As moms, we know that baby’s skin is more delicate than our own and requires more sensitive products than we use on ourselves.
All the soaps included in this list are great for your baby’s soft skin. They have natural ingredients (some even have organic ingredients) and they avoid toxic and harsh chemicals. Most are free of fragrance and dyes as well, so nothing artificial touches your baby’s delicate new skin.
Always consult with your pediatrician before using any products.
Best Baby Soaps for Delicate Skin
The Aveeno Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo is infused with oat extract and is hypoallergenic, while the Johnson’s Baby Body Moisture Wash is a tear free moisturizer but has possible allergens in its ingredients
Aveeno Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo
The Aveeno Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo comes in a large 33-ounce bottle so it lasts a long time.
This baby wash is gentle enough to use every day on hair as well as on the skin. It has a rich lather that rinses easily without drying and leaves the skin smelling light and clean.
Infused with natural oat extract, this shampoo and body wash is extra moisturizing and great for sensitive skin. It’s ideal for eczema, cradle cap, and diaper rash.
This soap-free body wash is also free of parabens and phthalates, as well as being hypoallergenic, so it won’t irritate your baby’s delicate skin.
This cleanser is also a good choice to use if your baby has a rash. Soaking in Aveeno helps to calm irritated skin.
What We Love
- Soap-free
- Hypoallergenic
- Light, fresh scent
- Great for sensitive skin
- Easy to rinse off
- Oat Extract
- Free of parabens and phthalates
Considerations
- Pricey
- Contains potential irritants/allergens
- Contains ingredients with potential toxicities
Johnson’s Baby Body Moisture Wash
The Johnson’s Baby Body Moisture Wash is a moisturizing baby wash you can use on your baby’s skin as well as their hair. This comes in a 27-ounce bottle at a low price, so it’s economical and fits any budget.
This tear-free cleanser is ideal for delicate and sensitive skin. It lathers well and rinses easily leaving behind a light, fresh scent.
There are extra moisturizers in this soap to keep your baby’s skin feeling extra soft.
This cleanser is free from parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and dyes. Some reviews noted that the pump tends to stick after a few uses.
What We Love
- Tear-free
- Gentle formula, good for the whole family
- Free from parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and dyes
- Light scent
- Extra moisturizers
Considerations
- Pump can stick after a few uses
- Contains potential irritants/allergens
- Contains ingredients with potential toxicities
- Contains fragrance
Johnson’s Bedtime Baby Bath Soap
The Johnson’s Bedtime Baby Bath with Soothing NaturalCalm Aromas is tear-free and hypoallergenic and comes in a 27-ounce bottle.
This soaps calming aromatic blend helps to soothe and relax your baby with a light lavender scent.
You can feel good about using this baby wash because it’s free of parabens, phthalates, and dyes, it’s also cruelty-free.
Use this soap as either a relaxing end of the day bubble bath or as part of a bedtime routine paired with a gentle baby massage. Your baby will be soothed to sleep.
Something to keep in mind, some reviews noted that the pump can break easily.
What We Love
- Calming lavender scent
- Tear-free
- Hypoallergenic
- Cruelty-free
- Free of parabens, phthalates, and dyes
Considerations
- Pump can sometimes break
- Contains potential irritants/allergens
- Contains ingredients with potential toxicities
- Contains fragrance
Original Sprout Hair and Body Baby Wash
The Original Sprout Hair and Body Baby Wash ranges in size from 4-ounces to 32-ounces.
Perfect for eczema, cradle cap, dry skin, baby acne, heat rash, and diaper rash, this gentle cleanser is perfect for everyday use for everyone in the family.
This hypoallergenic cleanser was created by a master hairstylist and is made with non-toxic ingredients. It’s also vegan, gluten-free, and had a pH of 6.5 which leaves skin as soft as can be.
The cleanser is in a squeeze bottle which may be a problem if you are washing your baby with one free hand.
What We Love
- Great for all skin types and everyone in the family
- Nice, light scent
- Non-toxic
- Vegan, gluten-free
- Made in the USA
Considerations
- Squeeze bottle instead of a pump bottle
- Contains potential irritants/allergens
- Contains ingredients with potential toxicities
- Contains fragrance
- Rated 3 by EWG (Environmental Work Group)
California Baby Calming Shampoo and Body Wash
The California Baby Calming Shampoo and Body Wash comes in 3 size options, 8.5-ounces, 17-ounces, and 19-ounces. You can also get this in 2-packs as well.
