Julia Marzovilla
I'm a firm believer that my shower experience should feel luxurious. I have my Filterbaby gleaming overhead and my favorite robe ready to rock in the towel warmer, but my caddy is well overdue for a shiny new body wash. For years, I didn't consider body wash the sexiest skincare product out there, but after doing some testing? Well, maybe it is.
These days, body wash and shower gel formulas are more luxurious than ever. It's become more and more important to put thought behind the ingredients you're putting on your skin below the neck, which should not come secondary to the skin on your face. Team Marie Claire is all about a body skin routine, and body wash is an extremely important part of that.
"There are many, many body washes available," says board-certified dermatologist Dr. Alicia Zalka, M.D. While so many of them are marketed "to tantalize the senses with alluring fragrances or other bells and whistles," the expert says that it's really about how well they, well, cleanse you. "Your body wash is working well if you feel fresh and smell clean after using it, and you don't have a tight feeling skin after a shower. Your skin should feel refreshed and smooth," she explains. There are a host of other details to look out for, too—pH levels, microbiome-supporting ingredients, scent intensity. We'll get to all of that soon.
First, it's time for you to discover the very best body washes on the market. This lineup includes budget-friendly picks, plus a few splurge-worthy options if you really want to treat yourself. Let's get cleaned up, shall we?
The Best Body Washes
- The Best Body Wash Overall: Nécessaire The Body Wash
- The Best Multi-Use Body Wash: Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Liquid Soap Bodywash
- The Best Body Wash for Sensitive Skin: Soft Services Comfort Cleanse Ultra-Soothing + Moisturizing Body Wash
- The Best New Body Wash: Aesop Eleos Nourishing Body Cleanser
- The Best Solid Body Wash: Hanni Cocoon Cleanse Solid Body Serum Cleanser With Shea Butter
If they haven't met yet, it's high time to introduce your skin and shower to Nécessaire. Seriously—you're looking at one of the most Insta-famous body washes of all time. The brand (they also formulated a best-selling sex gel and deodorant that helped Marie Claire's Senior Fashion Editor survive Copenhagen Fashion Week) made the body wash world something to watch when they created this vitamin and oil-packed cleanser with a foamy lather that smells like a spicy floral. It's just as good today as it was when shelfies were more of a thing, but you can get it in a couple more scents.
Size: 8.4 oz.
Formula: Oil gel
Skin Type: All
pH Level: 4.7 to 5.7
What I Love: Contains skin-loving ingredients like vitamin C and niacinamide; The original scent is spa-like and eucalyptus-forward; The other scents are lovely (and there's even an unscented option); Creates a super foamy lather; Time-tested and still brilliant
What I Don't: Some people aren't entranced by the spa-like scent—sample before you buy!
Review for MC: "'Hello, body wash of my dreams,' I said when showering with this delight for the first time. It didn't respond—it's a body wash—but based on the way it coddled my skin, I know it heard me and offered its adoration back. Believe me when I say there's so much to love about Nécessaire's gentle oil-gel formula. It sudses right up, it features a micro-dose of minerals like epsom salt, magnesium, zinc, and silica to help replenish the skin and offer a little extra relaxation, it's liquid-y but not too runny, it smells great (or doesn't smell like anything, if you prefer a fragrance-free cleanse) but doesn't overwhelm the senses. Even the bottle is perfect, with its twist-to-open and squeeze-out setup. After drying off, my skin feels so hydrated and wildly soft. Like, seriously. I wish you could feel how soft my skin is right now." — Sophia Vilensky, Contributing Beauty Writer
Contributing Beauty Writer Sophia Vilensky tests Nécessaire's The Body Wash. This is the Santal scent, but they're all perfect.
Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps was founded in the late '40s by Emanuel Bronner and is still run by members of the Bronner family. Look them up—they're a fab crew. Their signature product, this 100-percent organic, vegan, and long-loved pure-castile soap boasts several uses: laundry, dish-washing, fruit-washing, aromatherapy, and—my personal favorite—body washing.
Size: 32 oz.
