Is Burt's Bees PFAS-free?
Across 57 graded products, Burt's Bees averages C (74/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 50 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Burt's Bees C or better, safest first
Burt's Bees
Baby 5-Pack Organic Cotton Bibs
100% organic cotton, no water-resistant treatment
Lower concern, organic cotton bibs with no water-resistant coating or finish.
⚠Risky category by default
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Baby Organic Cotton Bandana Bibs
Organic cotton, no added water-resistant or stain-resistant coatings
Lower concern; organic cotton bibs with no fluorinated treatments documented.
⚠Risky category by default
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Baby Organic Cotton Baby Bibs
Organic cotton (primary); no waterproof coating
Lower PFAS concern, organic cotton bibs with no water-repellent coating treatment mean no obvious fluorochemical drivers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Liquid Hand Soap
Aqueous soap base, essential oils, plant extracts
Lower-concern choice, liquid hand soap formulation has no inherent need for PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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Green Tea & Lemongrass Hand Soap
aqueous soap base, natural plant extracts
Lower-concern hand soap; no PFAS-prone formulation or coating identified.
⚠Risky category by default
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100% Natural Nourishing Mascara, Black Brown
Wax, pigments, natural oils (typical mascara base)
Lower concern, conventional mascara formula with no known PFAS drivers, but zero transparency from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
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Lip Gloss
Wax, oils, and natural emollients (typical formulation)
Lower PFAS concern; traditional cosmetic with no known fluorochemical triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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/LIP SHINE
Natural waxes, oils, and plant-based emollients (beeswax-based lip balm)
Lower concern, natural wax lip balm with no known PFAS-prone ingredients or treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Gloss and Glow Glossy Balm
Wax-based balm (beeswax, plant oils, minimal synthetic content)
Lower-concern cosmetic; no PFAS triggers identified, but brand makes no explicit claim.
⚠Risky category by default
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Suede Splash Lipstick
Wax, oils, pigments, beeswax base
Lower concern; traditional lipstick formula with no known PFAS trigger materials.
⚠Risky category by default
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LIPSTICK
wax, oils, pigments, natural base
Lower PFAS concern; traditional cosmetic formulation with no known triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Lip Shimmer
Natural waxes, oils, and pigments (beeswax, jojoba oil, mineral mica)
Lower PFAS concern, natural lip colorant with no waterproofing claims or synthetic coatings typical of PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
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Burt s Bees Body Wash
Water-based liquid cleanser with botanical extracts
Lower PFAS concern for a basic liquid body wash; no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Baby Bee Fragrance Free Shampoo Wash
Water, plant-derived cleansers, glycerin, botanical extracts
Lower PFAS concern; traditional liquid cleanser without water-repellent or nonstick features.
⚠Risky category by default
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Baby Bee Shampoo & Wash
water, plant-derived cleansing agents, glycerin, natural oils
Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off baby wash; no intentional water-repellent or nonstick chemistry expected.
⚠Risky category by default
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Baby Shampoo and Baby Wash Refill
aqueous liquid soap formulation in recycled plastic refill pouch
Lower PFAS concern; typical baby wash without known fluorochemical additives, but brand makes no formal disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Baby Calming Shampoo Wash
aqueous liquid cosmetic (surfactants, water, botanical extracts)
Lower concern; liquid baby shampoo lacks typical PFAS application vectors.
⚠Risky category by default
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Baby Foaming Shampoo & Wash
water-based formula, botanical extracts
Lower concern, liquid baby wash unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand offers no explicit commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Baby Bee Shampoo & Body Wash
water-based shampoo/wash, plant oils, botanical extracts
Lower PFAS concern; typical rinse-off cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Burt’s Bees Energizing Body Wash Citrus & Ginger 12 Fl Oz.
aqueous surfactant solution, plant-derived actives, water-based formula
Lower PFAS concern; liquid body wash formulation unlikely to require fluorinated additives.
⚠Risky category by default
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Calming Day Lotion SPF 30
water-in-oil emulsion base; mineral/mica filters (SPF 30 active)
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS use, but brand offers no explicit confirmation.
⚠Risky category by default
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BB Cream SPF 15 Burt's Bees
Water-based emulsion with mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide) and botanical extracts
Lower concern, conventional cosmetic formula with no known PFAS-prone ingredients, but Burt's Bees does not publicly commit to PFAS-free sourcing.
⚠Risky category by default
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SPF 30 Lip Balm
beeswax, oils, natural wax blend
Lower concern; lip balm formulas rarely require PFAS, but brand offers no explicit statement.
⚠Risky category by default
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Sunscreen SPF 30
mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide) in lotion base
Lower PFAS concern; mineral sunscreens rarely require water-resistant coatings that trigger PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
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Sensitive Gentle Day Lotion
Water, glycerin, botanical extracts, emollients
Lower-concern formula; no known PFAS-prone ingredients, but brand silence on PFAS practices leaves a small gap.
⚠Risky category by default
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Renewal Firming Day Lotion SPF 30
water-based emulsion lotion with mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide)
Lower PFAS concern; conventional lotion formula without known water-repellent coating or waterproofing triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Daily Defense SPF 30 Moisturizer
water-based emulsion, mineral sunscreen actives, plant oils
Lower concern; mineral sunscreen cosmetics rarely use PFAS, but Burt's Bees offers no public disclosure either way.
⚠Risky category by default
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Avene Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen Fluid
mineral sunscreen (likely zinc oxide/titanium dioxide), fluid base
Lower PFAS concern; mineral UV filters are inherently low-risk, but no public disclosure or testing data.
