Aveeno · Hand Soap
Johnson & Johnson Body Wash Aveeno Skin Relief Liquid 12 oz. Bottle Unscented, 12 EA/CS
Lower PFAS concern; standard body wash with no known PFAS-triggering ingredients or treatments.
Aveeno body wash is a rinse-off liquid cosmetic with no intentional water-repellent, grease-resistant, or nonstick properties that would warrant PFAS use. The product contains common surfactants and emollients typical of mainstream body care, no Teflon-family coating coatings, Teflon-type coating, or water-repellent coating finishes.
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aqueous liquid formulation in plastic bottle
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This is an aqueous liquid formulation (water-based) packaged in plastic (likely PET or HDPE). Body washes of this type typically contain surfactants, humectants like glycerin, and preservatives. The unscented variant removes fragrance allergen risk but still contains standard preservative systems. Plastic packaging in personal care has minimal chemical transfer risk for leave-on products since exposure time and contact temperature are low.
The brand's record and disclosure
Johnson & Johnson has faced historical litigation over talc contamination in powder products, but this is a liquid body wash with no talc risk. J&J publishes ingredient lists and complies with FDA cosmetic disclosure rules. No recalls or safety violations specific to Aveeno body wash formulations are on public record. The brand does not prominently advertise PFAS avoidance, which is typical for body wash manufacturers.
How it compares in its category
Body washes are among the lowest-risk personal care products because they rinse off immediately and contain no leave-on film. Aveeno Skin Relief sits in the mainstream mass-market tier, comparable to Dove or CeraVe in safety profile. Unscented formulations eliminate one variable (fragrance allergens) that complicates many scented competitors. No meaningful distinction in hazard profile from typical drugstore alternatives.
If you buy it
Use as directed and rinse thoroughly; no special precautions needed. Store at room temperature away from extreme heat (above 86F for extended periods can degrade formulation). Keep bottle sealed between uses to prevent bacterial contamination in the liquid. No replacement triggers unless bottle is damaged, leaking, or shows visible mold growth inside.
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 (preservative byproduct)
Body washes using ethoxylated surfactants may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct. Aveeno does not disclose dioxane testing on this product; the risk is typical for the category but unquantified for this specific formulation.
Fragrance allergens and irritants
This is explicitly unscented, eliminating the common fragrance allergen risk present in scented body wash variants. Residual fragrance compounds are not listed on available Aveeno specifications.
Formaldehyde releasers (preservatives)
Cosmetic preservatives like DMDM hydantoin or imidazolidinyl urea, which release small amounts of formaldehyde, may be present. Aveeno does not publicly specify preservative choices for this product line; rinse-off status limits exposure concern.
Plastic packaging leachates
PET or HDPE packaging poses minimal risk for a rinse-off aqueous product at typical storage temperatures. No recalls or contamination events linked to Aveeno body wash bottles are documented.
Heavy metals in colorants or UV absorbers
Unscented formulation likely excludes decorative colorants; standard FDA oversight applies. No specific contamination reported for Aveeno body wash products.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% 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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