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
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Dr Bronner's Baby Unscented Pure Castile Liquid Soap
saponified vegetable oils (castile base), no protective coatings
Lower-concern choice; simple castile soap formulation carries minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Mercato Ultra Gentle Body Wash
aqueous liquid cleanser, likely surfactants and water base
Lower PFAS concern; typical rinse-off body wash unlikely to contain fluorochemicals, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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CVS Cetaphil Pro Restoraderm Soothing Body Wash
Water-based surfactant cleanser, aqueous formulation
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
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Cetaphil Ultra Gentle Refreshing Body Wash
aqueous surfactant-based liquid cleanser
Lower concern, standard body wash with no known PFAS triggers, though Cetaphil hasn't publicly addressed the issue.
⚠Risky category by default
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1000ml Ultra Gentle Refreshing Body Wash
aqueous cleansing formula, liquid
Lower PFAS concern for a standard body wash; no known PFAS-prone features, but brand makes no public commitments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Safeway Soothing Ultra Gentle Body Wash
aqueous body wash formulation
Lower PFAS concern for typical rinse-off body wash; no inherent PFAS drivers detected.
⚠Risky category by default
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236ml Cetaphil Itch Prone Body Wash
Aqueous liquid cleanser (surfactant base)
Lower PFAS concern for typical body wash; no red flags in formulation category.
⚠Risky category by default
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3 Pack Ultra Gentle Body Wash
Water-based liquid cleanser (surfactants, glycerin, water)
Lower concern for typical body wash, but lack of transparency is a minor flag.
⚠Risky category by default
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Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion
mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide), lotion base
Lower concern. Mineral sunscreens rarely require PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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CVS Cetaphil Everyday Sunscreen Tinted Face Lotion SPF 40
water-based lotion emulsion, no known Teflon-type coating/Teflon-family coating
Lower concern; typical sunscreen lotion without aqueous film-forming coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 50
mineral sunscreen actives, liquid base
Mineral sunscreen has lower PFAS concern, but brand transparency lacking.
⚠Risky category by default
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Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)
Mineral sunscreen with lower PFAS concern; no waterproof water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
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CeraVe Invisible Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50
mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)
Lower concern. Mineral sunscreen; no known PFAS in formula.
⚠Risky category by default
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Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide base)
Lower concern; mineral sunscreen stick with no known PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50
water-based emulsion, mineral/organic UV filters
Lower concern; typical facial sunscreen formulation unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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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
Lower concern; no PFAS-typical treatment applied to liquid sunscreen serum.
⚠Risky category by default
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Cetaphil Sun Light Gel SPF 50+
aqueous gel with mineral UV filters, glycerin, dimethicone
Typical sunscreen gel; lower PFAS concern but unverified.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Cetaphil Daily Defence Cream SPF50
Water-resistant cream base with SPF filters
Waterproof cosmetic with no PFAS disclosure; higher concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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