The calming scent made with essential oils (french lavender and clary sage) will leave your baby’s skin smelling so clean and fresh.
This 2 -in-1 is a body wash as well as a shampoo and safe for daily use. Other products in the line include lotion, bubble bath, and more.
Developed by a mom, this family-owned company is made in the USA with certified organic Calendula and is sulfate-free.
This plant-based cleaner won’t dry out or irritate baby’s skin. It’s allergy tested and free of gluten, soy, oat, dairy, and nuts. It contains aloe vera to soothe and hydrate the skin.
Gentle enough for the face, this cleaner is great for eczema and comes out as a watery soap because it doesn’t contain artificial thickeners.
What We Love
- Various size options
- Other products in the line
- Mom owned
- Plant-based
- Sulfate-free
- Made with aloe vera
- No thickening agents
- Organic Calendula
- Great for daily use
- Rated 2 by EWG (Environmental Work Group)
Considerations
- Pricey
- Contains potential irritants/allergens
- Contains ingredients with potential toxicities
- Contains ingredients with potential endocrine disruption
Cetaphil Baby Wash & Shampoo with Organic Calendula
The Cetaphil Baby Wash & Shampoo with Organic Calendula had the most reviews of all the soaps I looked at, so it comes highly rated and with good reason.
This soap comes in two sizes, either 7 and 13.5 ounces.
The tear-free formula is free of both parabens and mineral oil as well as colorant-free and it’s hypoallergenic.
It pumps out a creamy white soap that produces a rich lather and rinses away easily without leaving a residue.
This 2-in-1 soap can be used on both the hair and the body and is good for baby eczema as well as cradle cap and diaper rash.
It contains organic Calendula (which is the Marigold plant and part of the Sunflower family). This makes the scent a nice floral. Some reviews said the scent was a little too strong but others liked that because it lingers.
The bottle also has a grippy texture so it’s easy to maneuver and pump with one hand.
What We Love
- Tear-free
- Organic Calendula
- Good for sensitive skin and skin conditions
- Easy to use with one hand
- Hypoallergenic
- Free from parabens, mineral oil, and colorants
- Comes in 2 sizes
Considerations
- Heavier scent
- Contains potential irritants/allergens
- Contains ingredients with potential toxicities
- Contains fragrance, sulfates and polyethylene glycol
- Rated 4 by EWG (Environmental Work Group)
Weleda Calendula Baby 2-in-1 Gentle Shampoo and Body Wash
The Weleda Calendula Baby 2-in-1 Gentle Shampoo and Body Wash comes in either 3 ounces or 6 ounces.
This soap contains Calendula which is a Marigold (part of the sunflower family) and has a high concentration of nutrients included in it.
The thick cream that squeezes out produces a rich lather that suds up nicely.
Use this with the lotion and diaper cream from the same line. These products smell great according to reviews and it’s ideal for eczema and cradle cap.
This cleanser can be used as a body wash, shampoo, and a soothing bubble bath or bath soak.
The squeeze bottle can be harder to use than a pump bottle when you are bathing a baby and only have one hand to work with.
What We Love
- Contains Calendula
- Great smell
- Thick cream
- Use with lotion and diaper cream from the same line
- Great for eczema and cradle cap
- Can be used as a body wash, shampoo, bubble bath, and soak
Considerations
- Harder bottle to use with one hand
- Contains potential irritants/allergens
- Contains ingredients with potential toxicities
- Contains fragrance and ethanol
- Rated 4 by EWG (Environmental Work Group)
Johnson’s Head-To-Toe Gentle Baby Wash & Shampoo
The Johnson’s Head-To-Toe Gentle Baby Wash & Shampoo is a tear-tree baby shampoo that can be used as a body wash as well. It comes in either 16 ounces or 27 ounces, you can also buy it as a 3 pack.
Free of parabens, dyes, sulfates, and harsh fragrances, this shampoo and body wash is cruelty-free, which means never tested on animals.
With a pH balance of 5.5, this shampoo and body cleanser will wash away 99.9% of germs with suds gentle enough for your baby’s skin without drying it out.
