Is Cremo PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Cremo averages C (75/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 8 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Cremo C or better, safest first
Cremo
Sensitive Shave Cream
Water-based shaving cream (glycerin, stearic acid base)
Lower PFAS concern, standard shave cream with no known Teflon-family coating or water-resistant coating triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Cremo
Shave Cream
water-based shaving cream (proprietary formula)
Lower concern for PFAS risk; no known water-resistance treatment or nonstick coatings typical of high-risk categories.
⚠Risky category by default
Cremo
Moisturizing Shave Cream
Water-based cream (glycerin, stearic acid, potassium hydroxide emulsion)
Lower concern shave cream, no PFAS-prone formulation triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Cremo
Women's Shave Cream
Water-based cream emulsion, no specialty coatings
Lower concern; shave cream has no technical need for PFAS, but verify full ingredient list if uncertain.
⚠Risky category by default
Cremo
Cooling Shave Cream
Water-based emulsion cream (typical glycerin, stearic acid, potassium hydroxide base)
Lower PFAS concern for a simple water-based shaving cream; no known PFAS triggers in formulation type.
⚠Risky category by default
Cremo
Moisturizing Shave Cream, Coconut Mango - 6 oz | CVS
water-based cream emulsion in cardboard tube
Lower-concern category; no PFAS-prone chemistry apparent, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Cremo
Barber Grade Cooling Shave Cream
Aqueous emulsion (water, glycerin, stearic acid, potassium hydroxide base)
Lower concern, a standard water-based shave cream with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Cremo
Sensitive Shaving Cream for Men
Water-based cream emulsion, primary ingredients glycerin, stearic acid, potassium hydroxide
Lower concern, traditional shaving cream formula with no known PFAS drivers, but brand does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Risky category by default
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