Great — here are budget-friendly men’s body-care picks that emphasize “clean” ingredients (fewer questionable chemicals, transparent labeling, and many with low EWG/harm scores). I grouped items by category so you can mix & match.

Body washes / cleansers

• Dove Men+Care Body Wash — affordable, moisturizing, dermatologist‑recommended for sensitive skin; widely rated a top budget pick. (byrdie.com)
• Dr. Bronner’s Pure‑Castile Soap (liquid or bar) — very versatile, plant‑based, EWG‑Verified for formulations like Hemp/Citrus/Rose (transparent ingredient lists). Great as body wash, shampoo, or shave soap. ~$6–15. (ewg.org)
• Method Men’s Body Wash (Glacier + Granite) — inexpensive, biodegradable surfactants and simpler formulation (good budget “clean” option). (byrdie.com)

Bar soaps (for minimal ingredients)

• Dr. Bronner’s bar soaps — simple castile ingredients, EWG‑verified options. (ewg.org)
• CeraVe SA Cleanser Bar or gentle cleansing bar — widely available, gentle ceramides + niacinamide (note: some CeraVe formulas show ingredient concerns for specific sensitivities per EWG; still commonly recommended for barrier support). Use if you want dermatologist‑backed, affordable options. (ewg.org)

Deodorants (aluminum‑free / lower‑irritant)

• Native Deodorant — aluminum‑free, fragrance‑free or simple natural scents, affordable and widely available. (Popular clean choice; check for individual scent sensitivities.)
• Schmidt’s or Each & Every — plant‑based deodorants with simple ingredient lists and budget options.

Body moisturizers / lotions

• CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion — fragrance‑free, ceramides + hyaluronic acid, budget favorite for dry skin and body use. (Good for restoring barrier; widely recommended.) (ewg.org)
• Naturium Glow Getter Multi‑Oil Body Butter / other Naturium body products — affordable, good ingredient lists (squalane, shea, glycerin) and praised in mainstream reviews for value. (instyle.com)

Exfoliants / targeted body treatments

• CeraVe SA Body Wash (salicylic acid) — budget option for rough/bumpy skin (contains SA to exfoliate; check EWG notes if you have sensitivities). (ewg.org)
• Affordable glycolic/chemical body exfoliants from brands like The Ordinary (watch concentrations; follow usage directions).

Body oil / extra hydration

• Squalane or squalane‑blend body oil (e.g., The Ordinary Squalane + other brands) — lightweight, non‑greasy, good for post‑shower hydration. Look for single‑ingredient or short‑ingredient lists.

Sunscreen (non‑negotiable for body care)

• Drugstore mineral or broad‑spectrum chemical sunscreens that are fragrance‑free and broad‑spectrum (look for SPF 30+; affordable options include many CVS/Walgreens generics and established brands). Always choose a labeled broad‑spectrum SPF 30+ and reapply. (If you want, I can list specific budget sunscreens.)

Why these picks?

• They emphasize short/plant‑based ingredient lists or formulations reviewed favorably by dermatologists and editors for being gentle or EWG‑friendly (e.g., Dr. Bronner’s is EWG‑Verified; CeraVe is dermatologist‑formulated though some formulations have ingredients flagged for allergy/irritation in EWG’s database). Use fragrance‑free variants if you’re sensitive. (ewg.org)

How to shop smart (quick tips)

• Prioritize fragrance‑free or “unscented” if you have sensitive skin.
• Check EWG Skin Deep or the brand’s full ingredient list for any ingredients you want to avoid (parabens, phthalates, questionable synthetic fragrances). Dr. Bronner’s pages and CeraVe entries are useful examples. (ewg.org)
• Buy multi‑use items (castile soap, lightweight squalane oil) to save money.
• For antiperspirants/deodorants, choose aluminum‑free if you prefer fewer controversial ingredients; note that aluminum‑free deodorants prevent odor rather than sweat.

If you’d like, I can:

• Make a short, fully shoppable list (links & approximate prices at major retailers in the U.S.), or
• Tailor recommendations to oily vs dry skin, or if you prefer fragrance vs fragrance‑free.

Which would you prefer?