Is Honest Company PFAS-free?
Across 40 graded products, Honest Company averages C (71/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 27 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Honest Company C or better, safest first
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Honest Baby Long Sleeve 100% Organic Cotton Body Suit 12 Months 4pc
100% organic cotton
Lower concern, organic cotton base with MADE SAFE certification, though brand doesn't explicitly address PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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The Honest Company SANI SPRAY-2OZ-GRAPEFRUIT
Water-based formula (spray disinfectant)
Lower-concern buy; transparent brand with third-party backing on PFAS.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
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The Honest Company Wipes
Non-woven cellulose/viscose blend
Lower-concern option; brand claims PFAS-free and holds MADE SAFE cert, but no independent lab confirmation published.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
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Calm Plant-Based Baby Wipes
Plant-based fiber blend, water-based cleansing solution
Lower PFAS concern, plant-based wipes with third-party clean certifications and no apparent water-repellent treatment.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
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The Honest Company Clean Concious Sensitive Skin Baby Wipes Geo Mood
nonwoven fabric blend (polypropylene, plant-based fibers)
Lower PFAS concern; baby wipe substrate typically avoids fluorochemicals, but no explicit brand PFAS commitment.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
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Soothing Therapy Eczema Body Wash
aqueous liquid cleansing formula (typical: water, plant-derived surfactants, glycerin, essential oils)
Lower concern; body wash formulations rarely require PFAS, and Made Safe certification adds assurance.
⚠Risky category by default
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Honest Alcohol Wipes with Aloe
Nonwoven fabric wipes with aloe extract
Lower concern product; alcohol wipes lack typical PFAS drivers, but no brand disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Honest Lavender Field Sanitizing Wipes with Aloe
nonwoven fabric (polypropylene/polyester blend), water-based formula
Lower-concern product; no known PFAS triggers, but brand silence on the issue is notable.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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The Honest Company Flushable Wipes
nonwoven cellulose blend, water-dispersible
Lower PFAS risk for a flushable wipe, but no brand transparency on chemical treatments.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Liquid Mineral Foundation
Water, mineral pigments (mica, iron oxides), emollients
Lower concern for PFAS, but no public commitment from Honest Company.
⚠Risky category by default
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Honest Beauty Everything Cream Foundation
liquid cream foundation (water/glycerin base, pigments, emollients)
Lower PFAS concern for a conventional cream foundation, but Honest Co.
⚠Risky category by default
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Honest Beauty Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20
Emulsion base with mineral UV filters (likely zinc oxide or titanium dioxide)
Lower PFAS concern for a cosmetic moisturizer; no red flags but no transparency either.
⚠Risky category by default
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Honest Beauty Sparkle All The Way Eye Kit
pigments, binders, talc/mica, synthetic polymers (standard cosmetic formulation)
Lower PFAS risk; typical cosmetic formula unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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The Honest Company Hand Sanitizer Spray 2oz Free & Clear 20 Pack
Alcohol-based liquid hand sanitizer spray
Lower PFAS concern for typical use; brand provides no disclosure but product category rarely involves fluorinated additives.
⚠Risky category by default
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The Honest Company Hand Sanitizer Spray
Aqueous liquid hand sanitizer spray (alcohol-based)
Lower concern; standard alcohol hand sanitizer has no known PFAS risk profile, but brand makes no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Grapefruit Grove Hand Sanitizer Spray
Aqueous spray (alcohol/water-based sanitizer)
Lower concern, liquid sanitizer formulation has no obvious PFAS trigger, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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The Honest Company Hand Sanitizer Gel, Orange with Aloe
gel hand sanitizer (aqueous formula with aloe)
Lower concern, hand sanitizer gels lack typical PFAS use cases, but Honest Company makes no public PFAS pledge.
⚠Risky category by default
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The Honest Company Hand Sanitizer Spray Free + Clear 4 Count 2 Fl. Oz. (8 Fl. Oz.)
Ethyl alcohol (62%), water, glycerin
Lower PFAS concern; standard alcohol-based hand sanitizer without PFAS-typical ingredients.
⚠Risky category by default
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The Honest Company Sanitizing Alcohol Wipes
nonwoven cellulose wipes, ethyl alcohol
Lower-concern product; no known PFAS exposure pathway, but brand offers no explicit PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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The Honest Company Lavender Sanitizing Alcohol Wipes
nonwoven polypropylene wipes, ethyl alcohol
Lower PFAS risk for a simple alcohol wipe product; no known triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Fragrance-Free Shampoo & Body Wash
aqueous liquid soap formulation
Lower PFAS concern for this liquid soap; no known risk factors, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
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The Honest Company Dreamy Lavender Shampoo & Body Wash
water-based liquid shampoo/body wash formulation
Lower concern, liquid cleanser with no known PFAS triggers, though brand makes no explicit disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Honest The Company Shampoo Body Wash
aqueous cleansing base (soap/surfactants), water, glycerin, plant extracts
Lower concern for PFAS; typical liquid soap formulation with no known risk triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Comfort Shampoo + Body Wash Sweet Cream
aqueous liquid blend (surfactants, water, botanical extracts)
Lower PFAS concern; no chemical triggers, but no public PFAS testing or commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
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The Honest Company Sensitive Fragrance Free Baby Shampoo and Body Wash
aqueous liquid soap, fragrance-free cosmetic formulation
Lower concern, baby wash has no inherent PFAS drivers, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
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Sweet Orange Vanilla Shampoo and Body Wash
aqueous cleansing formulation (water, surfactants, essential oils)
Lower-concern personal care product; no known PFAS-typical triggers, but brand makes no explicit PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
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The Honest Company Calm Shampoo & Body Wash Refill
Water-based plant-derived cleansing agents, glycerin, fragrance, water
Lower concern, liquid cleanser with no known PFAS vectors, but brand makes no explicit commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Honest Baby Organic Cotton Short Sleeve T-Shirt (8 Pack)
organic cotton
Lower-concern buy, organic cotton basics rarely receive PFAS treatments, though brand makes no explicit claim.
⚠Risky category by default
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Baby Organic Cotton Romper Set
organic cotton
Lower PFAS concern; plain organic cotton has minimal inherent exposure risk, though brand provides no explicit PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Honest Baby Organic Cotton Center Front Snap Matelasse Coverall
organic cotton, matelasse weave
Lower-concern choice; organic cotton with no water-resistant finish means no typical PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Honest Baby Girls' Cotton Shirts & Tops Honest Girls’ 8pk Rainbow Organic Cotton Puff Sleeve T-Shirt
organic cotton
Lower PFAS concern, untreated organic cotton needs no water-repellent coating or stain-resist finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
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Honest Baby T-shirt
organic cotton
Lower PFAS concern; plain organic cotton baby tee with no chemical finishes flagged.
⚠Risky category by default
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HonestBaby Organic Cotton Over the Top Gift Set
Organic cotton
Lower-concern choice; organic cotton basics rarely require PFAS treatments, but no explicit brand commitment to avoid them.
⚠Risky category by default
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HonestBaby Unisex Baby Chunky Rib Romper - Organic Cotton One-Piece Jumpsuit Eco Friendly Baby Outfit
100% organic cotton
Lower PFAS concern for plain organic cotton; no water-resistant finish detected.
⚠Risky category by default
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Honest Beauty Extreme Volume Mascara Bold Lash Primer
polymeric film/wax blend with waterproofing agent
Skip until Honest Company discloses waterproofing chemistry, water-resistant cosmetics often use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Honest Beauty Extreme Length Mascara & Lash Primer
Typical mascara wax/resin base; waterproofing agents unspecified
Skip until waterproof treatment ingredients are disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Honest Beauty Mascara
wax/film-forming polymers (waterproof mascara base)
Waterproof mascara carries PFAS risk; Honest Co.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Honest Beauty 2-in-1 Extreme Length Clean Mascara + Lash Primer |
Pigments, waxes, resins, waterproofing agents (unspecified)
Skip until Honest Company discloses waterproofing chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Mascara Makeup | 2/$25 The Honest Company Extreme Length Mascara + Lash Primer | Color: Black | Size: Os | Pm-80060678's Closet
Wax, film-forming polymers, waterproofing agents (unspecified)
Skip until The Honest Company discloses waterproofing chemistry, typical mascaras use PFAS-based water-repellent coating coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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The Honest Company Makeup | Honest Extreme Length Mascara + Lash Primer | Color: Black/Pink | Size: Os | Rajhos's Closet
Wax, film-forming resins, pigments (waterproof mascara base)
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry, PFAS risk unclear in waterproof mascaras.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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