This soap makes a great bubble bath, so your baby can splash around and get clean at the same time while the light scent leaves your baby smelling fresh and clean.
Some reviewers noted that the pump design has changed and the new design was prone to breaking or getting stuck.
What We Love
- Tear-free
- Soft, gentle suds
- Bubble bath
- Cruelty-free
- Free of parabens, sulfates, and dyes
Considerations
- Pump is easily broken
- Contains potential irritants/allergens
- Contains ingredients with potential toxicities
- Contains fragrance and polyethylene glycol
- Rated 4 by EWG (Environmental Work Group)
Best Fragrance-Free Baby Soaps
The CeraVe Baby Wash & Shampoo is a fragrance free wash and shampoo that come in an 8 oz pump; whereas the Burt’s Bees Baby Shampoo & Wash is a tear free wash/shampoo that is available in a 21 oz pump bottle.
CeraVe Baby Wash and Shampoo
The CeraVe Baby Wash and Shampoo contains an 8-ounce bottle of cleanser for skin and hair as well as an 8-ounce bottle of lotion.
This fragrance-free bottle is ideal for sensitive skin, eczema, and cradle cap as well as baby acne, heat rashes, and diaper rash.
Made by dermatologists, this gentle everyday baby wash is made with essential ceramides and vitamins. It has an extremely soft and creamy feel to it and rinses off easily without drying out delicate skin.
Follow up the bath by applying lotion all over your baby for extra softness and moisture.
What We Love
- Comes a pump top
- No parabens or sulfates
- Made my dermatologists
- Ideal for sensitive skin, baby acne, and eczema
- Made with ceramides and vitamins
- Great for daily use
Considerations
- Pricey
- Contains potential irritants/allergens
- Contains ingredients with potential toxicities
- Rated 3 by EWG (Environmental Work Group)
Aquaphor Baby Wash and Shampoo
The Aquaphor Baby Wash and Shampoo comes in a 16 -ounce size. This mild cleanser is tear-free and can be used on any type of skin, even newborns.
Its non-irritating and gentle formula is great for both your baby’s skin and scalp and will help with eczema and cradle cap.
This unscented and preservative-free cleanser is also paraben-free which makes it perfect for the most sensitive of skin types.
Made with chamomile essence and B5 to soothe and cleanse delicate skin, this soap pumps out as a foam that creates a soft lather that easily rinses off. It leaves the skin soft and clean.
What We Love
- Mild soap for even newborn skin
- Unscented
- Preservative-free and fragrance-free
- Chamomile essence and B5
- Foam pump
- Great for eczema and cradle cap
- Rated 1 by EWG (Environmental Work Group)
Considerations
- None
- Contains potential irritants/allergens
- Contains polyethylene glycol
Burt’s Bees Baby Shampoo & Wash
The Burt’s Bees Baby Shampoo & Wash comes in a 21-ounce pump bottle. This tear-free baby wash comes either fragrance-free or in a calming lavender scent that would be perfect for an evening bedtime bath.
This mild cleanser is non-irritating and perfect for everyday use on your baby. It can be used as a shampoo as well as a body wash.
Free of parabens, phthalates, petroleum, and SLS, this squeaky clean cleanser gives a rich lather and rinses off easily without leaving a film. It’s also part of the Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Line.
What We Love
- Comes in 2 scents
- Mild, tear-free
- Daily use
- Free of parabens, phthalates, petroleum, and SLS
- Part of the Burt’s Bees Baby Line
Considerations
- None
- Contains potential irritants/allergens
- Contains ingredients with potential toxicities
- Contains fragrance
- Rated 3 by EWG (Environmental Work Group)
Best Natural Baby Soaps
Babyganics Baby Shampoo + Body Wash is plant derived and fragrance free, however, the Calming Lavender Body Wash & Shampoo is made from marigolds and has a light lavender scent.
Earth Mama Calming Lavender Foaming Baby Soap
The Earth Mama Calming Lavender Foaming Soap comes in a 2-pack of 5-ounce bottles.
Made with organic Rooibos and Calendula (Marigold) plus pure plant oils and butters.
This natural soap is good even for newborn skin with no synthetic fragrance, preservatives, sulfates, mineral oil, or dyes.
The light lavender-scented soap pumps out as a foam. However, reviewers noted that 5-ounces of foam doesn’t last very long.
