Super gentle for sensitive skin
"This does exactly what it "says on the tin" - super gentle but lovely and creamy. No gimmicks. Perfect for use every day especially for my sensitive skin which doesn't like perfumed products."
Gentle Genius™ Barrier Care Replenishing Body Wash
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£22.00
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£22.00
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£28.00
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250 ml / 8.4 fl. oz.
A cream-to-foam body wash that actually puts moisture back while it cleans. Amino acid surfactants and a Biomimetic Ceramide Complex replenish your skin's barrier instead of stripping it.
Hydrating
Barrier Supporting
Cleansing
Soothing
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Why You'll Love It
LOVE AT FIRST LATHER.
Step one in our breakthrough Soak & Seal system, this cream-to-foam body wash is clinically proven to instantly moisturise and support the skin barrier. Follow with our Wet Skin Moisturiser to seal hydration in for up to 12 hours.
Built on amino acid surfactants instead of the sulfates found in most body washes (even the "gentle" ones), it cleanses without stripping your skin's natural lipids. The lather feels soft and satisfying. The aftermath? No tightness. No squeaky-clean dryness. Just skin that's genuinely in better condition than before you stepped in.
A biomimetic Ceramide Complex doesn't just replace lost barrier lipids, it signals your skin to produce more of its own. Concentrated oat lipids deliver skin-identical ceramides and soothing avenanthramides. And our NMF Sugar Complex actually binds to keratin, so the hydration it deposits stays put after rinsing. This is a body wash that moisturises through the act of cleansing, not in spite of it.
The delicate Juniper Berry and Petitgrain scent? That's our KindScent™ fragrance, 100% natural and formulated at less than 0.01% to keep the allergen load as low as possible. Dermatologist approved, 96-hour patch tested on sensitive skin, and suitable from age 3+. A body wash to transform showers, and sensitive skin.
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Key Ingredients
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Biomimicking Ceramide Complex
The glue that holds your skin together, Ceramides are essential for a healthy barrier to keep irritation at bay. This cutting-edge complex includes fatty acids from Argan, Meadowfoam, Macadamia and Shea Butter – a sophisticated blend which mimics the skin’s natural Ceramide composition for optimum strength and support.
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100% Natural Kindscent™
Our proprietary low-allergen fragrance is a unique aromatic blend that includes Juniper Berries, Eucalyptus, Petitgrain and Patchouli – and forms less than 0.01% of the formula. It delivers a delicate but uplifting scent that’s dermatologist approved and proven to be suitable for sensitive skin.
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Colloidal Oat
Renowned for its soothing, anti-inflammatory and moisturising properties, Colloidal Oat is proven to support the skin barrier and replenish lipids – reducing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) to keep skin hydrated, protected and calm.
“A revelation in green chemistry, this beautiful body wash is a joy to use while also delivering instant hydration, helping protect against irritation and moisture loss by bolstering the skin barrier. A gentle genius indeed."
SARAH BROWN
FOUNDER, PAI SKINCARE
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this body wash suitable for sensitive or eczema-prone skin?
How do I use the Body Wash, and what's the Soak & Seal system?
Can I use this body wash on its own, or do I need the Wet Skin Moisturiser too?
What does the Replenishing Body Wash smell like?
Is the Body Wash safe to use during pregnancy?
Does this body wash contain any allergens I should know about?
What are the packaging and sustainability credentials?
How does the ceramide complex in this body wash actually work?
How does the hydration survive being rinsed off?
What does the oat lipid extract do, and is it the same as colloidal oatmeal?
What makes this body wash different from other sensitive skin body washes?
What clinical evidence supports the Replenishing Body Wash?
Overall rating: 4.6923075 / 5 from 91 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Gentle Genius™ Barrier Care Replenishing Body Wash is praised for its ability to cleanse and nourish the skin, leaving it soft and hydrated. Its unique Soak & Seal System™ approach ensures in-shower hydration and barrier protection, followed by a moisturizer to seal in hydration. The gentle cleanser and soothing scent are also highlighted by customers.
Summary topics
- Gentle Cleanser (9%): Customers keep praising the gentle cleanser for its nourishment and softness. (100% agreement)
- Skin Feel (23%): A significant number of customers pointed out that this body wash leaves their skin feeling clean and soft.
- Skin Hydration (41%): A substantial number of customers remarked that this body wash leaves their skin feeling soft and hydrated.
- Product Scent (30%): Many customers remarked that the product smells really nice and leaves their skin feeling soft and smooth, making it a popular choice.
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Review highlights
- "Lovely texture, no irritation and leaves me skin feeling clean and soft." —
- "Left my skin feeling soft and smooth , it doesn't irritate my skin at all and the sponge perfectly compliments it." —
- "Smells gorgeous made my skin feel really soft" —
Reviews
I was sceptical, but not
"I was sceptical, but not only is it gentle on my skin, but my skin has felt softer and less dry, since using it. The only downside is that once you are near the end, its hard to get all the product out, due to the design of the bottle."
Treat yourself to this
"Love using this! Just a shame its a bit expensive for my day to day body wash, but a great treat"
Beautiful body wash
"Gentle on the skin , this feels moisturising too. Definitely recommend this product."
Body wash
"Makes my skin soft and my skin feels great! Itchy skin no more."
Still a great body wash…
"Still a great body wash, Gentle Genius is now the only body wash I use and I’ve repurchased many times. However, much as I highly recommend the body wash, and at the risk of sounding like a stuck record, I still think the packaging needs a rethink! The design of the Phaze pump bottle would be perfect - obviously a larger size bottle and plastic not glass for the shower - it dispenses easily and just about every last drop too!"
This body wash is a
"This body wash is a pleasure to use. Its moisturising and refreshing. Perfect for my ageing skin."
Love it!
"My body skin is both dry and blemish-prone, which makes finding the right body wash a real challenge — especially since I work out regularly and need something that truly cleanses without stripping my skin. Once again, Pai delivers! This body wash leaves my skin feeling fresh and balanced. The scent is subtle but pleasant, and I’ve noticed a visible reduction in breakouts on my arms and décolleté. Highly recommended!"
The cream like texture feels
"The cream like texture feels amazing and it's so gentle on my skin!"
Body wash
"This is the best body wash I ever used."