C

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

Honest Baby Long Sleeve 100% Organic Cotton Body Suit 12 Months 4pc

Honest Company

Honest Baby Long Sleeve 100% Organic Cotton Body Suit 12 Months 4pc

100% organic cotton

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS

Lower concern, organic cotton base with MADE SAFE certification, though brand doesn't explicitly address PFAS.

MADE SAFE certified

Risky category by default

The Honest Company SANI SPRAY-2OZ-GRAPEFRUIT

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The Honest Company SANI SPRAY-2OZ-GRAPEFRUIT

Water-based formula (spray disinfectant)

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern buy; transparent brand with third-party backing on PFAS.

Made Safe Certified

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

The Honest Company Wipes

Honest Company

The Honest Company Wipes

Non-woven cellulose/viscose blend

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern option; brand claims PFAS-free and holds MADE SAFE cert, but no independent lab confirmation published.

MADE SAFE

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Honest Company Calm Plant-Based Baby Wipes

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Calm Plant-Based Baby Wipes

Plant-based fiber blend, water-based cleansing solution

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, plant-based wipes with third-party clean certifications and no apparent water-repellent treatment.

MADE SAFE CertifiedCradle to Cradle Certified

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

The Honest Company Clean Concious Sensitive Skin Baby Wipes Geo Mood

Honest Company

The Honest Company Clean Concious Sensitive Skin Baby Wipes Geo Mood

nonwoven fabric blend (polypropylene, plant-based fibers)

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; baby wipe substrate typically avoids fluorochemicals, but no explicit brand PFAS commitment.

MADE SAFE Certified

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Honest Company Soothing Therapy Eczema Body Wash

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Soothing Therapy Eczema Body Wash

aqueous liquid cleansing formula (typical: water, plant-derived surfactants, glycerin, essential oils)

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern; body wash formulations rarely require PFAS, and Made Safe certification adds assurance.

Made Safe

Risky category by default

Honest Alcohol Wipes with Aloe

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Honest Alcohol Wipes with Aloe

Nonwoven fabric wipes with aloe extract

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern product; alcohol wipes lack typical PFAS drivers, but no brand disclosure.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Honest Lavender Field Sanitizing Wipes with Aloe

Honest Company

Honest Lavender Field Sanitizing Wipes with Aloe

nonwoven fabric (polypropylene/polyester blend), water-based formula

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower-concern product; no known PFAS triggers, but brand silence on the issue is notable.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

The Honest Company Flushable Wipes

Honest Company

The Honest Company Flushable Wipes

nonwoven cellulose blend, water-dispersible

B
F
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS4 flags

Lower PFAS risk for a flushable wipe, but no brand transparency on chemical treatments.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Liquid Mineral Foundation

Honest Company

Liquid Mineral Foundation

Water, mineral pigments (mica, iron oxides), emollients

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS, but no public commitment from Honest Company.

Risky category by default

Honest Beauty Everything Cream Foundation

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Honest Beauty Everything Cream Foundation

liquid cream foundation (water/glycerin base, pigments, emollients)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a conventional cream foundation, but Honest Co.

Risky category by default

Honest Beauty Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20

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Honest Beauty Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20

Emulsion base with mineral UV filters (likely zinc oxide or titanium dioxide)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a cosmetic moisturizer; no red flags but no transparency either.

Risky category by default

Honest Beauty Sparkle All The Way Eye Kit

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Honest Beauty Sparkle All The Way Eye Kit

pigments, binders, talc/mica, synthetic polymers (standard cosmetic formulation)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS risk; typical cosmetic formula unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

The Honest Company Hand Sanitizer Spray 2oz Free & Clear 20 Pack

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The Honest Company Hand Sanitizer Spray 2oz Free & Clear 20 Pack

Alcohol-based liquid hand sanitizer spray

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical use; brand provides no disclosure but product category rarely involves fluorinated additives.

Risky category by default

The Honest Company Hand Sanitizer Spray

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The Honest Company Hand Sanitizer Spray

Aqueous liquid hand sanitizer spray (alcohol-based)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; standard alcohol hand sanitizer has no known PFAS risk profile, but brand makes no public disclosure.

Risky category by default

Grapefruit Grove Hand Sanitizer Spray

Honest Company

Grapefruit Grove Hand Sanitizer Spray

Aqueous spray (alcohol/water-based sanitizer)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, liquid sanitizer formulation has no obvious PFAS trigger, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

The Honest Company Hand Sanitizer Gel, Orange with Aloe

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The Honest Company Hand Sanitizer Gel, Orange with Aloe

gel hand sanitizer (aqueous formula with aloe)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern, hand sanitizer gels lack typical PFAS use cases, but Honest Company makes no public PFAS pledge.

Risky category by default

The Honest Company Hand Sanitizer Spray Free + Clear 4 Count 2 Fl. Oz. (8 Fl. Oz.)

Honest Company

The Honest Company Hand Sanitizer Spray Free + Clear 4 Count 2 Fl. Oz. (8 Fl. Oz.)

Ethyl alcohol (62%), water, glycerin

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard alcohol-based hand sanitizer without PFAS-typical ingredients.

Risky category by default

The Honest Company Sanitizing Alcohol Wipes

Honest Company

The Honest Company Sanitizing Alcohol Wipes

nonwoven cellulose wipes, ethyl alcohol

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern product; no known PFAS exposure pathway, but brand offers no explicit PFAS transparency.

Risky category by default

The Honest Company Lavender Sanitizing Alcohol Wipes

Honest Company

The Honest Company Lavender Sanitizing Alcohol Wipes

nonwoven polypropylene wipes, ethyl alcohol

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS risk for a simple alcohol wipe product; no known triggers.