What We Love
- Comes in a 2-pack
- Organic Rooibos and Calendula
- Pure plant oil and butter
- Light scent
- No synthetic fragrances, preservatives, sulfates, mineral oil, or dyes
- Foam pump
- Rated 1 by EWG (Environmental Work Group)
Considerations
- Bottles don’t last very long
- Contains potential irritants/allergens
- Contains ingredients with potential toxicities
- Contains ingredients with potential endocrine disruption
Puracy Natural Baby Shampoo & Body Wash
The Puracy Natural Shampoo & Body Wash is a BUMP award winner from Business Insider for the best toddler shampoo in 2022.
You can either purchase this as a two-pack with 16-ounce bottles or as a 64-ounce refill bag.
This vegan cleanser is 99.5% natural with ingredients derived from fruits and vegetables. It also contains sea salt to purify and keep the ph level balanced at 5.5.
The gentle foam this wash produces is great for your baby’s sensitive skin and can be used against eczema, cradle cap, or heat rash.
With no harsh ingredients listed, this soap is also free from sulfates, parabens, petroleum, gluten, and soy. Without perfumes or dyes, this gentle soap is an ideal choice for your baby.
The light citrus scent will linger on your baby’s skin long after bathtime.
Something to keep in mind, while the bottle says tear-free, some reviews noted that it isn’t as tear-free as they had hoped.
It should also be noted that reviews showed the pump sometimes would stick and not pump very well after a few uses.
What We Love
- BUMP Award winner
- Vegan
- Fruit and vegetable-derived ingredients
- Good for sensitive skin
- No perfumes, dyes, gluten, and soy
- Refill bag
Considerations
- Pump occasionally doesn’t work
- Not tear-free
- Contains potential irritants/allergens
- Contains ingredients with potential toxicities
- Contains fragrance
- Rated 4 by EWG (Environmental Work Group)
Babyganics Baby Shampoo + Body Wash
The Babyganics Baby Shampoo + Body Wash comes in 16-ounce bottles that come as 3-packs in either fragrance-free or orange blossom scent.
This tear-free cleaner comes out as a foam and is gentle enough for everyday use on your baby’s skin as well as hair.
With a pH of 5.5, this baby cleanser is cruelty-free which means never tested on animals.
This formula is non-allergenic and made from natural plant-derived ingredients. It’s also free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, mineral oil, petroleum, and dyes.
Some reviews mentioned that the pump gets clogged about halfway through the bottle due to the foam drying out in the nozzle.
What We Love
- Either fragrance-free or orange blossom scent
- Cruelty-free
- Plant-derived ingredients
- No parabens, sulfates, phthalates, mineral oil, petroleum, and dyes
- Foaming
- Great for everyday use
- Rated 2 by EWG (Environmental Work Group)
Considerations
- Pump gets clogged
- Contains potential irritants/allergens
- Contains ingredients with potential toxicities
The Honest Company Perfectly Gentle Shampoo + Body Wash
The Honest Company Perfectly Gentle Shampoo + Body Wash is a gentle cleaner that comes in an 18-ounce squirt bottle.
This tear-free 2-in-1 is great for daily use as a body soap as well as a shampoo and rinses off easily.
Free of sulfates and parabens as well as synthetic fragrances and SLES, this soap has naturally derived ingredients and won’t dry out your baby’s delicate skin.
The thick, creamy lather with a light orange and vanilla scent leaves skin smelling amazing. However, some reviews mentioned that the pump itself is very short and hard to maneuver with one hand.
What We Love
- Good for daily use
- No sulfates, parabens, phthalates, SLES, synthetic fragrances
- Won’t dry out the skin
- Nice, clean scent
- Rinses off easily
- Rated 2 by EWG (Environmental Work Group)
Considerations
- Pump is short, hard to maneuver with one hand
- Contains potential irritants/allergens
- Contains ingredients with potential toxicities
Nature’s Baby Organics Baby 3-in-1 Shampoo, Body Wash, and Face Wash
Nature’s Baby Organics Baby 3-in-1 Shampoo, Body Wash, and Face Wash comes in a 16-ounce pump bottle. Purchase as either a single or a double pack.
This cleanser is perfect as a body wash and shampoo as well as a face wash. A conditioner in the same line can be purchased separately to help detangle and soften your child’s hair.