Formula: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal
pH Level: 8.7 to 9.9
What I Love: A good old-fashioned soap; Silkiest lather; The price is right for a huge bottle; Natural scents; Super concentrated, so a little goes a long way
What I Don't: Liquid formula dispenses rather quickly; High pH level
Review for MC: "One time, my boyfriend joked that the most cost-conscious thing we do in our lives is buy our beloved Dr. Bronner's body wash in bulk refill packages. He's right, and that's on never learning how to budget. Actually, though, even if I had to buy this stuff as a travel size every single time I would stick with it. I never feel so clean as when I've scrubbed myself up with Dr. Bronners. The texture is silky, there's no post-shower dryness, and the scents (my favorite is almond) are straightforward and lovely. Plus, it makes a great bubble bath. And reading material." — Sophia Vilensky
Contributing Beauty Writer Sophia Vilensky tests Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Soap in her beloved almond scent. Can you tell her bottle is halfway gone?
Cult-favorite body care brand Soft Services fancies themselves "the body care experts." Their results-driven products are specifically developed to offer solutions for numerous body skin concerns. The vision behind this special formula was an all-in-one body wash, intimate wash, and shaving lubricant that's great for daily use, hydrating (it features 25 percent glycerin), and fully safe for sensitive skin. I think they nailed it.
Size: 10 oz.
Formula: Water-oil hybrid
Skin Type: All, but fabulous for sensitive skin
pH Level: 6.4
What I Love: Completely safe for sensitive skin; Great if you're a frequent showerer; Skin feels soft and smooth after use; Unscented
What I Don't: Doesn't lather as well as other options
Review for MC: "The best way to explain my love for Comfort Clean is that it makes me feel... like a baby. You know how baby skin is so soft and treated with the utmost care and fragrance-free products? This is that for adults. Every time I use this stuff, I leave the shower with velvety skin, feeling clean and fresh and cute as a button." — Sophia Vilensky, Contributing Beauty Writer
Contributing Beauty Writer Sophia Vilensky tests Soft Services' Comfort Cleanse body wash. If only you could feel how baby soft her skin is in the "after."
I know we're all fans of the famous Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser, and for good reason! It's luxe and sudsy and smells absolutely divine. However, there's another Aesop offering on the market that I'm perhaps even more delighted with. This cream body wash is full of replenishing ingredients that are so helpful for dry skin and leave you "feeling nourished, refreshed, and untroubled."
Size: 6 oz.
Formula: Cream
Skin Type: Dry and dehydrated
pH Level: Unknown
What I Love: Extremely hydrating; Gorgeous herbaceous and woody scent, Feels luxurious
What I Don't: Expensive
Review for MC: "As mentioned above, I'm a longtime fan of Aesop's most famous body wash offering. When I tried this the first time and didn't get the same sudsing action, I wasn't thrilled...and then I stepped out of the shower. Believe me when I say I have never, ever felt softer. The next time I showered, I enjoyed it more for what it was—the creamy formula works itself into a delicate lather and almost feels like an in-shower lotion that you rinse off?—and once again stepped out with skin like silk that stayed feeling nourished, relaxed, and, yes, untroubled." — Sophia Vilensky, Contributing Beauty Writer
Contributing Beauty Writer Sophia Vilensky tests Aesop's creamy and dreamy Eleos body wash. Among other highlights, the bottle is the prettiest purple.
Named the best bar soap in Marie Claire's 2025 Skin & Hair Awards, Hanni's excellent (and super cute) Cocoon Cleanse solid serum bar is a soap-but-not-a-soap that cleanses your skin without stripping it of its natural oils and moisture. Its impressive ingredient list features antiseptic gardenia, moisturizing shea butter, and fermented sugarcane enzyme which acts as a natural deodorant.
Size: 3.7 oz.
Formula: Solid
Skin Type: Dry, combination, and normal
pH Level: 5.5
What I Love: Long-lasting, Cutest pink bar; Leaves skin feeling supple; Easy to travel with
What I Don't: While I don't have a problem with it, I know the smell is divisive
Review for MC: "To start, there's something about how this round bar fits in your hand that's so satisfying. It's love at first hold, and things only get better from there. Upon sudsing, my skin was met with a hydrating lather that left behind no residue—and felt mega moisturized once I stepped out of the shower. I plan on grabbing an extra for my gym bag and carry-on suitcase so I never have to be without this wondrous pink puck." — Sophia Vilensky, Contributing Beauty Writer
Contributing Beauty Writer Sophia Vilensky tests Hanni's super cute pink Cocoon Cleanse bar, Marie Claire's 2025 Skin & Hair Awards Best Bar Soap winner.
While humans have been raising and milking goats for tens of thousands of years, we're the only people who have been lucky enough to see that milk utilized in Beekman 1802's goat milk beauty product range. And for that, we are so lucky. Available in a multitude of scents, this hand and body wash is ultra sweet to dry, irritated skin. Goat's milk contains around *seventeen* vitamins and minerals, after all.
