Is Cetaphil PFAS-free?

Cetaphil

Mercato Ultra Gentle Body Wash

aqueous gel/liquid cleanser base

C

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for typical body wash; no water-repellent coating or waterproof claims triggering PFAS use.

⚠Risky category by default

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Moisturizing Relief Body Wash

Aqueous solution; cleanser base without inherent PFAS triggers

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern; typical body wash with no known PFAS drivers, but brand offers no public disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

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Ultra Gentle Refreshing Body Wash

water-based aqueous liquid formulation (surfactants, humectants, glycerin)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern for PFAS; body wash formulations rarely require water repellency or non-stick treatments.

⚠Risky category by default

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Deep Hydration Daily Face Cream

Water-based cream emulsion (glycerin, cetyl alcohol, petrolatum, dimethicone)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, typical moisturizer without known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

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Daily Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer SPF 35

Water-based emulsion, mineral sunscreen actives (titanium dioxide/zinc oxide), glycerin, cetyl alcohol

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; typical moisturizer formula with no known fluorinated ingredients.

⚠Risky category by default

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Moisturizing Lotion

Water-based emulsion (glycerin, cetyl alcohol, mineral oil base)

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern; simple cream formula with no known PFAS-bearing additives.

⚠Risky category by default

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Major Market Fallbrook Moisturizing Cream

water-based cream emulsion (glycerin, water, mineral oil, cetyl alcohol)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard moisturizer with no known fluorinated ingredients or water-repellent treatment.

⚠Risky category by default

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Galderma Cetaphil Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer

Water-based emulsion moisturizer (typical acne cream base)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; routine facial moisturizer with no known triggers, but brand discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

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Moisturizing Cream 16 oz

Water, glycerin, petrolatum, cetyl alcohol, dimethicone (moisturizing cream base)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for typical moisturizer; no red flags in formulation type.

⚠Risky category by default

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Gentle Skin Cleanser

aqueous cream cleanser (water, glycerin, cetyl alcohol, emulsifiers)

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern, no water-repellent or stain-resistant claims, typical emollient formulation; buy without PFAS worry.

⚠Risky category by default

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Galderma Lab Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Water, cetyl alcohol, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearyl alcohol (typical gentle cleanser base)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for a simple liquid cleanser with no water-repellency or coating function.

⚠Risky category by default

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Pro Itch Control Clean extra milde Handreinigung für strapazierte Hände

aqueous cleansing base with emollients; liquid soap

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; rinse-off cosmetic with no identified water-repellent or grease-resistant treatment.

⚠Risky category by default

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Cleanser Gentle Skin

aqueous liquid cleanser, typical surfactant base

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; liquid cleansers rarely require PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

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236ml Cetaphil Pro ItchControl Clean Extra Mild Hand Cleaning

aqueous liquid cleanser (water-based)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, a simple liquid hand cleanser with no known PFAS-typical triggers, but Cetaphil has not publicly disclosed PFAS testing.

⚠Risky category by default

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CVS Cetaphil PRO Dry Skin Soothing Wash

Water-based cleansing formula (aqueous liquid)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, liquid cleanser with no known PFAS triggers, but no transparency from brand.

⚠Risky category by default

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Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion

mineral UV filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) in lotion base

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; mineral sunscreens typically avoid fluorinated compounds, but no brand disclosure available.

⚠Risky category by default

Cetaphil

Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50

water-based emulsion, mineral UV filters (likely titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern, typical daily moisturizer with mineral sunscreen; no known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no PFAS claim.

⚠Risky category by default

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Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50

mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide), water-based lotion

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; mineral sunscreens typically avoid PFAS, but brand transparency is absent.

⚠Risky category by default

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CVS Cetaphil Everyday Sunscreen Tinted Face Lotion SPF 40

Water-based lotion emulsion; no waterproof or stain-resistant treatment disclosed

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for this standard sunscreen lotion, but no brand transparency on formula ingredients.

⚠Risky category by default

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Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50

mineral sunscreen (titanium dioxide/zinc oxide base)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; mineral sunscreen is inherently PFAS-risk-averse, but Cetaphil makes no explicit PFAS claim.

⚠Risky category by default

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Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 50

mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide) with water-resistant formula

F

Lower concern, but Cetaphil hasn't publicly disclosed PFAS testing for this product.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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Sun Light Gel SPF 50+

aqueous gel with humectants and UV filters (oxybenzone/octinoxate or mineral filters)

F

Skip until Cetaphil discloses waterproofing chemistry or goes PFAS-free verified.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment