# Ladies, what's your favorite body wash? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [January 31, 2013, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-whats-your-favorite-body-wash/648962 "2013-01-31T21:53:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![C3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/c3/32/3108_2.png) [@C3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C3)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-whats-your-favorite-body-wash/648962/21 "2013-02-01T02:34:37Z")
My favorite is [Burt’s Bees Peppermint & Rosemary Body Wash](http://www.burtsbees.com/natural-products/body-washes-soaps/fabulously-fresh-peppermint-rosemary-body-wash.html), but not for this time of year - it’s very cooling. It’s great when it’s really hot out in the summer. I like the Gud products, too. My favorite scent is “Cherrynova” which is cherry & almond. ---
**Author:** ![I\_Like\_Pie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9f8e36/32.png) [@I\_Like\_Pie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Like_Pie)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-whats-your-favorite-body-wash/648962/22 "2013-02-01T02:46:37Z")
> [@Rachellelogram](#): > > I was eyeballing that pomegranate scent. Does the smell tend to linger long? I’d prefer if it did. I recently quit smoking, and I like to smell the scent of my bodywash on my arm throughout the day, if possible. It does have a lasting scent, but it’s light enough so that I can wear my perfume with it. I generally wear Clinique Happy or Bath and Body Works Sea Island Cotton and there isn’t a clash of scents. ---
**Author:** ![ems](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/cdc98d/32.png) [@ems](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ems)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-whats-your-favorite-body-wash/648962/23 "2013-02-01T03:57:04Z")
Philosophy Grace - delicate scent and very moisturizing. I use the lotion as well. I always have one of their other body washes on the go as well for post gym scrub downs right now it is the raspberry scented one previously margherita. ---
**Author:** ![CT\_Damsel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dfb087/32.png) [@CT\_Damsel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CT_Damsel)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-whats-your-favorite-body-wash/648962/24 "2013-02-01T04:24:44Z")
My favorite is Philosophy Black Licorice regrettably it is almost impossible to find. At Christmas time I make Springerle and it smells similar (anise.) My next fav is Philosophy Candy Cane. Really any of their food scents are wonderful. (I have never tried their non food scents.) ---
**Author:** ![DiosaBellissima](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-whats-your-favorite-body-wash/648962/25 "2013-02-01T04:31:39Z")
> [@amarinth](#): > > [LUSH](http://www.lushusa.com/Shower/shower,en_US,sc.html). Which scent depends on the day. But that’s where I spend too much money on soap. > [@Ferret\_Herder](#): > > Just wondering - I tried their bar soap and it dries my skin out like nobody’s business, even in summer when I don’t have dry skin issues. Do you think their body wash is moisturizing, in your experience? My go to is Lush’s Flying Fox and no, I haven’t noticed it drying out my skin. Plus, it smells super sexy sexy! ---
**Author:** ![amarinth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@amarinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarinth)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-whats-your-favorite-body-wash/648962/26 "2013-02-01T05:49:38Z")
> [@Ferret\_Herder](#): > > Just wondering - I tried their bar soap and it dries my skin out like nobody’s business, even in summer when I don’t have dry skin issues. Do you think their body wash is moisturizing, in your experience? > [@Rachellelogram](#): > > I also noticed that Lush bar soap dries me out, which I really can’t afford in winter. Also, their scents don’t linger, which makes them a no-go. And, tangentially, I tried (REALLY tried) using bar soap for a while, but even the good stuff just takes too long. Gotta lather up the washcloth, scrub a couple things, lather again, scrub some more. No thanks! I’d rather squirt some body wash on my poufie and be done in a couple minutes. I haven’t noticed that, but then, I slather on lotion after I get out of the shower, no matter what kind of soap or body wash I use. So, I can’t say that it isn’t drying me, but I can’t say that it is, either.. Because it’s winter, I’m using a lot of alkmaar (which feels like cream in the shower) and demon in the dark (smells like winter). I use spa gloves for the lather problem. ---
**Author:** ![CatherineZeta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e95f7d/32.png) [@CatherineZeta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatherineZeta)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-whats-your-favorite-body-wash/648962/27 "2013-02-01T05:52:56Z")
I’m a fan of Dr. Bronner’s castile soap. The giant bottles last forever and there are a bajillion scents to choose from. I haven’t noticed the scent lingering though. ---
**Author:** ![Johanna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johanna/32/8318_2.png) [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-whats-your-favorite-body-wash/648962/28 "2013-02-01T06:07:27Z")
> [@Heart\_of\_Dorkness](#): > > [Dove Go Fresh Cool Moisture Cucumber and Green Tea](http://www.target.com/p/dove-go-fresh-2-pk-nutrim-moisture-cucumber-green-tea-scent-body-wash-16-oz/-/A-13446232#prodSlot=medium_1_1) > > Pretty cheap, moisturizes nicely, and the smell doesn’t make me barf and doesn’t linger on my skin. I very nearly bought that one. Instead I got Olay soothing cucumber, which moisturizes well, is also pretty cheap, and like you said, the smell is tolerable and doesn’t linger. When that’s finished, next up is Olay body butter ribbons, whose scent isn’t labeled, but I smelled it and it’s violets. Which is good. I don’t know, I don’t think I’ve ever bought the same body wash twice. I keep looking for one whose scent I really like instead of merely tolerating, in addition to being good for my skin. ---