Used as a face wash, this tear-free cleanser won’t dry out sensitive skin and is ideal for use on baby acne.
This wash is free of parabens, sulfate, dioxins, GMOs, artificial scent, and gluten. It uses certified organic ingredients including aloe, calendula, and chamomile.
Vegan and plant-based, this gentle cleanser contains no harsh chemicals and has a soft pineapple scent.
This hypoallergenic baby soap is allergy-tested and rinses off easily while leaving the skin soft and moisturized. It has a liquid consistency because it doesn’t contain any thickeners.
What We Love
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Can be used as a face wash
- Free of parabens, sulfate, dioxins, GMO, and gluten
- Organic aloe, calendula, and chamomile
- Vegan and plant-based
- Allergy-tested
- No thickening agents
- Rated 2 by EWG (Environmental Work Group)
Considerations
- Pricey
- Contains potential irritants/allergens
- Contains ingredients with potential toxicities
- Contains polyethylene glycol
Best Baby Bar Soaps
While Dr. Bronner’s – Pure-Castile Bar Soap is great all-natural soap for a baby’s skin, it is also a good choice for the entire family. The Johnson’s Baby Body Soap Bar is tear free and hypoallergenic, designed for baby’s sensitive skin.
Dr. Bronner’s – Pure-Castile Bar Soap
The Dr. Bronner’s – Pure-Castile Bar Soap is a non-drying bar that is perfect for your baby. You can buy this soap in a convenient three-pack.
It’s unscented but leaves a clean, fresh scent behind. This soap is made with pure, certified organic oils which leave skin feeling soft and smooth.
Free from chelating agents, dyes, whiteners, or synthetic fragrances, this soap is made with all-natural, vegan, and mild ingredients that are also certified fair trade.
This soap does not contain detergents or foaming agents and you can easily pronounce all the ingredients, which are all plant-based.
It’s safe and healthy for use on both hair and skin as well as the face and great for sensitive skin or eczema. This is also a great soap for the whole family to use which makes it more economical than buying a separate baby cleanser.
Recyclable and biodegradable paper wrappers wrap around these cruelty-free soaps.
Castile soap is not anti-bacterial but will wash away dirt and germs. It can also be used to make your own detergent that’s safe and sensitive enough for your baby’s clothes.
What We Love
- Organic oils
- Vegan ingredients
- Certified Fair Trade
- Recognizable ingredients
- Smooth
- Make homemade laundry detergent
- Great for the whole family to use
- For sensitive skin and skin conditions
- Rated 1 by EWG (Environmental Work Group)
Considerations
- Bar soap is messier than a pump bottle
- Contains potential irritants/allergens
- Contains ingredients with potential toxicities
Johnson’s Baby Soap Bar
The Johnson’s Baby Soap Bar is a 3-ounce bar the comes in a pack of 6.
This hypoallergenic bar comes made in a grippy design to help keep it from slipping out of your hands while in use.
Mild moisturizers are added to keep your baby’s skin from drying out and leave it soft and smooth.
This tear-free bar soap is free from parabens, phthalates, and dyes. It has a light fragrance and won’t leave a residue when it’s rinsed off.
So gentle, you can use this soap on your face and it’s great for the whole family.
What We Love
- Graspable bar
- Hypoallergenic
- Extra moisturizers
- Light fragrance
- Won’t leave a residue
- Can use on your face
- Great for the whole family
Considerations
- A bar is messier than a pump bottle
- Contains potential irritants/allergens
- Contains ingredients with potential toxicities
- Contains fragrance
- Rated 3 by EWG (Environmental Work Group)
Best Baby Micellar Water
Mustela No-Rinse Baby Cleanser – Micellar Water
The Mustela No-Rinse Baby Cleanser. comes in a 10-ounce bottle that you can purchase in either a 1 or 2-pack.
This no-rinse cleanser is gentle on delicate skin and perfect for the face, body, diaper area, as well as hair and scalp.
Apply with a cotton ball to refresh baby’s skin in between baths. No need to rinse off. This also helps to treat and clear baby acne.
This micellar water cleaner has a light and clean scent the leaves your baby smelling clean.
Dilute with water to make the bottle last longer.
