Burt's Bees Baby · Baby Lotion
Burt's Bees Baby Calming Nourishing Lotion
Lower concern, simple emollient lotion with no known PFAS-prone ingredients or treatments.
Burt's Bees Baby Calming Lotion is a water-based emollient formulation with beeswax, plant oils, and glycerin. No water-repellent or stain-resistant coatings, nonstick surfaces, or Teflon-family coating are typical of baby skincare products in this category.
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water, plant oils, glycerin, beeswax (emollient lotion)
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 lotion is a water-based emulsion with plant oils (likely soybean or coconut), glycerin, and beeswax as the core active ingredients. Beeswax is a natural occlusive that traps moisture without synthetic polymers or silicones. The simple formula avoids common synthetic emulsifiers and thickeners that can introduce contaminants or sensitizers in baby products.
The brand's record and disclosure
Burt's Bees has a long-standing reputation for natural and minimal-ingredient personal care and maintains transparency on ingredient lists. The parent company (Clorox, acquired 2007) does not publicly disclose PFAS avoidance policies for this line, though no PFAS-related recalls or warnings exist for this product. Third-party certifications (e.g., EWG verification) are not widely promoted for this specific lotion, but ingredient sourcing is stated as naturally derived.
How it compares in its category
Baby lotions typically include preservatives (like methylisothiazolinone) and synthetic fragrance; this product avoids both, reducing allergen burden. Compared to petroleum-derived barrier creams or heavily fragranced alternatives, this sits in the cleaner segment. Price is moderate for a 'natural' baby lotion, reflecting the plant-oil formulation without premium organic certification.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the integrity of plant oils and beeswax; do not expose to temperatures above 25C (77F) for prolonged periods. Patch-test on a small area of baby skin before full application to screen for rare sensitivities to beeswax or plant oils. Replace after 12 months of opening or if the texture separates irreversibly. No special safety precautions for application; standard infant lotion hygiene applies.
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 and skin sensitizers
This product is fragrance-free or minimally scented from natural ingredients like beeswax; no reported cases of fragrance-related contact dermatitis from this lotion on record.
Preservative-related irritation (methylisothiazolinone, phenoxyethanol)
The ingredient list does not include common synthetic preservatives; reliance on beeswax and plant oils as natural preservatives reduces chemical sensitizer burden.
Heavy metals in natural plant oil sources
Plant oils and beeswax may bioaccumulate trace metals (cadmium, lead) depending on sourcing; Burt's Bees does not publicly disclose heavy-metal testing for this lotion, so risk cannot be ruled out but is not documented as a concern.
Oxidation and rancidity of plant oils over time
Natural plant oils can oxidize if stored in warm or light-exposed conditions, producing irritant peroxides; proper storage and timely use minimize this risk.
Microbial contamination (water-based formulation)
Water-based lotions are prone to bacterial or fungal growth if contaminated after opening; Burt's Bees likely uses mild preservatives not fully disclosed, but no recall history for this product exists.
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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