrate, firm, and rejuvenate the skin. Infused with powerful ingredients such as Sea Fennel Stem Cells, Ceramide NP, and Buriti Oil, this body bar promotes skin renewal, strengthens the skin barrier, and provides deep hydration. The unique combination of low and high molecular weight hyaluronic acid offers advanced hydration, keeping the skin plump and soft. Harmony also includes a semi-precious Tiger Eye crystal bead that enhances emotional balance, clarity, and grounding energy, while supporting the root and sacral chakras. The rich, natural ingredients nourish the skin, leaving it with a radiant and healthy glow. Ideal for those seeking smoother, more resilient skin, Harmony offers a sensory experience that connects body, mind, and soul
Expert Notes:
""I have been so curious about moisturizer/lotion bars and now I've had the chance! I was sent this one, Harmony, from Greentanica for the Cert Clean Clean Beauty Awards for review.
In the past I have used a shampoo bar, and I currently use a conditioner bar, so this concept isn't new to me. But Something about the idea of rubbing a solid form of moisturizer on the body just seemed so strange to me.
Here is what I can tell you from my experience:
- It's not weird! Upon contact with the skin, the bar warms up and starts to soften. It begins to glide across the skin leaving behind a trail of the moisturizer.
- It's easy to rub in. I tend to do a few stripes down each leg & arm and then rub it all in. And guess what? It rubs in just like a moisturizer normally does.
- I use less product. Something about this delivery mechanism means I don't need as much product as if I were to scoop out a body butter from a jar or pump out moisturizer from a bottle.
The result is well hrydrated skin, and a sense of calm from taking just a little bit more time to care for your body. The name of this product, Harmony, is perfect — I find the scent fo citrus and florals to be both relaxing and uplifting. A sort of spa like aroma.
For me, the draw backs come in 2 forms: Sometimes I do just need something quick and this takes a little bit mroe time than a couple pumps of a body moisturizer the spreads super quickly. The other thing is that unless I am just out of the shower, I find that I need to move it more slowly across the skin for it to soften up enough & glide on smoothly.
The last thing I want to mention is that this seems to be a more environmentally friendly option. A refill is available (and not messy), and the packaging can not only be reused, but is also biodegradable." - Jillian Campbell, @Jillraebeauty
"Truly a lovely and unique product!" - Michelle Pesa, @tooprettytopoison
The Clean Beauty Revolution in Body Care
As consumers become more aware of the hidden risks in conventional body care, the demand for clean alternatives continues to grow. The products on this list prove that clean beauty can deliver outstanding results.
By investing in clean body care, you’re protecting your health – you’re also contributing to a healthier planet and a brighter future for generations to come.
Ready to make the switch? Explore these top picks and share this guide with friends and family to inspire them to join the clean beauty movement!
A body care routine is only as good as the ingredients behind it. The best clean body care products this year stood out for their ability to nourish skin without unnecessary additives, proving that sustainability and performance can go hand in hand.
However, hydration doesn’t stop at the body—face oils offer some of the most potent, skin-replenishing ingredients in clean beauty. Next, we reviewed the best clean face oils of 2025, breaking down which formulations deliver real results.
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