Is CeraVe PFAS-free?
Across 19 graded products, CeraVe averages C (75/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 19 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from CeraVe C or better, safest first
CeraVe
Moisturizing Cream
Water, glycerin, ceramides, humectants (cream emulsion)
Lower PFAS concern; conventional moisturizer without known water-repellent coating or grease-resistant additives.
⚠Risky category by default
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PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
water-based emulsion lotion with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, glycerin
Lower concern. Standard facial moisturizer with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Daily Moisturizing Lotion
water, glycerin, cetyl alcohol, niacinamide, ceramides (emulsion lotion)
Lower concern, simple emulsion lotion with no known PFAS-risk ingredients or treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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SA Body Wash for Rough & Bumpy Skin
aqueous liquid cosmetic cleanser with ceramides, niacinamide, salicylic acid
Lower PFAS concern, body wash has no known PFAS triggers, but CeraVe hasn't publicly disclosed PFAS-free status.
⚠Risky category by default
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Hydrating Body Wash
water-based surfactant system, ceramides, glycerin
Lower PFAS concern, liquid body wash formula has no typical PFAS use case.
⚠Risky category by default
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Eczema Soothing Body Wash
aqueous liquid cleanser with ceramides and humectants
Lower concern, liquid body wash formulations rarely require PFAS; buy with modest confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
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Body Wash for Dry Skin
Aqueous cleanser with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, glycerin; no water-resistant or grease-resistant coatings typical
Lower-concern choice, liquid body wash formulations rarely require PFAS, though CeraVe has not publicly disclosed PFAS position.
⚠Risky category by default
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Renewing SA Cleanser
Aqueous cleansing lotion with ceramides and salicylic acid
Lower PFAS concern, standard rinse-off cleanser without water-resistant or nonstick treatments typical of PFAS risk products.
⚠Risky category by default
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Body Wash With Salicylic Acid, Fragrance Free Body Wash
aqueous surfactant cleansing base with salicylic acid, ceramides, niacinamide
Lower concern, standard rinse-off cleanser with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Psoriasis Cleanser
aqueous liquid cleanser with ceramides and salicylic acid
Lower concern, topical rinse-off cleanser with no known PFAS triggers, though CeraVe does not disclose PFAS practices.
⚠Risky category by default
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Baby Wash & Shampoo
aqueous cleansing base with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, glycerin
Lower-concern baby wash, no PFAS triggers identified, but no third-party verification.
⚠Risky category by default
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Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30
mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)
Lower PFAS concern, mineral sunscreen with no waterproofing claims or known PFAS uses.
⚠Risky category by default
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Invisible Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50
Mineral UV filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) in emulsion base
Lower PFAS concern; mineral sunscreen base is inherently safer, but no public disclosure or testing data.
⚠Risky category by default
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AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF
Water-based lotion with mineral sunscreen actives (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide), humectants, ceramides, hyaluronic acid
Lower concern; standard cosmetic lotion with no known PFAS triggers, but CeraVe makes no explicit PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Hydrating Sheer Face and Body Sunscreen SPF 30
Mineral and chemical UV filters in emulsion base; no intentional water-resistant coating disclosed
Lower PFAS concern for a leave-on sunscreen without disclosed water-repellent treatment, but CeraVe remains silent on the issue.
⚠Risky category by default
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Hydrating Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 50
mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide base)
Lower PFAS concern for typical mineral sunscreen; no waterproofing claims suggest minimal fluorinated additives.
⚠Risky category by default
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Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)
Lower concern, mineral sunscreens lack PFAS-prone coatings, but CeraVe makes no explicit claim.
⚠Risky category by default
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Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM SPF 30
water-based lotion emulsion with mineral UV filters (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide)
Lower concern, a water-based facial moisturizer without water-resistant or stain-repellent claims carries minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Aqueous lotion with mineral sunscreen (titanium dioxide/zinc oxide) and ceramides
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but CeraVe has not publicly disclosed PFAS sourcing.
⚠Risky category by default
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →