Written by OSEA Staff | Published August 1, 2025
While facial cleansers, scrubs and bar soaps often take center stage in our showers, the skin below your neck deserves its own hero product. That’s why, in 2024, we created our seaweed-boosted Undaria Algae™ Body Wash—a daily, nourishing cleanser made with a plant-based surfactant to gently cleanse without drying or stripping your skin.
But with so many body washes out there, we wanted to see how ours truly stacks up. So we asked four of our most body wash–obsessed team members to use it for a full year (yes, really). They paid attention to hydration, ingredients, texture, scent, and overall value, and didn’t hold back. Ahead, read their honest reviews.
Cora Cowan
20s, Retention Marketing Manager
Skin type: Dry & Combination
Morning or Evening Showers?
Evening
The Experience:
I’ve tried every body wash—from mastige to prestige—and most either break me out or dry me out. I’ve been using this one since we launched it, and it’s the only one that doesn’t irritate my skin. The scent is clean, citrusy, and uplifting—like an expensive hotel—and it lingers just enough, especially when layered with Undaria Algae™ Body Oil post-shower. The gel texture lathers beautifully with a loofah or washcloth, and two pumps is all I need.
The Results
“I’m outside a lot—wakeboarding, horseback riding, hiking, gardening—and I wear a ton of sunscreen, so I usually have to double cleanse to get everything off. Just one cleanse with Undaria Algae™ Body Wash leaves me feeling truly clean. I deal with KP and sensitive, reactive skin, and this has never caused a flare-up. My skin feels soft, smooth, and hydrated. I also love the packaging. It’s clean and aesthetically pleasing.
The Shower Ritual
“Evenings are my time to reset. I start with Ocean Cleanser on my face and let it sit for a few minutes while I shampoo and condition with Ouai or Olaplex. Then I exfoliate with Salts of the Earth Body Scrubor Undaria Cleansing Body Polish and shave. I finish by rinsing everything away with Undaria Algae™ Body Wash. I love the botanical oil blend—it feels like bathing in the ocean. Occasionally, I’ll even watch Love Island in the shower with my phone stuck to the wall using an Octobuddy. I’m that committed.”
Jasmine
30s, National Account Manager
Skin type: Dry to Combination
Morning or Evening Showers?
Both
The Experience
“The consistency of this product is so unique. It has a jelly-like, almost gelatinous texture (courtesy of the Undaria seaweed) that feels incredibly refreshing. It fills the entire bathroom with a bright, citrusy scent—kind of like peeling a fresh orange. I also appreciate that the lather is subtle, and not overly soapy. I’m a ‘more is more’ kind of person, so I use extra pumps and really work it in with an African net sponge.”
The Results
“I’ve used this for over a year, and my skin feels soft, clean, and never stripped. I have eczema, and most body washes trigger a flare-up—this one never has. It’s gentle, hydrating, and doesn’t leave behind any residue. I love that I can use it daily without any irritation.”
The Shower Ritual
“Morning showers are my time to energize. I turn on my ‘Rise & Shine’ Spotify playlist, apply a face mask, and let it sit while I lather up with Undaria Algae™ Body Wash using a long loofah for a full-body refresh.
Evenings are all about winding down. I make lemon balm tea, dim the lights, and light a candle. After removing my makeup with Ocean Cleanser, I exfoliate with Salts of the Earth Body Scruband follow with Undaria Algae™ Body Wash. I finish with a lymphatic massage using Vagus Nerve Oiland our Gua Sha Sculptor. It’s the perfect reset before bed.”
Christine Akin
30s, Director of Brand Marketing
Skin type: Dry & Sensitive
Morning or Evening Showers?
Evening
The Experience
“This is my go-to daily body wash. I love the nourishing botanical oil blend—and the seaweed, of course. The uplifting citrus scent instantly transports me to a tropical paradise, and the lightweight, silky gel texture feels so luxurious. It’s super gentle on my skin and doesn’t leave behind any residue. I appreciate that the bottle is big and has a pump, making application a total breeze.”
The Results
“My skin feels smooth, hydrated, and healthy-looking after every use. Post-partum, my skin has become more dry and sensitive and this has never irritated it. The citrusy scent is energizing and invigorating and my husband loves it just as much as I do. We genuinely cannot get enough. Clean, safe skincare is non-negotiable for me—especially while breastfeeding—so using this gives me complete peace of mind.”
The Shower Ritual
“Evening showers, after the baby is asleep, are all about me-time. I wash my face with Ocean Cleansing Milk,
then cleanse with Undaria Algae™ Body Wash. After that, I exfoliate with Seaglow Resurfacing Scrub and Undaria Algae™ Body Wash. I finish with Undaria Algae™ Body Oil and sometimes treat myself to a glass of red wine. Then my husband and I wind down with a little reality TV—we’re currently binging Love Island—before heading to bed.
Mallory
30s, Associate Director of Social
Skin type: Dry
Morning or Evening Showers?
Morning
The Experience
“This makes my skin literally feel like a dolphin. Silky and smooth, but also hydrated in a way that’s lightweight and so fresh. The texture is amazing—it reminds me of fresh seaweed. Gelatinous, bouncy, and easy to spread. It doesn’t foam much, but glides beautifully across the skin. It’s not soapy or harsh like some body washes I’ve tried. And the scent? Ohhh. It smells so good. Definitely grapefruit notes. It smells like fresh juice on a summer’s day. The matte bottle is so aesthetic and elevated.”
The Results
“I’ve started using this long before I even worked at OSEA. Every time I use it, my skin feels soft, smooth, and moisturized. I had terrible hives postpartum and became hyper-aware of what I was putting on my body. This feels safe, clean, natural, and nourishing.”
The Shower Ritual
“I wake up around 6 a.m., take my son to school, then make tea or matcha and shower around 8 a.m. I like to stand under the water for a few quiet minutes to warm up, then wash my hair with Aesop and cleanse my body with Undaria Algae™ Body Wash. After that, I apply conditioner and let it sit while I double cleanse my face with Ocean Wave Cleanser and Ocean Cleanser. I leave the body wash on like a mask, then rinse everything off with cold water. Sometimes I’ll exfoliate with Salts of the Earth Body Scrub after. Then I finish my matcha, make some version of a breakfast bowl, and enjoy a few peaceful minutes before the workday begins.”
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