California Baby No Fragrance Super Sensitive Shampoo & Bodywash

Important note on kid-friendly shampoos and body washes

When I’m choosing a shampoo and body wash for kids (and honestly, the whole family), I look for formulas that cleanse gently and are clearly labeled. These are products used often, so I prefer options that avoid added fragrance and keep the ingredient list straightforward, especially for sensitive or reactive skin.

What I avoid in shampoos and body washes

In this category, I avoid products with undisclosed fragrance blends or vague “fragrance/parfum” labeling, harsh surfactants like SLS and SLES, ethoxylated ingredients (PEGs and “-eth” ingredients), parabens, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, antibacterial additives, preservatives like methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MIT/MCI), phenoxyethanol in baby products, and petroleum-derived ingredients I don’t use in my low-tox swaps, including dimethicone and propylene glycol. I also pay attention to how products are scented and tend to avoid fragrance-related plasticizers that may sometimes be listed individually on labels, such as diethyl phthalate (DEP) or dibutyl phthalate (DBP), which is why clear ingredient disclosure matters to me.

Product description

California Baby No Fragrance Super Sensitive Shampoo & Bodywash is a 2-in-1 cleanser formulated for sensitive skin and scalp, free of added fragrance. It uses mild, plant-derived cleansing agents to wash hair and skin without harsh detergents, and includes supportive ingredients such as glycerin and botanical extracts to help keep bath time comfortable.

This is a practical option for families who want a simple, fragrance-free wash that works for both hair and body, especially if you’re trying to minimize common irritants and keep routines straightforward.

Ingredients

Water, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Glycerin, Sodium Levulinate, Basil Leaf Extract, Anise Seed Extract, Quillaja Saponaria (Soap Bark) Extract, Xanthan Gum, Phytic Acid, Jojoba Seed Oil, Yucca Root Extract, Calendula Flower Extract, Aloe Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Quinoa Protein.

Certifications

• USDA Certified Biobased (verified)
• Cruelty-Free (brand stated)
• Allergy tested (brand stated)

What I like

I like that it’s fragrance-free, uses gentle plant-based cleansers instead of harsher surfactants, and keeps hair and body care simple with a straightforward 2-in-1 formula.

Things to keep in mind

Gentler cleansers don’t always create big foam, and that’s normal for this type of formula.

Many botanical and plant-derived ingredients commonly used in baby and sensitive-skin products are generally well tolerated when used topically, but individual sensitivities can still occur. Ingredients such as calendula are more often discussed in safety contexts for oral use than for topical application, whereas aloe and oats are widely used to support skin comfort. Patch testing is always a helpful step, especially for babies, those with very sensitive skin, or those with known plant or food allergies.