Blue Tansy · Sunscreen
Wild Carrot Herbals Blue Tansy Facial Moisturizer
Lower PFAS concern for a plant-based facial cream; no known use case for PFAS in moisturizers.
Wild Carrot Herbals Blue Tansy Facial Moisturizer is a topical cosmetic with no publicly disclosed PFAS ingredients or waterproofing/stain-resistance treatments that would typically trigger PFAS use. Facial moisturizers rarely require fluorinated coatings or water-repellent coating chemistry.
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Water-based facial moisturizer (organic oils, plant extracts, emulsifiers)
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 a water-based facial moisturizer built on organic oils and plant extracts (blue tansy, presumably the key botanical) with emulsifiers to bind water and oil phases. Water-based formulations inherently carry lower PFAS risk than silicone or heavily fluorinated products, since PFAS have no functional role in plant-extract creams. The main exposure vectors in this category are fragrance allergens, heavy metals in colorants (particularly iron oxides or ultramarine pigments if present), and formaldehyde releasers used as preservatives in some plant-based lines.
The brand's record and disclosure
Wild Carrot Herbals positions itself as an organic and plant-focused skincare line, but the brand maintains public silence on PFAS policy and does not appear to have published third-party certifications (e.g., EWG verification, NSF organic) that would independently verify formulation claims. No major recalls or safety controversies are on record for this specific product. Ingredient transparency is limited to marketing language rather than full INCI disclosure on typical retail listings.
How it compares in its category
Plant-based moisturizers occupy a middle tier for chemical safety: they avoid synthetic polymers and heavy silicone loads that can trap contaminants, but they rely more heavily on preservative systems and fragrance blends to stay shelf-stable. This product sits squarely in the premium natural segment, which often claims fewer synthetic additives but rarely backs that with toxicology reporting. Most conventional facial moisturizers of similar price carry similar or slightly higher heavy-metal and fragrance risks; the main differentiation is PFAS absence, which is standard for this type anyway.
If you buy it
Perform a patch test on inner wrist or behind ear for 48 hours, especially if you have fragrance sensitivity or atopic dermatitis. Store in a cool, dark place to slow oxidation of oils and preservative degradation. Watch the jar or tube for signs of separation, discoloration, or odor change, which may indicate microbial growth or breakdown; discard if observed. Do not use if the full ingredient list (obtainable from the brand directly) lists formaldehyde releasers like DMDM hydantoin or if you have known sensitivity to botanical fragrance compounds.
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.”
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed blend components)
Plant-based moisturizers often use essential oil blends or fragrance compounds derived from botanicals; blue tansy itself and emulsifiers may contain contact sensitizers. Full INCI breakdown is not readily available from public sources for this brand.
Heavy metals in pigments (iron oxides, ultramarines)
No specific contamination reports exist for Wild Carrot Herbals products. However, if the product contains visible color (e.g., blue pigment from tansy), verify whether iron oxides or ultramarine are certified for facial use and tested for lead/cadmium; this is typical for the category but not always disclosed.
Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives
Plant-based creams often rely on preservative systems that release formaldehyde over time (DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea) to prevent mold in water-based emulsions. The brand does not publicly disclose its preservative choice.
Oxidation and rancidity of organic oils
Unpreserved or minimally preserved organic oil blends are prone to oxidative degradation, especially after opening; degradation products can irritate sensitive skin or trigger allergic responses. Storage conditions and shelf life are not clearly communicated by the brand.
1,4-dioxane contamination (ethoxylated emulsifiers)
If the product uses ethoxylated emulsifiers common in plant-based lines (e.g., PEG derivatives or ceteth compounds), 1,4-dioxane may be present as a manufacturing byproduct at low levels. No specific testing data is available for this brand.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 78% 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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