Aveeno · Hand Soap
Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash Liquid 12 oz. Bottle Unscented (694998_CS)
Lower concern for PFAS; liquid body wash has minimal formulation drivers for fluorochemicals.
Aveeno does not disclose PFAS practices for this product. Liquid body washes are not formulated to require water repellency, non-stick, or stain resistance, the main drivers of PFAS in consumer goods.
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aqueous liquid cosmetic (surfactants, humectants, water)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash is an aqueous liquid formulation containing surfactants (cleaning agents), glycerin or colloidal oatmeal (humectants for moisturizing), and water as the primary components. Liquid cosmetics in pump or squeeze bottles have minimal structural hazard vectors compared to solid or aerosol formats. The unscented designation means absence of fragrance compounds, which eliminates a common allergen and irritant source in personal care products.
The brand's record and disclosure
Aveeno, owned by Johnson & Johnson, maintains FDA compliance for cosmetic labeling and has no known significant safety recalls on this specific body wash product in recent public records. The brand does not publicly disclose detailed ingredient sourcing or independent safety testing results for heavy metals or contaminants on their website. J&J faces ongoing litigation related to talc contamination in other product lines, but this body wash does not contain talc.
How it compares in its category
Liquid body washes are generally lower-risk than bar soaps or solid formulations because they lack binders, dyes, and colorants that drive heavy metal contamination. Aveeno's unscented variant avoids fragrance allergens present in scented competitors, making it a safer choice for sensitive skin. Most major drugstore body wash brands (Dove, CeraVe, Cetaphil) operate under similar regulatory oversight with comparable hazard profiles.
If you buy it
Store the 12 oz bottle at room temperature away from direct sunlight to preserve surfactant stability; liquid cosmetics do not degrade from heat the way some emulsified creams do. Replace after 12 months or if you notice separation, discoloration, or odor change, as microbial growth is possible in aqueous formulations if contaminated. Use on intact skin; avoid contact with eyes and do not ingest. No special disposal precautions are needed beyond standard household waste.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
1,4-dioxane (synthetic contaminant)
Liquid body washes containing ethoxylated surfactants may have trace 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct. Aveeno does not publicly disclose testing or removal methods; FDA does not mandate labeling of this contaminant, so presence is unverifiable without independent testing.
Fragrance allergens
This product is unscented, eliminating the fragrance component that commonly triggers contact dermatitis and sensitization in body wash formulations. No hazard identified for this specific variant.
Heavy metals in pigments/colorants
Unscented clear or opaque liquid formulations typically contain no added dyes or pigments; therefore, lead, cadmium, or antimony contamination from colorants is not a known concern for this product.
Formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing preservatives
Liquid cosmetics often use preservatives like methylisothiazolinone or quaternium compounds; formaldehyde releasers (DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea) are possible but not confirmed on Aveeno's public ingredient list. Full ingredient transparency is not provided by the brand.
Microbial contamination in bottle/pump
Aqueous liquid products are susceptible to bacterial or mold growth if the bottle seal is compromised or if water enters during storage. Standard hygiene (keeping cap closed, dry storage) mitigates this low but real risk inherent to all liquid cosmetics.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 82% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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