What We Love
- Great for on the go
- Helps treat baby acne
- Light scent
- No rinse needed
- EWG verified
Considerations
- Pricey
- Contains potential irritants/allergens
- Contains ingredients with potential toxicities
Comparing Baby Soaps
The table below compares only the recommended products on this page. A low or high Price means it is low or high compared to the other products listed. The Popularity Score reflects how often readers click on and buy the product. The Quality Score is our assessment of the overall performance and satisfaction with the product compared to others in the table.
How We Selected Soap For Baby
Before having my own babies, I didn’t realize how important it is to use clean and safe products on their delicate skin.
Since the FDA does not regulate cosmetic products, the Environmental Work Group (EWG) has created a database of products. It offers information on the most popular products and ingredients, such as whether the product is an irritant/allergen or linked to organ/reproductive toxicities. It rates products from 1 to 10, with 1 being the least toxic. It is best to stick to products that rate EWG verified, 1 or 2.
According to the EWG (Environmental Working Group), products like soaps and shampoos can expose babies to 50% unhealthy chemicals on a regular basis. This makes it vital to get products that are as natural as possible for your baby.
The criteria we set forth helped us find only the best and cleanest soaps and cleansers you can buy.
Natural Ingredients
We looked for soaps that were made without dangerous and harsh chemicals. These include sulfates, parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, and dyes, as well as other things like mineral oil, petroleum, or dioxins. The list of ingredients left out of the soap was just as important as what was put into it.
Organic ingredients such as Calendula, chamomile, essential oils, or aloe vera are all highly favored as were things like plant-based ingredients. Some soaps even avoided using thickening agents, so they maintained a more watery feel than traditional soap. However, even essential oils can irritate the skin.
Perfumes and Dyes
Babies smell good all on their own and don’t need any extra perfumes. If a particular soap has too heavy of a scent, it likely means it’s using a synthetic fragrance and therefore can irritate sensitive skin. Look for soaps that are either unscented like Aquaphor’s shampoo and wash or ones that have a light scent due to the natural ingredients and not because extra fragrance was added.
Added dyes can also irritant sensitive baby skin. Bright colored soaps look fun, but they contain artificial color and aren’t good for baby’s skin. Look for clear soaps or those that state they have no synthetic or artificial colors or dyes added.
FAQs About Soap For Baby
Many of the ingredients included in these products are controversial, or have limited or no data/research on use for babies. Some ingredients have been linked to health problems. Many products have not been evaluated by the FDA. Since no studies have been conducted with these products on babies there is no absolute certainty that these are 100% safe. Always consult with your pediatrician before starting any products on your baby.
What is the best soap for a newborn?
The best soap for a newborn is one without any added fragrance or dyes. Aquaphor or Earth Mama are rated 1 by EWG and may be gentle enough for newborn skin.
Is baby soap tear-free?
The short answer is yes, all the soaps we reviewed touted being tear-free. There are a couple of soaps that state they are but reviews said otherwise. This is why it’s important if you are worried about getting a tear-free soap, to get an unscented one with no added dyes.
Is soap good for babies?
Yes, babies get dirty just like all of us and need to be cleaned. Babies can be washed every day, but consult with your pediatrician. If you don’t want to use soap on your baby as often, you can use the Mustela No-Rinse wash applied with a cotton ball to keep your baby clean and fresh in between baths.
Should you use soap for baby acne?
While baby acne is nothing to worry about according to the AAD (American Academy of Dermatology), using a mild soap won’t hurt but you should never scrub it. Avoid using oily soaps and lotions on it as well. Try a non-drying mild and gentle soap that can be used on the face like Dr. Bronners Pure Castile Soap.
Can I wash my baby’s hair with soap?
Yes, all the soaps we reviewed can be used as both a body wash and a shampoo. However, we do have a list of the best baby shampoos. It also never hurts to start with natural body products before your baby is even born, so here is a list of the best pregnancy-safe shampoo to try.
What’s the problem with sulfates and parabens?
Sulfates are well known for their ability to make things like soap and shampoo lather but they can build up in your body over time and prolonged use and cause problems. Because of this, more and more companies are doing away with sulfates, also known as SLS or SLES.
Parabens are widely known to be added to body products such as deodorants, shampoo, etc. to stop bacteria and fungus growth. However, it has been largely found to disrupt hormone function, so companies are now making products without parabens.
