Body Wash Reviewed Jul 1, 2026

Moon Valley Organics

Farm-made herbal soaps and body wash from a family organic farm in Washington.

FDA Warning Letter · 2017 · resolved

FDA warning letter — drug claims

FDA ref. 522934 cited unapproved-drug marketing claims on products sold as cosmetics. A labeling/claims matter, not an ingredient-safety finding.

Our take

Why We Trust This Brand

Moon Valley Organics has been family- and farm-owned since 1998 with no acquisition and no outside investment, so the independence is real and long-standing. The body wash is USDA certified organic and Leaping Bunny cruelty-free, made from saponified organic plant oils with farm-grown herbs — no synthetic surfactants or preservatives. We keep it at 9 only because the essential-oil scent in the scented versions is a potential allergen for reactive skin.

What's inside

Ingredients & Safety

Real soap made from saponified organic plant oils with organic farm-grown herbs, no SLS or synthetic detergents, no parabens, and no artificial preservatives. Potassium hydroxide is the saponifying agent (fully reacted, not a residual). Essential-oil fragrance is the one thing to watch for sensitive skin.

Certifications

USDA Certified Organic Leaping Bunny (Cruelty-Free) Vegan

No listed ingredient is currently on our watch or caution list. This finding applies only to the ingredient list shown below and may not cover every product, variant, market, or reformulation.

Ingredient List Reviewed

Safe Watch Caution
  • Purified Water also listed as Aqua, Purified Water
  • Organic Calendula & Comfrey Infused in Organic Sunflower Oil
  • Organic Coconut Oil also listed as Coconut Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil
  • Organic Castor Oil
  • Potassium Hydroxide also listed as Lye, KOH
  • Organic Lavandin Essential Oil
  • Organic Cane Sugar
  • Organic Guar Gum
  • Organic Lavender Essential Oil

Formula scope: the disclosed ingredient list captured for this review. Formulas can differ by product, scent, country, and date; compare the current package with this list before deciding.

Want another top-tier option? Dr. Bronner's in Body Wash & Soap currently meets our top criteria. Review its formula scope and cited records before deciding.

Who owns it

Ownership & Independence

Moon Valley Organics is a privately held, family-owned business run by founders Kim and Aaron Otto on their own 10-acre organic farm. We found no acquisition and no VC/PE investment.

Where to buy

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