Is Baxter of California PFAS-free?
Across 15 graded products, Baxter of California averages C (75/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 14 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Baxter of California C or better, safest first
Baxter of California
Barbe Set
Stainless steel, brushes, standard cosmetic packaging
Lower concern, standard grooming tools with no known PFAS indicators, though brand discloses nothing.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
Baxter of California
Beard Line-Up Shave Gel
Water-based gel with glycerin, emulsifiers, fragrance
Lower concern; typical gel formula with no known PFAS triggers, but brand is silent on PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Baxter of California
Super Close Shave Formula — Byron & Barclay
Soap/surfactant base (likely glycerin, stearic acid, water)
Lower PFAS concern, traditional shaving soap formula with no known triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Baxter of California
Shave Tonic
alcohol, fragrance, water base
Lower concern for PFAS risk; typical alcohol-based tonic with no known waterproofing or grease-resist treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Baxter of California
Super Close Shave Formula 240ml
Cream/emulsion base (soap, water, glycerin, stearic acid typical for shave formulas)
Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off shave cream; no known industry trigger for fluorochemicals in this category.
⚠Risky category by default
Baxter of California
Super Close Shave Formula by Baxter Of California for Men - 8 oz Shave Cream
cream emulsion (water, oils, emulsifiers)
Lower concern, shave cream has no known PFAS application, but brand makes no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Baxter of California
Baxter Beard Line-Up Shave Gel
water-based gel cosmetic formula
Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off gel cosmetic; no red flags detected.
⚠Risky category by default
Baxter of California
Italian Lime & Pomegranate Deodorant
liquid/gel deodorant base; standard cosmetic emulsifiers and fragrance
Lower PFAS concern; no known triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Baxter of California
Citrus & Herbal Musk Deodorant
Stick deodorant base (waxes, starches, mineral pigments)
Lower PFAS concern; standard cosmetic deodorant without water-resistance claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Baxter of California
Deodorant
Aluminum-based stick deodorant with typical cosmetic formulants
Lower concern, standard deodorant with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Baxter of California
Baxter Best Gift Ever Bath and Body Gift Set Trio
soap, fragrance, glycerin, water base
Lower PFAS concern; typical bath/body cosmetics rarely contain PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Baxter of California
Bravo Sierra Deodorant
Stick deodorant (presumed talc or mineral base)
Lower concern for typical deodorant stick, but silence on PFAS sourcing weakens confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
Baxter of California
Deodorant Essential Fragrance Free
Deodorant stick (presumed starch/wax/mineral base)
Lower PFAS concern for typical deodorant stick; no water-repellent coating or water-resistant claims signal risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Baxter of California
MINERAL DEODORANT Bottles
Mineral salts (aluminum-free deodorant), plastic bottle
Lower PFAS concern; mineral deodorants inherently avoid common PFAS sources, but bottle packaging disclosure lacking.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Baxter of California
SET 15
Cosmetic formulation, typical ingredients undisclosed for full composition
Skip, no transparency on PFAS or ingredients.
⚠Risky category by default
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