C

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

CeraVe

Moisturizing Cream

Water, glycerin, ceramides, humectants (cream emulsion)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; conventional moisturizer without known water-repellent coating or grease-resistant additives.

Risky category by default

CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion

CeraVe

PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion

water-based emulsion lotion with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, glycerin

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern. Standard facial moisturizer with no known PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion

CeraVe

Daily Moisturizing Lotion

water, glycerin, cetyl alcohol, niacinamide, ceramides (emulsion lotion)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern, simple emulsion lotion with no known PFAS-risk ingredients or treatments.

Risky category by default

CeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough & Bumpy Skin

CeraVe

SA Body Wash for Rough & Bumpy Skin

aqueous liquid cosmetic cleanser with ceramides, niacinamide, salicylic acid

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern, body wash has no known PFAS triggers, but CeraVe hasn't publicly disclosed PFAS-free status.

Risky category by default

Cerave Hydrating Body Wash

CeraVe

Hydrating Body Wash

water-based surfactant system, ceramides, glycerin

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, liquid body wash formula has no typical PFAS use case.

Risky category by default

CeraVe Eczema Soothing Body Wash

CeraVe

Eczema Soothing Body Wash

aqueous liquid cleanser with ceramides and humectants

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, liquid body wash formulations rarely require PFAS; buy with modest confidence.

Risky category by default

CeraVe Body Wash for Dry Skin

CeraVe

Body Wash for Dry Skin

Aqueous cleanser with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, glycerin; no water-resistant or grease-resistant coatings typical

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern choice, liquid body wash formulations rarely require PFAS, though CeraVe has not publicly disclosed PFAS position.

Risky category by default

CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser

CeraVe

Renewing SA Cleanser

Aqueous cleansing lotion with ceramides and salicylic acid

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, standard rinse-off cleanser without water-resistant or nonstick treatments typical of PFAS risk products.

Risky category by default

Cerave Body Wash With Salicylic Acid, Fragrance Free Body Wash

CeraVe

Body Wash With Salicylic Acid, Fragrance Free Body Wash

aqueous surfactant cleansing base with salicylic acid, ceramides, niacinamide

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, standard rinse-off cleanser with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no disclosure.

Risky category by default

CeraVe Psoriasis Cleanser

CeraVe

Psoriasis Cleanser

aqueous liquid cleanser with ceramides and salicylic acid

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, topical rinse-off cleanser with no known PFAS triggers, though CeraVe does not disclose PFAS practices.

Risky category by default

CeraVe Baby Wash & Shampoo

CeraVe

Baby Wash & Shampoo

aqueous cleansing base with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, glycerin

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern baby wash, no PFAS triggers identified, but no third-party verification.

Risky category by default

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30

CeraVe

Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30

mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, mineral sunscreen with no waterproofing claims or known PFAS uses.

Risky category by default

CeraVe Invisible Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50

CeraVe

Invisible Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50

Mineral UV filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) in emulsion base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; mineral sunscreen base is inherently safer, but no public disclosure or testing data.

Risky category by default

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF

CeraVe

AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF

Water-based lotion with mineral sunscreen actives (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide), humectants, ceramides, hyaluronic acid

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; standard cosmetic lotion with no known PFAS triggers, but CeraVe makes no explicit PFAS commitment.

Risky category by default

CeraVe Hydrating Sheer Face and Body Sunscreen SPF 30

CeraVe

Hydrating Sheer Face and Body Sunscreen SPF 30

Mineral and chemical UV filters in emulsion base; no intentional water-resistant coating disclosed

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a leave-on sunscreen without disclosed water-repellent treatment, but CeraVe remains silent on the issue.

Risky category by default

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 50

CeraVe

Hydrating Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 50

mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical mineral sunscreen; no waterproofing claims suggest minimal fluorinated additives.

Risky category by default

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

CeraVe

Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, mineral sunscreens lack PFAS-prone coatings, but CeraVe makes no explicit claim.

Risky category by default

CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM SPF 30

CeraVe

Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM SPF 30

water-based lotion emulsion with mineral UV filters (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, a water-based facial moisturizer without water-resistant or stain-repellent claims carries minimal PFAS risk.

Risky category by default

CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30

CeraVe

Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30

Aqueous lotion with mineral sunscreen (titanium dioxide/zinc oxide) and ceramides

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but CeraVe has not publicly disclosed PFAS sourcing.

Risky category by default

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