Size: 12.5 oz.
Formula: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal, sensitive
pH Level: Approximately 7
What I Love: Great scent options; Also available as a bar soap; Leaves skin feeling nourished and never dry
What I Don't: Some scents sell out
Review for MC: "Okay, Beekman 1802. I respected your game before (fabulous body butter), but after trying your hand and body wash, I'm really all about what you're doing. Plus, goats are adorable. Besides the skin soothing that went down mid-shower, I was so enchanted by my selected scent—a sweet and spicy situation that transported me right to a crisp fall day. And while it's surprising that this formula doesn't look milky, it certainly offers a creamy, comforting cleanse." — Sophia Vilensky, Contributing Beauty Writer
Contributing Beauty Writer Sophia Vilensky tests Beekman 1802's Goat Milk Hand and Body Soap. It smells so good that she will indeed be using it on her hands *and* body.
Packed with hand-harvested ingredients (it's thickened with natural sea salt for a honey-like texture), Flamingo Estate's body wash contains *six times* the amount of essential oils that most brands boast. Besides the scenting and thickening agents, it's made with sumptuous oils like olive and babassu to nourish and moisturize the skin. This stuff turns your routine shower into a full-on sensorial experience; when you're enraptured, you'll realize just how much you needed it.
Size: 16.9 oz.
Formula: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal
pH Level: Unknown
What I Love: Enchanting scents that transport you right to the garden; Thoughtful development process; Hand-harvested ingredients
What I Don't: Expensive
Review for MC: "If someone asked me to pick my dream dinner party guest list, I'd probably just say whoever Flamingo Estate founder and proprietor Richard Christiansen is having for dinner on a random Wednesday night. The conversation would be enlivening, the food would be out of this world, and when I got home and showered the night away I'd feel comforted by the fact that I could savor the evening a little longer via my transportive body wash. Someday, I'll have a gorgeous garden. Today, I have this body wash to help me pretend I'm already there." — Sophia Vilensky, Freelance Beauty Writer
Earlier this year, Marie Claire's beauty director Hannah Baxter traveled 19 hours and 4,500 miles to shower in the desert next to a volcano (!!) with Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash. The Dove team had promised a body wash that could deliver 24-hour lotion-soft skin right out of the shower. And guess what? They delivered. We loved it so much we named it the best body wash of 2025.
Size: 30.6 oz.
Formula: Cream
Skin Type: Dry
pH Level: Unknown
What I Love: Super moisturizing; Great price; Easy to dispense; Original Dove soap scent is so nostalgic
What I Don't: Nothing
Review for MC: "Much to my surprise, my skin felt... absolutely fine post-shower. I wrapped myself up in my Dove robe to dry out (which took about ten seconds given the arid environment) and sat in the shade to drink more water and enjoy the stunning desert landscape. But that tell-tale dry, itchy feeling that typically follows my morning cleanse? It never made an appearance. My knees and elbows had zero ashy skin and my hands (where I typically struggle with eczema if I don't moisturize) were irritation-free." — Hannah Baxter, Beauty Director
Sure, Dr. Zalka might be a little biased because she invented this unscented body wash. But it really is a standout. Surface Deep's Balancing Skin Wash is powered by glycolic acid to delicately sloughs away dead skin cells, thereby promoting a brighter complexion, improving the skin's texture, and reducing the appearance of fine lines. It supports the microbiome and leaves the skin's pH slightly acidic to maintain the natural acid mantle.
Size: 8.8 oz.
Formula: Gel
Skin Type: All
pH Level: Exact level unknown, but developed to leave the skin pH slightly acidic
What I Love: Dermatologist developed: Skin-loving ingredients; Lowers the skin’s pH so odor-causing bacteria can't flourish
What I Don't: Doesn't offer much in the lather department
Customer Review: "This body wash is so incredible I cannot actually use another brand and attempt to even convince myself that I’m as clean. I use this on my face, under arms and chest. I also love this product to scrub my back. My skin has never been more flawless." — Amazon
Let's hear it for the products that we return to again and again. This best-selling body wash from Aveeno is made with calming oats to soothe your skin any time of the year, but we especially love it in the dry winter months. In a clinical test, 93 percent of users agreed it "left their skin feeling moisturized long after they showered."
Size: 18 oz.
Formula: Cream
Skin Type: Dry
pH Level: Unknown
What I Love: Super moisturizing; Feels gentle on the skin; Lightly scented; Bottle lasts a long time; Plenty of size options
What I Don't: Nothing
Customer Review: "This body wash is a staple in my shower routine! The creamy formula lathers beautifully and leaves my skin feeling hydrated all day long. It has a mild, fresh scent that isn’t overpowering, making it great for sensitive skin. Unlike other body washes that can be drying, this one actually nourishes my skin. If you struggle with dry or irritated skin, this is an absolute game-changer! It is thick but I feel like it washes super well." — Amazon
Take one sniff of this cult-classic body wash and you'll be transported back to your earliest days browsing the beauty shelves. The pink bottle also promises to last through 100 washes (so you get impressive bang for your buck!) and features a 2-in-1 formula that hydrates while cleansing so your skin feels both refreshed and nourished. Yeah, we're thinking pink.
Size: 16.9 oz.
Formula: Gel
Skin Type: All
pH Level: Unknown
What I Love: A classic in the body wash world; Offers nice moisture; Bottle lasts a long time
What I Don't: Very fragrant
Customer Review: "This is the one I always go back to! I have sensitive dry skin. Many washes make me it to the point I'm literally tearing at my skin scratching! But S&G is always calming and moisturizing! Plus the light scent is relaxing and soothing! Love it!" — Ulta
Buttne...chestne...neckne...backne, they all exist. We don't need to pretend they don't, and we do need to have a clarifying body wash on hand for when any kind of body breakout happens. Premium and affordable beauty brand Odele is best known for their haircare (shoutout to that excellent leave-in conditioner), but they have fabulous body washes, too. This one utilizes revitalizing and acne-fighting tea tree and exfoliating alpha hydroxy acids for a deep cleanse that's still gentle on sensitive skin.
Size: 16 oz.
Formula: Liquid gel
Skin Type: Oily or combination
pH Level: Unknown
What I Love: Affordable; Nice scent; Safe for sensitive skin (despite its ability to offer a deep cleanse)
What I Don't: Nothing
Customer Review: "I've been using the Odele Clarifying body wash for the last month or so, and it's one of the only products that WORKS and smells fantastic! I wish I had known about this wash when I was younger and my skin broke out more, but I'm so thankful for this product today with the breakouts that I do experience. As someone in a job field that is manually tasking, this body wash is a lifesaver." — Odele
This drugstore go-to was a staple in my collegiate shower and remains a favorite to this day. While Method has plenty of scent options, the invigorating Energy Boost is nice and bright with its touches of citrus and ginger if you need your shower to wake you up before an 8 a.m. class. Or maybe you need it to get you going before a night out?! It doesn't matter what your sleep schedule is, really—it's great any time. anywhere.
Size: 18 oz.
Formula: Liquid gel
Skin Type: Normal
pH Level: Unknown
What I Love: Affordable; Non-irritating; The bright and invigorating scent is nice and light; Gentle on the skin
What I Don't: A tough sell before bed
Customer Review: "At first, I bought this for myself because I'm a fan of how gentle Method body washes are. But then, after having my boyfriend use this body wash, he smells delicious! The fragrance is long-lasting after the shower and makes him super soft. I love this body wash for its functionality and scent." — Target
On the opposite end of the spectrum, meet the body wash of your dreams. If you're having trouble falling asleep, this soothing, melatonin-packed option from Dr. Teal's might help. Not only will the calming scent of lavender make you feel tired (in a good way!), the wash is formulated with pure epsom salt to help relax your muscles after a long day. I hope you have the sweetest, cleanest dreams.
Size: 24 oz.
Formula: Liquid gel
Skin Type: Normal
pH Level: Unknown
What I Love: The perfect product for a bedtime bath or shower; Contains hydrating and moisturizing ingredients; Affordable; Comforting scent
What I Don't: Not a morning body wash
Customer Review: "I really enjoy using this in a relaxing bath before bed; the essential oils are very light and not overpowering. It really helps me wind down after a stressful day while still giving me the benefits of epsom salt and melatonin." — Ulta
For long-lasting moisture (we mean like, up to 72 hours long-lasting), you need this body wash from Buttah Skin. Developed for melanin-rich skin, it's made with Buttah's SP Duraquench complex, which is the key to all that moisture—besides the additional impact of African cocoa butter, shea butter, and a selection of nourishing vitamin extracts. Meanwhile, purslane extract brightens the skin and marshmallow root extract soothes it while locking in all that moisture.