**Author:** ![Johanna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johanna/32/8318_2.png) [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-whats-your-favorite-body-wash/648962/29 "2013-02-01T06:11:51Z")
> [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](#): > > I like the IDEA of scented body washes, but not the actual outcome (except for those that have scents that don’t linger.) If the scent does linger, doesn’t it compete/clash with your perfume? I find that shampoos+conditioners are more likely to do that. Never noticed a body wash clash. In the shower, these sorts of fragrances get rinsed off your skin better than out of your hair. ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-whats-your-favorite-body-wash/648962/30 "2013-02-01T07:00:11Z")
Dove Deep Moisture body wash is awesome. It leaves your skin oh so soft, and like someone else said, moisturizes so well you can generally skip lotion. Second favorite is Ivory Waterlily because it smells good without being perfumey, and doesn’t cost very much. ---
**Author:** ![Rachellelogram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rachellelogram/32/8689_2.png) [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 7:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-whats-your-favorite-body-wash/648962/31 "2013-02-01T07:45:05Z")
Do the lotion advocates put lotion on your whole body after every shower? Sounds like it could get tedious and a bit messy D: ---
**Author:** ![Blackberry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ecd19e/32.png) [@Blackberry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blackberry)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 7:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-whats-your-favorite-body-wash/648962/32 "2013-02-01T07:58:26Z")
My skin is super dry, but if I use the right body wash I don’t need to use body lotion regularly. I DO need hand lotion a million times a day and face lotion at least every day. Olay in-shower body lotion, or whatever it’s called, works surprisingly well though if you want a moisturizer that isn’t messy at all. You use it after body wash and then rinse it off. ---
**Author:** ![Rollo\_Tomasi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/58956e/32.png) [@Rollo\_Tomasi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rollo_Tomasi)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-whats-your-favorite-body-wash/648962/33 "2013-02-01T14:39:24Z")
I like pretty much everything by St. Ives, but my favorite is Mineral Therapy. Excellent moisturizing qualities, plus it smells very nice afterward. It’s not a perfumed scent or anything–just a general “fresh and clean” scent. ---
**Author:** ![Sigmagirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Sigmagirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigmagirl)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-whats-your-favorite-body-wash/648962/34 "2013-02-01T15:35:08Z")
Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash, fragrance-free, 'cause I’m allergic to fragrance. ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-whats-your-favorite-body-wash/648962/35 "2013-02-01T16:14:07Z")
Bath & Body Works Signature - Sweet Pea. Second would be the Coconut/Lime. ---
**Author:** ![ducati](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/cc9497/32.png) [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-whats-your-favorite-body-wash/648962/36 "2013-02-01T16:26:09Z")
I asked Mrs. Ducati what she’d like to use in the shower. She replied “Jason Statham”. ---
**Author:** ![AuntiePam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-whats-your-favorite-body-wash/648962/37 "2013-02-01T17:25:49Z")
Right now I’m using a Dial product, don’t remember the scent, it’s blue. It doesn’t say it moisturizes but it actually does, better than the Dove and Olay I’d been using. What works best for me and is easier than applying lotion is light almond oil. I put it on before drying with a towel, and just pat dry. It doesn’t feel greasy or oily, and if you like a scent, you can add a scent. Great stuff. You can get it on-line by the gallon. ---
**Author:** ![DiosaBellissima](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-whats-your-favorite-body-wash/648962/38 "2013-02-01T17:34:09Z")
> [@Rachellelogram](#): > > Do the lotion advocates put lotion on your whole body after every shower? Sounds like it could get tedious and a bit messy D: I’ve heard- and I don’t know how true it is, but I suppose it at least somewhat makes sense- that your skin is more receptive to moisture after a hot shower where your pores are all open and such. So, by slathering on your creams post shower, you’re going to get the most bang for your buck. ---
**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-whats-your-favorite-body-wash/648962/39 "2013-02-01T18:17:24Z")
I like Soft Soap Body Butter Heavenly Vanilla - [This stuff](http://www.amazon.com/Softsoap-Moisture-Heavenly-Vanilla-15-Fluid/dp/B003A4HSYO). Smells _wonderful!_ ---
**Author:** ![lindsaybluth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/90db22/32.png) [@lindsaybluth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lindsaybluth)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-whats-your-favorite-body-wash/648962/40 "2013-02-01T18:23:44Z")
What a prescient thread! I love Burt’s bees peppermint bodywash; I got it 50% off at a drug store going out of business but full price it’s $8/bottle and not worth it IMO. But I’d like to find a very strong, pepperminty bodywash that’s only 3-5$/bottle. Any recommendations, fellow dopers? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-whats-your-favorite-body-wash/648962.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-whats-your-favorite-body-wash/648962.md?page=3)