withSimplicity Botanical Soap
This is a plant-based bar soap made with botanical oils and extracts and scented only with essential oils and botanicals—no synthetic fragrance or fillers. I like it as a lower-waste, straightforward option if you prefer a subtly scented bar that still keeps ingredients simple.
Ingredients
Sodium cocoate; Sodium sunflowerate; Aqua (Water); Sodium palmate; Glycerin; Cinnamomum camphora (Ho Wood) Oil*; Cupressus sempervirens (Cypress) Oil; Coriandrum sativum (Coriander) Seed Oil; Litsea cubeba (Litsea) Oil; Juniperus communis (Juniper) Berry Oil; Papaver somniferum (Poppy) Seed; Citrus × limon (Lemon Peel) Powder; Iron Oxide (Yellow) Powder; Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Extract.
*Organic ingredient.
Certifications
RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil
What I Like
I like that this bar relies on botanical and plant-derived oils rather than synthetic fragrance or heavy additives. The scent comes from essential oils and botanicals, which keeps the formula transparent and straightforward.
The bar format supports a lower-waste routine with minimal packaging, which is an easy sustainability win if you already enjoy bar soaps.
It’s a good middle ground if you want a cleaner bar soap that still has a light, natural scent without going entirely unscented.
Things to Keep in Mind
EWG rating (EWG analyzer): 3.
This score is primarily driven by certain essential oils—specifically cypress and citrus (orange) oil—which are commonly flagged in the EWG system for potential irritation or sensitization. These concerns are more relevant for leave-on or higher-exposure uses; in a rinse-off bar, real-world exposure is lower, but the rating is still helpful context if you closely follow EWG scores.
Because this is a bar soap, the lather and rinse will feel different from liquid body washes or cream cleansers.
If your skin is dehydrated, you may want to follow with a moisturizer or body oil, as botanical bar soaps are typically less occlusive than lotion-based washes.
Sensitive Skin & Pregnancy Considerations
If you’re fragrance-sensitive or have reactive skin, patch testing is a good idea, especially since this formula includes multiple essential oils. Starting with body-only use before face use can help you gauge tolerance.
Essential oil transparency: essential oils can carry trace contaminants depending on sourcing and processing. I prioritize brands that test for purity and keep formulations as simple as possible to minimize unnecessary exposure.