Size: 10 oz.
Formula: Cream
Skin Type: Dry
pH Level: Unknown
What I Love: Super duper moisturizing; Full of skin-loving (and did I mention moisturizing?) ingredients; Extremely creamy formula
What I Don't: Packaging is a bit spill-prone
Customer Review: "I love this wash, it's so creamy and luxurious. It made my skin so soft while cleansing at the same time. Literally like butter. And it smells yummy. It's hard to describe, but its warm and cozy but in the middle to where men can use it with no problem. Never stop making this please!!!" — Ulta
If you're a body oil person (move over, lotion!), you'll enjoy the soft slip of this silky oil gel formula that turns perfectly frosty when activated by water. The light golden body wash embraces your skin with nourishing ingredients like hydrating sea buckthorn, antioxidant-packed moringa, and soothing vitamin B5, ideal for those with dry or dull skin in need of a little extra moisture. Cue the Owen Wilson "wow."
Size: 16.5 oz.
Formula: Oil gel
pH Level:
What I Love: Leaves skin looking glowy and feeling well taken care of; Nice texture; Subtle and pleasant fragrance
What I Don't: Fragrance is very subtle, so this isn't great if you're someone that likes a long-lasting scent
Customer Review: "I have never used an OIL body wash before and honestly didn't even know the difference between this and a regular body wash, but now my skin has never felt more hydrated! I also was able to see a visible glow in my skin after one use." — Ulta
Did you know that one of the best ways to make your perfume last longer is to pair it with a matching body wash? If you're a Sol de Janeiro fan, you're in luck: this one is especially creamy, dreamy, and absolutely glorious-smelling. Cupuaçu butter keeps skin supple and and helps promote elasticity while a hit of the pistachio-caramel fragrance the Brazilian brand is known for functions as your ideal pre-perfume scent.
Size: 13 oz.
Formula: Cream gel
Skin Type: Normal
pH Level: Unknown
What I Love: Has that unmistakable Sol de Janeiro scent; Fragrance lasts a long time post-shower; Creamy formula
What I Don't: Doesn't give off the greatest lather
Customer Review: "Honestly I am shocked people don’t talk about this body wash more. I am absolutely obsessed and have no reasons to buy another body wash anymore. It is expensive, but it’s just that good and that worth it. Smell lasts so long." — Sephora
The first time I smelled someone who'd showered with Credo's store-brand body care line, I asked them if they'd been to the spa that day. There wasn't a particular spa I was thinking of—the scent just gave off "spa" in general. Infused with exfoliating and hydrating ingredients, this great-for-all-skin-types cleanser leaves your body visibly moisturized, smooth, and toned. It's worth noting that the first ingredient is glycerin, a lightweight humectant that works to protect your precious skin barrier.
Size: 9.46 oz.
Formula: Liquid gel
Skin Type: All
pH Level: Unknown
What I Love: Spa-like scent is calming and lovely; Nice lather; Leaves skin feeling supple
What I Don't: Bottle is fairly small, and only one size is available
Customer Review: "This is a really nice body wash. It lathers up nicely and leaves my skin feeling moisturized. When my husband comes into the bathroom after me, he always says how good it smells after I’ve used Credo body wash." — Credo
What to Look For in a Body Wash
- Efficacy
Board-certified dermatologist Nava Greenfield, M.D. says the most important thing to look for in a body wash is a product that is "effective at getting the job done— cleaning your skin!" You also want it gentle enough to avoid irritation, reaction, and damage.
Signs that your skin isn't being properly cleaned include an uptick in body odor, dry or flaky skin, or irritation, according to Dr. Zalka.
- Ingredients
It's also important to "find a product that adds supportive ingredients to boost the health of your skin," says Dr. Greenfield. "Water alters the pH and can disrupt the barrier, so a cleanser can balance that by adding back what was washed away."
There are also certain ingredients you should stay away from, like harsh and strong fragrances. "Those ingredients can cause reactions and irritations on the skin and oftentimes dry out the skin," adds the doctor. "Dry skin can become inflamed and itchy, causing rashes and dermatitis."
- pH Balance
"The skin's pH is optimal at around 5.5. Too low or too high can be stressful to the skin surface," says Dr. Zalka. Today, so many of the best body washes tout themselves as "pH balanced," which means their pH stays around neutral to help maintain the skin's protective barrier.
