Simply Nourish Body Wash
A popular mainstream body wash with naturally derived cleansers and moisturizing ingredients like coconut, rice milk, and shea butter. Packaged in bottles made with recycled plastic.
How scores are calculated
Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.
Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?
Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?
Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.
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Last updated: April 4, 2026
Contains synthetic fragrance and is packaged in plastic, although it uses recycled content. Some ingredients may be irritating to sensitive skin.
Why We Rated It This Way
Method's Simply Nourish Body Wash is made from Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Fragrance, Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate, Glycol Distearate, Laureth-4, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Coconut Oil, Rice Milk, Shea Butter. Certifications: Cruelty-Free, Paraben-Free, Phthalate-Free.
Chemical & Health Analysis
Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.
Various plastic chemicals
Method Simply Nourish Body Wash
Contains fragrance and sulfates, which can be irritating to sensitive skin.
All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.
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