Strawberry Shower Gel

body wash · 250 ml · Body

The Body Shop Strawberry Shower Gel is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 18-ingredient list, with glycerin, salicylic acid and aloe vera. List checked November 6, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone) and sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate).

Contains fragrance
No essential oils
Contains labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Contains sulfates
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Strawberry Shower Gel

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Salicylic acid (BHA)
An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.
Aloe vera
A soothing, hydrating plant juice.

Full ingredient list, decoded

18 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1Aqua/Water/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
4Decyl GlucosideA plant-derived, gentle cleansing agent made from glucose and a fatty alcohol. It helps…
5Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
6Coco- Betaine
7Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
8Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance
9Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
10Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
11Sodium GluconateSodium Gluconate is the sodium salt of gluconic acid, made from sugar, and its main job…
12Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderA powder made from the inner leaf juice of the aloe vera plant. It mainly helps hydrate…
13Fragaria Vesca Juice/Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Juice
14Alpha-Isomethyl IononeA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft floral, violet-like scent. Its main job is…Labelled fragrance allergens
15Denatonium Benzoate
16Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
17CI 14700/Red 4
18CI 17200/Red 33Red 33 is a synthetic red dye. Its main job is adding color to water-based products…

Source: The Body Shop product page, www.thebodyshop.com/products/strawberry-shower-gel, retrieved November 6, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Parfum/Fragrance (#8)
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	Contains	Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone (#14)
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	Contains	Sodium Laureth Sulfate (#2)
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is The Body Shop Strawberry Shower Gel fragrance-free?

No. The Body Shop Strawberry Shower Gel contains Parfum/Fragrance (ingredient 8 of 18).

Does The Body Shop Strawberry Shower Gel contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium Laureth Sulfate). Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does The Body Shop Strawberry Shower Gel pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and fungal acne (malassezia). Key ingredients: Glycerin, Salicylic acid (BHA) and Aloe vera.