"When the acidity of the skin is maintained by using cleansers that contain low percentages like five percent glycolic acid, the skin's natural defenses are maintained," the Yale University Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology explains. "As a result, skin is smoother because the skin barrier function is nurtured, not tortured."
Still, this one is a little complicated. I don't want to say a certain pH level is bad. One of my favorite body washes, Dr. Bronner's, is alkaline like all soaps with a pH level between 8.7 and 9.9. That works just fine for some (me!). Your skin is resilient.
Still, it's super important to make sure the acid mantle is taken care of and receives as little disruption as possible. "Squeaky clean skin is not the goal," adds Dr. Zalka. "Your skin should feel clean out of a shower, not sterilized."
Do I Need a Body Wash?
Absolutely, but the necessity extends farther than the love of a good shower.
If you've got summer body acne that just won't seem to budge, an effective body wash can add an added layer of offense when battling stubborn pimples or annoying keratosis pilaris bumps. Also, the best body washes go beyond simple skin benefits; they can offer you a moment of self-care in the shower where you reflect, meditate, and come up with all of your brightest ideas.
Can I Use My Face Wash on My Body?
Technically you could double up, but your wallet won't thank you for it. "Ideally use only a face cleanser for your face, but you can use a face cleanser on your body if necessary. Face and body skin are different—the outer skin cell layers, called the epidermis, are thicker on the body as compared to the skin and seat gland composition and distribution differ," says Dr. Greenfield. "The layers of fat cells underneath the skin also differ in different parts of the body. Face skin is more sensitive and is exposed to more environmental damage than body skin."
How Often Should I Use Body Wash?
Believe it or not, Dr. Greenfield says some people only need to cleanse one to two times per week. "Other people who have more densely packed and active sweat glands will need to cleanse more often," she explains. "I do not recommend washing more than once daily."
What Comes After Body Wash?
While you'll certainly see added benefits from body washes that contain things like niacinamide or other actives, Dr. Zalka says that "a lot gets washed down the drain."
Thus, she prefers applying her extras after the shower so your skin can soak all that goodness up. While it is possible to overdo it on body care, your skin will let you know when or if that's happening. Balance is everything, in life and in skincare.
The expert says that the easiest body care routine would include a cleanser (ie. one of the best body washes) followed by a body oil or shea butter (you'll find the ingredient in many body lotions) or hyaluronic acid cream. "Erring on the side of too much moisturizer is the lesser evil of not enough moisturizer," she says.
How We Tested
Contributing Beauty Writer Sophia Vilensky found the best body washes on the market based on customer reviews, Marie Claire editor recommendations, expert recommendations, and her own testing. After receiving samples of numerous body washes and returning to some old favorites, she took about a million showers, evaluating each product based on suds appeal, texture, price, smell, and how supple they left her skin feeling. Eventually, she narrowed the list down to 18. She is very, very clean.
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Meet the Experts
Dr. Nava Greenfield is a dermatologist practicing at Schweiger Dermatology Group. Dr. Greenfield earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Queens College, City University of New York, where she graduated Cum Laude with honors in mathematics, natural sciences, chemistry and biochemistry.
Dr. Greenfield attended medical school at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Yeshiva University. She completed her internship at Yale-New Haven Hospital and her residency in dermatology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Greenfield has been published in many medical journals, including The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, the Journal of Women’s Dermatology and Pediatrics. Dr. Greenfield is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Women’s Dermatologic Society and the American Medical Association.
With a wealth of experience and insight from over 25 years as a multi-practice dermatologist and an associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine, Alicia Zalka, MD is one of today’s leading skin care experts. Her expertise in medical and cosmetic dermatology has won her a legion of beloved patients, respect from colleagues nationwide and accolades including Top Doctor in Connecticut and Top 25 Most Influential People of Litchfield County. But her true passion and sense of accomplishment comes from her volunteer work providing dermatology care to service people for almost 30 years at the VA Hospital in West Haven CT and her appointment by former Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell, to serve as an executive board member and now as Chair of one of the medical boards at the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Even with retiring from her frenetic full time private practice in December of 2022, she still maintains a bustling career in dermatology. Her Clinical Attending position within the Yale University Department of Dermatology, teaching dermatology residents and her supervisory position at The Art of Skin in Poughkeepsie NY teaching physician assistants, feeds her unrelenting devotion to the science of skin and sharing her dedicated, compassionate approach to caring for people.
