Many soaps and body washes available in supermarkets and chemists that are marketed towards sensitive skin are actually full of known skin irritants themselves (such as Lauric Acid, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Alumina, and Mineral Oil).
We’ve found these fragrance free soap bars for sensitive skin that you can genuinely trust. All are palm oil free, petrochemical free, and made in Australia by small local businesses.
For many people with sensitive skin, it’s not just synthetic fragrance that causes problems — essential oils can also be irritating. That’s why, for us:
Fragrance free means no essential oils at all.
Dindi Naturals Hemp Seed Oil Soap Bar
This gentle hemp soap from Dindi Naturals has been specifically formulated for sensitive, dry, or reactive skin.
Made with hemp seed oil, olive oil, coconut oil, rice bran oil, sunflower oil, organic castor oil, shea butter and French green clay, it cleanses without fragrance, essential oils or synthetic additives.
We love it because it’s:
- Grey Water Safe
- Rich in nourishing plant oils for dry or compromised skin
- Gentle enough for daily use on sensitive skin, even removing sunscreen
- Available unpackaged for a zero-waste option
This bar is particularly well suited to people with very dry skin, eczema-prone hands, or those who wash frequently.
What customers say:
“I find this soap nourishing, moisturising and healing for my very dry hands and skin. So natural and pleasant.” — Preeya
“This is a plain, ethical soap that lathers beautifully.” — Rose
"Was given one of these as past of a gift set, and I love it! It's unscented so I use it next to my kitchen sink - and I am happy that it doesn't leave a scent residue that could transfer to food." - Andrew
Biome True Castile Soap Bar (100% Olive Oil)
Handmade in Australia from a single natural ingredient — olive oil from Alden’s Olives in Cohuna, Victoria — this soap bar is one of the gentlest options available for sensitive skin.
Simple, moisturising and long lasting, it’s suitable for everyday use across the whole body and beyond.
We love it because it’s:
- Made from one simple ingredient: saponified Australian olive oil
- Multipurpose — suitable for hands, body, and household cleaning
- Gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin types
Castile soap is famously versatile — we share practical ways to use it throughout the home in 18 Ways To Use Pure Castile Soap.
What customers say:
“Since first trying this as a dish soap, I’m a complete convert and won’t use anything else. The skin on my hands has never been this happy and it's an effective cleaning agent. I'll never use anything else again.” — Anna
“I grate some into a bucket and fill with hot water to clean the floors — the possibilities are endless.” — Rachel
“Love, love, love Castile soap — it’s beautiful on the skin and feels purely divine.” — Sharyn
Australian Natural Soap Company – Sensitive Face Cleanser (Calamine)
This fragrance free face cleanser bar has been created specifically for sensitive, reactive and redness-prone skin.
Formulated with calamine and gentle plant oils, it cleanses without stripping the skin or triggering irritation — making it a good option for those who find even mild soaps too much for facial use.
We love it because it’s:
- Fragrance free, with no essential oils or synthetic perfume
- Designed specifically for facial skin
- Calming for redness, irritation and sensitivity
- Made in Australia using simple, skin-conscious ingredients
This bar is ideal if your face reacts easily or if you’re looking for a truly gentle daily facial cleanser in solid form.
Beauty & the Bees Moisture Cream Soap (Honey & Olive Oil)
If your sensitive skin is also dry, tight or easily compromised, this moisture-rich soap bar from Beauty & the Bees is a beautiful option.
Made with olive oil and honey, it gently cleanses while helping to support the skin’s natural moisture barrier — without relying on fragrance, essential oils or synthetic additives.
We love it because it’s:
- Fragrance free and suitable for sensitive or eczema-prone skin
- Extra moisturising compared to standard soap bars
- Made in Australia by a small Tasmanian producer
- Well suited to dry, mature or easily irritated skin
This is a great choice for people who find many soaps cleansing but not nourishing enough.
What to Look for in a Soap for Sensitive Skin
The best soaps for sensitive skin aren’t just fragrance free — they also avoid ingredients that commonly cause irritation or dryness.
Look for soap bars that are:
- Free from synthetic fragrance and essential oils
- Palm oil free
- Free from petrochemicals and mineral oils
- Free from synthetic preservatives such as EDTA
- Free from synthetic detergents like SLS
Every soap bar at Biome meets these standards.
If you’ve ever wondered whether solid soap itself is hygienic for sensitive or compromised skin, we explore the science behind that in Are Soap Bars Hygienic?
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