C

Is The Honest Company PFAS-free?

Across 16 graded products, The Honest Company averages C (79/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 16 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from The Honest Company C or better, safest first

The Honey Pot Company Organic Cotton Tampons

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The Honey Pot Company Organic Cotton Tampons

organic cotton, cardboard applicator

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower-concern buy; organic cotton core + MADE SAFE cert reduce PFAS likelihood, though brand doesn't explicitly address it.

MADE SAFE Certified

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

The Honey Pot Duo Pack Organic Tampons

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The Honey Pot Duo Pack Organic Tampons

Organic cotton tampons (no chemical coatings disclosed)

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower PFAS concern; organic cotton with third-party safety cert, but brand doesn't explicitly address PFAS.

MADE SAFE Certified

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

The Honest Company Face Body Lotion

The Honest Company

Face Body Lotion

water, glycerin, plant oils, emulsifiers

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for this liquid cosmetic; brand claims and MADE SAFE badge support safe profile.

MADE SAFE

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Honest Nourish Shampoo and Body Wash and Lotion Duo

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Honest Nourish Shampoo and Body Wash and Lotion Duo

aqueous surfactants, glycerin, plant extracts

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern choice; PFAS-free claim backed by third-party cert, though personal care is naturally low-risk category.

MADE SAFE

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Honest Company Everyday Gentle Face Plus Body Lotion

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Honest Company Everyday Gentle Face Plus Body Lotion

water-based lotion with typical cosmetic emollients and humectants

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern personal care product with no known PFAS triggers; brand makes no explicit claims either way.

Risky category by default

The Honest Company Ultra Calming Face & Body Lotion

The Honest Company

Ultra Calming Face & Body Lotion

Water, glycerin, plant oils, preservatives (typical cosmetic emulsion)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; typical lotion with no known PFAS drivers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

The Honest Company Eczema Soothing Therapy Cream

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Eczema Soothing Therapy Cream

Water-based cream with glycerin, plant oils, ceramides

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern; no known risk factors, but brand transparency absent.

Risky category by default

The Honest Company Calm Disney Shampoo and Body Wash and Lotion Duo

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Calm Disney Shampoo and Body Wash and Lotion Duo

aqueous shampoo, body wash, lotion formulations

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for this liquid personal-care product; no evidence of intentional PFAS use, but brand offers no explicit testing disclosure.

Risky category by default

The Honest Company Disney Pixar's Toy Story Face and Body Lotion

The Honest Company

Disney Pixar's Toy Story Face and Body Lotion

water-based lotion (glycerin, emollients, fragrance)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, typical cosmetic lotion with no known PFAS drivers, but brand offers no explicit transparency.

Risky category by default

Honest Company Healing Head-to-Toe Ointment

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Honest Company Healing Head-to-Toe Ointment

botanical oils, beeswax, shea butter, mineral-based

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for this moisturizing balm; no known PFAS triggers in formulation.

Risky category by default

The Honey Pot Organic Super Tampons

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The Honey Pot Organic Super Tampons

organic cotton, rayon

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern; tampons are intrinsic low-risk, but brand transparency could be stronger.

Risky category by default

The Honey Pot 100% Organic Duo-Pack Regular-Super Tampons, 18 Ea

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The Honey Pot 100% Organic Duo-Pack Regular-Super Tampons, 18 Ea

Organic cotton, rayon

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; standard organic tampons unlikely to contain intentional PFAS, but lack of explicit testing claim.

Risky category by default

The Honey Pot Company Organic Cotton Duo-Pack, BPA-Free Applicator Tampons

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The Honey Pot Company Organic Cotton Duo-Pack, BPA-Free Applicator Tampons

Organic cotton, BPA-free plastic applicator

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; organic cotton core is inherently low-risk, but applicator material lacks transparency.

Risky category by default

The Honey Pot Regular Clean Cotton Tampons

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The Honey Pot Regular Clean Cotton Tampons

organic cotton

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; conventional cotton tampon with no known fluorochemical treatment typical to category.

Risky category by default

The Honey Pot Company Super Absorbency 100% Organic Cotton Core Tampons w/Bio Plastic Applicator

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The Honey Pot Company Super Absorbency 100% Organic Cotton Core Tampons w/Bio Plastic Applicator

100% organic cotton core; bio-based plastic applicator

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern; organic cotton core and plant-based applicator reduce PFAS risk, but lack third-party PFAS testing.

Risky category by default

The Honey Pot Company The Honey Pot Organic Cotton Tampons, Duo-Pack | Box of 18 | Carewell

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The Honey Pot Company The Honey Pot Organic Cotton Tampons, Duo-Pack | Box of 18 | Carewell

organic cotton (primary); no known water-resistant or stain-resistant treatment disclosed

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, organic cotton tampons carry minimal inherent PFAS risk, but brand transparency on processing/coatings is absent.

Risky category by default

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