⚠Risky category by default
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Naturally Clean Hand Soap
water, plant-based cleansing agents, glycerin
Lower concern, simple liquid soap formula has minimal PFAS risk, but brand makes no public commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Liquid Hand Soap Sea Salt Neroli
aqueous solution with plant-derived surfactants
Lower concern, liquid soap has no water-repellent coating or stain-resist triggers; no public PFAS testing found.
⚠Risky category by default
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Naturally Clean Hand Soap with Lavender and Honey
water, glycerin, soap base, plant extracts
Lower PFAS concern; liquid hand soap rarely requires water-repellent coating or stain-resist coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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(1) Burts Bees Citrus & Lemongrass Hand Soap 7.5 Fl Oz Burt’s
aqueous soap base, essential oils, glycerin
Lower concern; Burt's Bees hand soap has no obvious PFAS markers and uses traditional soap chemistry.
⚠Risky category by default
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Wild Honeysuckle Foaming Hand Soap
water-based surfactant blend, natural essential oils
Lower concern, typical foaming soap with no known PFAS vectors, but brand makes no public commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Foaming Sweet Clementine Hand Soap
Water, plant-derived surfactants, glycerin
Lower concern, liquid hand soap formulation carries minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Natural Skin Care Shave Cream
Water, plant oils, glycerin, soap base
Lower PFAS concern, natural formulation without known waterproofing, stain-resistance, or nonstick coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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Burt s Bees Cooling Shave Cream Men 5
Water-based cream base with natural oils and glycerin
Lower concern for PFAS; typical personal-care formulation without high-risk coatings or treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Shave Cream 6 oz 2 pk
Water, natural oils, plant-derived emulsifiers, minimal synthetic additives
Lower PFAS concern, a simple topical shave cream with no functional need for PFAS chemistry.
⚠Risky category by default
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Cooling Shave Cream For Men Aloe Hemp Seed Oil 5 Oz
cream base (emulsified water, oils, botanical extracts)
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
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Lot of 2 Burt's Bees For Men Cooling Shave Cream 5oz
Water-based cream; standard cosmetic emulsifiers and natural oils
Lower concern, standard cosmetic cream with no known PFAS triggers, but no explicit brand verification.
⚠Risky category by default
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Cooling Shave Cream for Men, 5 Ounce -- 18 per case
water-based cream (soap, glycerin, essential oils)
Lower PFAS concern; typical rinse-off cosmetic with no high-risk coatings or water-resistant claims.
⚠Risky category by default
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Natural Skin Care For Men Shave Cream 1 Bottle 6oz
Water-based cream emulsion; typical cosmetic preservatives and stabilizers
Lower concern, cosmetic cream with no known PFAS drivers, but Burt's Bees offers no public PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Natural Skin Care Shave Cream
Water-based cream with natural botanicals (beeswax, plant oils)
Lower concern, no PFAS-typical triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Aloe & Witch Hazel Hand Sanitizer
Water, aloe vera, witch hazel extract, glycerin, alcohol denaturant
Lower PFAS concern, liquid hand sanitizer with common natural ingredients; no documented risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Naturally Clean Hand Kit
hand soap, lotions, natural plant-based waxes
Lower PFAS concern; cosmetics kit with no known fluorinated coatings or water-repellent treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Eucalyptus Refill 2-Pack
Eucalyptus oil, plant-derived cosmetic base
Lower PFAS concern, simple personal care product with no PFAS-prone ingredients or treatment typical.
⚠Risky category by default
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The Naked Bee Orange Blossom Honey Hand Sanitizer
aqueous hand sanitizer (alcohol, honey extract, botanical oils)
Lower concern for PFAS; typical rinse-off cosmetic with no documented PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Bergamot Refill
Essential oil + natural aromatics in paper/cardboard refill
Lower concern; simple cosmetic refill with no PFAS-typical triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Hand Sanitizer Moisturizing & Sanitizing Spray with Citrus Essential Oils
Water, alcohol, essential oils, emollients (typical hand sanitizer formulation)
Lower PFAS concern; typical cosmetic spray with no known water-repellent coating or stain-resist triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Hand Sanitizer Spray - Grapefruit 17.5 oz
Ethanol-based liquid spray; no Teflon-family coating or water-resistance treatment typical
Lower concern, no known PFAS application in hand sanitizer formulations, but brand makes no explicit claim.
⚠Risky category by default
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Hand Sanitizer Spray
Alcohol (ethanol), water, plant-based emollients
Lower PFAS concern for typical hand sanitizer formulation; no known high-risk ingredients flagged.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Baby Set of 4 Bee Essentials Lap Shoulder Bibs
100% cotton with polyester binding
Lower PFAS concern; basic cotton bibs with no water-repellent coating or stain-resistant treatment typical of this category.
⚠Risky category by default
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Baby Lap Shoulder Bibs
organic cotton
Lower-concern choice; simple cotton bibs with no known PFAS-prone treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Baby Blossom Bibs
cotton/organic cotton fabric, no water-resistant finish
Lower PFAS concern, simple cotton bibs without water treatment, but Burt's Bees offers no public PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Baby Golden Bee Bibs Five-Piece Set
100% organic cotton
Lower-concern baby bibs, plain cotton fabric, no water-resistant treatment typical of PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Baby Girls Whimsical Printed Lap-Shoulder Bibs
100% cotton knit fabric, no waterproofing or stain treatment mentioned
Lower-concern choice, plain cotton bibs with no water/stain treatments that would typically trigger PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
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Natural Nourishing Mascara
Wax, oils, and pigments (waterproof mascara base)
Lower concern than synthetic waterproof cosmetics, but no PFAS disclosure, use with modest caution.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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All Aflutter Waterproof Mascara
waterproof film-forming polymer coating (unspecified)
Skip until ingredient transparency improves; waterproof cosmetics carry PFAS risk but Burt's Bees does not disclose coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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