C

Is Cetyl PFAS-free?

Across 18 graded products, Cetyl averages C (73/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 17 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Cetyl C or better, safest first

Dr Bronner's Baby Unscented Pure Castile Liquid Soap

Cetyl

Dr Bronner's Baby Unscented Pure Castile Liquid Soap

saponified vegetable oils (castile base), no protective coatings

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower-concern choice; simple castile soap formulation carries minimal PFAS risk.

Risky category by default

Mercato Ultra Gentle Body Wash

Cetyl

Mercato Ultra Gentle Body Wash

aqueous liquid cleanser, likely surfactants and water base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical rinse-off body wash unlikely to contain fluorochemicals, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

CVS Cetaphil Pro Restoraderm Soothing Body Wash

Cetyl

CVS Cetaphil Pro Restoraderm Soothing Body Wash

Water-based surfactant cleanser, aqueous formulation

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern body wash; rinse-off format and aqueous base reduce PFAS risk, though lack of third-party verification leaves room for improvement.

Risky category by default

Cetaphil Ultra Gentle Refreshing Body Wash

Cetyl

Cetaphil Ultra Gentle Refreshing Body Wash

aqueous surfactant-based liquid cleanser

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, standard body wash with no known PFAS triggers, though Cetaphil hasn't publicly addressed the issue.

Risky category by default

1000ml Ultra Gentle Refreshing Body Wash

Cetyl

1000ml Ultra Gentle Refreshing Body Wash

aqueous cleansing formula, liquid

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a standard body wash; no known PFAS-prone features, but brand makes no public commitments.

Risky category by default

Safeway Soothing Ultra Gentle Body Wash

Cetyl

Safeway Soothing Ultra Gentle Body Wash

aqueous body wash formulation

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical rinse-off body wash; no inherent PFAS drivers detected.

Risky category by default

236ml Cetaphil Itch Prone Body Wash

Cetyl

236ml Cetaphil Itch Prone Body Wash

Aqueous liquid cleanser (surfactant base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical body wash; no red flags in formulation category.

Risky category by default

3 Pack Ultra Gentle Body Wash

Cetyl

3 Pack Ultra Gentle Body Wash

Water-based liquid cleanser (surfactants, glycerin, water)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for typical body wash, but lack of transparency is a minor flag.

Risky category by default

Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion

Cetyl

Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion

mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide), lotion base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Mineral sunscreens rarely require PFAS.

Risky category by default

CVS Cetaphil Everyday Sunscreen Tinted Face Lotion SPF 40

Cetyl

CVS Cetaphil Everyday Sunscreen Tinted Face Lotion SPF 40

water-based lotion emulsion, no known Teflon-type coating/Teflon-family coating

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern; typical sunscreen lotion without aqueous film-forming coatings.

Risky category by default

Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 50

Cetyl

Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 50

mineral sunscreen actives, liquid base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Mineral sunscreen has lower PFAS concern, but brand transparency lacking.

Risky category by default

Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50

Cetyl

Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50

mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Mineral sunscreen with lower PFAS concern; no waterproof water-repellent coating treatment.

Risky category by default

CeraVe Invisible Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50

Cetyl

CeraVe Invisible Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50

mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern. Mineral sunscreen; no known PFAS in formula.

Risky category by default

Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50

Cetyl

Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50

mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; mineral sunscreen stick with no known PFAS risk.

Risky category by default

Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50

Cetyl

Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50

water-based emulsion, mineral/organic UV filters

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern; typical facial sunscreen formulation unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV 50ml

Cetyl

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV 50ml

Water-based serum with centella asiatica extract, hyaluronic acid, UV filter (unspecified); no surface coating disclosed

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern; no PFAS-typical treatment applied to liquid sunscreen serum.

Risky category by default

Cetaphil Sun Light Gel SPF 50+

Cetyl

Cetaphil Sun Light Gel SPF 50+

aqueous gel with mineral UV filters, glycerin, dimethicone

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Typical sunscreen gel; lower PFAS concern but unverified.

Risky category by default

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Cetaphil Daily Defence Cream SPF50

Cetyl

Cetaphil Daily Defence Cream SPF50

Water-resistant cream base with SPF filters

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof cosmetic with no PFAS disclosure; higher concern.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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