Risky category by default

Honest Company Fragrance-Free Shampoo & Body Wash

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Fragrance-Free Shampoo & Body Wash

aqueous liquid soap formulation

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for this liquid soap; no known risk factors, but brand transparency is absent.

Risky category by default

The Honest Company Dreamy Lavender Shampoo & Body Wash

Honest Company

The Honest Company Dreamy Lavender Shampoo & Body Wash

water-based liquid shampoo/body wash formulation

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, liquid cleanser with no known PFAS triggers, though brand makes no explicit disclosure.

Risky category by default

Honest The Company Shampoo Body Wash

Honest Company

Honest The Company Shampoo Body Wash

aqueous cleansing base (soap/surfactants), water, glycerin, plant extracts

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; typical liquid soap formulation with no known risk triggers.

Risky category by default

Honest Company Comfort Shampoo + Body Wash Sweet Cream

Honest Company

Comfort Shampoo + Body Wash Sweet Cream

aqueous liquid blend (surfactants, water, botanical extracts)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; no chemical triggers, but no public PFAS testing or commitment.

Risky category by default

The Honest Company Sensitive Fragrance Free Baby Shampoo and Body Wash

Honest Company

The Honest Company Sensitive Fragrance Free Baby Shampoo and Body Wash

aqueous liquid soap, fragrance-free cosmetic formulation

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, baby wash has no inherent PFAS drivers, but brand transparency is absent.

Risky category by default

Honest Company Sweet Orange Vanilla Shampoo and Body Wash

Honest Company

Sweet Orange Vanilla Shampoo and Body Wash

aqueous cleansing formulation (water, surfactants, essential oils)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern personal care product; no known PFAS-typical triggers, but brand makes no explicit PFAS commitment.

Risky category by default

The Honest Company Calm Shampoo & Body Wash Refill

Honest Company

The Honest Company Calm Shampoo & Body Wash Refill

Water-based plant-derived cleansing agents, glycerin, fragrance, water

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

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

Honest Baby Organic Cotton Short Sleeve T-Shirt (8 Pack)

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Honest Baby Organic Cotton Short Sleeve T-Shirt (8 Pack)

organic cotton

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern buy, organic cotton basics rarely receive PFAS treatments, though brand makes no explicit claim.

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)

Risky category by default

Baby Organic Cotton Romper Set

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Baby Organic Cotton Romper Set

organic cotton

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; plain organic cotton has minimal inherent exposure risk, though brand provides no explicit PFAS transparency.

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)

Risky category by default

Honest Baby Organic Cotton Center Front Snap Matelasse Coverall

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Honest Baby Organic Cotton Center Front Snap Matelasse Coverall

organic cotton, matelasse weave

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern choice; organic cotton with no water-resistant finish means no typical PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

Honest Baby Girls' Cotton Shirts & Tops Honest Girls’ 8pk Rainbow Organic Cotton Puff Sleeve T-Shirt

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Honest Baby Girls' Cotton Shirts & Tops Honest Girls’ 8pk Rainbow Organic Cotton Puff Sleeve T-Shirt

organic cotton

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, untreated organic cotton needs no water-repellent coating or stain-resist finishes.

MADE SAFEORGANIC (USDA implied)

Risky category by default

Honest Baby T-shirt

Honest Company

Honest Baby T-shirt

organic cotton

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; plain organic cotton baby tee with no chemical finishes flagged.

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)

Risky category by default

HonestBaby Organic Cotton Over the Top Gift Set

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HonestBaby Organic Cotton Over the Top Gift Set

Organic cotton

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern choice; organic cotton basics rarely require PFAS treatments, but no explicit brand commitment to avoid them.

Risky category by default

HonestBaby Unisex Baby Chunky Rib Romper - Organic Cotton One-Piece Jumpsuit Eco Friendly Baby Outfit

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HonestBaby Unisex Baby Chunky Rib Romper - Organic Cotton One-Piece Jumpsuit Eco Friendly Baby Outfit

100% organic cotton

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for plain organic cotton; no water-resistant finish detected.

Risky category by default

Honest Beauty Extreme Volume Mascara Bold Lash Primer

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Honest Beauty Extreme Volume Mascara Bold Lash Primer

polymeric film/wax blend with waterproofing agent

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Honest Company discloses waterproofing chemistry, water-resistant cosmetics often use PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Honest Beauty Extreme Length Mascara & Lash Primer

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Honest Beauty Extreme Length Mascara & Lash Primer

Typical mascara wax/resin base; waterproofing agents unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until waterproof treatment ingredients are disclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Honest Beauty Mascara

Honest Company

Honest Beauty Mascara

wax/film-forming polymers (waterproof mascara base)

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof mascara carries PFAS risk; Honest Co.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Honest Beauty 2-in-1 Extreme Length Clean Mascara + Lash Primer |

Honest Company

Honest Beauty 2-in-1 Extreme Length Clean Mascara + Lash Primer |

Pigments, waxes, resins, waterproofing agents (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Honest Company discloses waterproofing chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Mascara Makeup | 2/$25 The Honest Company Extreme Length Mascara + Lash Primer | Color: Black | Size: Os | Pm-80060678's Closet

Honest Company

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)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until The Honest Company discloses waterproofing chemistry, typical mascaras use PFAS-based water-repellent coating coatings.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

The Honest Company Makeup | Honest Extreme Length Mascara + Lash Primer | Color: Black/Pink | Size: Os | Rajhos's Closet

Honest Company

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)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry, PFAS risk unclear in waterproof mascaras.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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