Is Axe PFAS-free?

Axe

Body Wash Phoenix

Water-based liquid body wash (surfactants, fragrance, preservatives)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern; typical rinse-off cosmetic with no known PFAS vectors.

⚠Risky category by default

Axe

Apollo Body Wash

aqueous surfactant formulation (liquid body wash)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern product; liquid body wash carries minimal PFAS risk but brand lacks transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Axe

Body Wash Black

water-based surfactant gel

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, standard body wash with no known PFAS risk, but Axe makes no public commitment.

⚠Risky category by default

Axe

Body Wash

aqueous surfactant blend, fragrance, preservatives

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern for PFAS, liquid body wash lacks typical fluorinated treatments, but no third-party verification available.

⚠Risky category by default

Axe

Men's Charcoal and Clean Body Wash

aqueous liquid body wash formulation

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off cosmetic; no known PFAS-prone ingredients in standard body wash formulas.

⚠Risky category by default

Axe

Excite Body Wash

aqueous surfactant formulation, no intentional PFAS-containing additives typical to category

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern for PFAS, routine body wash with no waterproofing, water-repellent coating, or nonstick treatment.

⚠Risky category by default

Axe

3-in-1 Body Wash, Shampoo & Conditioner Total Fresh

aqueous liquid cleanser with surfactants and fragrance

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern product; no PFAS coating risk typical in rinse-off body wash.

⚠Risky category by default

Axe

Men's Body Wash Coconut Crusader

aqueous body wash base with surfactants, fragrances, and coconut extracts

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, liquid body wash has minimal PFAS risk; no known reason for intentional PFAS use in this category.

⚠Risky category by default

Axe

Antiperspirant Deodorant for Men

Propellant (hydrocarbon), aluminum canister, cosmetic powder/fragrance

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; typical antiperspirant aerosol without known water-repellent coating or water-resistant claims.

⚠Risky category by default

Axe

Antiperspirant Deodorant Dark Temptation Scent

propylene glycol, talc, fragrance blend, aluminum compounds

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS risk for typical antiperspirant; no industry flag, but brand transparency absent.

⚠Risky category by default

Axe

Dark Temptation Body Spray

alcohol, fragrance compounds, propellant (butane/isobutane)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for a simple spray cosmetic, but no independent verification.

⚠Risky category by default

Axe

Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick

talc/starch base, wax, fragrance, aluminum compounds

D

Lower concern, but Axe has not disclosed PFAS status, check ingredient label for specifics.

⚠Risky category by default

Axe

Deodorant Stick Apollo

Hydrocarbon wax/stearate stick base

D

Lower concern for PFAS, but Axe parent company makes no public disclosure, buy with modest caution.

⚠Risky category by default

Axe

Essentials Fresh Shield Deodorant Stick

stearic acid, cyclopentasiloxane, talc, fragrance blend

D

Insufficient transparency; deodorant stick formulas rarely require PFAS, but Axe discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

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Fine Fragrance Collection Deodorant Stick

Deodorant stick (wax/stearate base, fragrance)

D

Skip until Axe discloses PFAS status, silence on cosmetics is a red flag.

⚠Risky category by default

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Men's Anarchy Deodorant Stick

Wax/paraffin stick deodorant with fragrance

D

Lower PFAS concern but no transparency; typical antiperspirant deodorant without known PFAS triggers.

⚠Risky category by default