Dr Bronner's Baby Unscented Pure Castile Liquid Soap vs Soothing Therapy Eczema Body Wash: which is safer?

Honest Company Soothing Therapy Eczema Body Wash is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

Dr. Bronner's

Dr Bronner's Baby Unscented Pure Castile Liquid Soap

PFAS grade

A 90/100

Overall grade

C 72/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Plant-based soap (coconut, olive, palm oils)

Confidence

88%

PossibleHeavy metals in natural oils

ReportedSkin irritation from alkalinity

PossibleBacterial growth if diluted or stored improperly

Why this gradeBuy

Our pick

Honest Company

Soothing Therapy Eczema Body Wash

PFAS grade

A 90/100

Overall grade

B 82/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

aqueous liquid cleansing formula (typical: water, plant-derived surfactants, glycerin, essential oils)

Confidence

78%

PossibleFragrance allergens (essential oils / botanical extracts)

PossibleSkin irritation from surfactant residue

Why this gradeBuy

Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →

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