Futz · Body Wash
16 oz Further Shower Gel
Lower-concern product category; no PFAS risk indicators, but brand offers no transparency.
Shower gels are aqueous cosmetics without the water-repellent or non-stick coatings that typically require PFAS. The product category itself carries minimal PFAS concern. However, Futz provides no public PFAS disclosure or third-party verification, standard transparency that responsible brands increasingly offer.
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aqueous gel formulation (liquid cosmetic)
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
Further Shower Gel is a liquid cosmetic formulation, predominantly water-based with surfactants, humectants, and preservatives typical of mass-market body wash. Unlike solid soaps or bar formulations, aqueous gels rely on chemical preservatives and emulsifiers to prevent microbial growth and maintain stability. No known toxic binders, glazes, or high-heat processing steps apply to body wash, removing major hazard pathways found in cookware or ceramics.
The brand's record and disclosure
Futz has not published ingredient transparency statements, safety data sheets, or third-party certifications (e.g., EWG, Leaping Bunny, or ISO standards) that are publicly available. No product recalls, contamination incidents, or regulatory warnings for this product are on record. The brand's silence on formulation details and PFAS stance leaves end-users without independent verification of ingredient sourcing or manufacturing practices.
How it compares in its category
Body wash sits in a lower-hazard category than cookware, textiles, or flame-retardant furniture because no structural coatings, dyes, or persistent chemicals are required. Mass-market body washes typically contain similar preservative and fragrance compounds; Further is not distinctly higher or lower risk than competitors like Dove, Dial, or store brands. Certified organic or dermatologist-tested alternatives offer more transparency but command premium pricing.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent degradation of preservatives and fragrance compounds. Use within 12-18 months of opening to minimize risk of preservative efficacy loss or microbial contamination. If skin irritation occurs, discontinue and verify ingredients against known allergens (fragrance components, sulfates, or essential oils). Do not ingest; keep away from eyes and broken skin.
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 fragrance components)
Body washes typically list 'fragrance' or 'parfum' as a catch-all; Futz does not publish detailed fragrance allergen disclaimers. Common culprits include limonene, linalool, and eugenol, which can trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
1,4-dioxane (preservative contamination)
No reported presence in Further Shower Gel. However, if formulation uses ethoxylated surfactants or polysorbates without careful manufacturing, 1,4-dioxane may be an incidental byproduct; Futz does not disclose quality controls for this contaminant.
Formaldehyde releasers (preservative agents)
No public record of formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea) in this product. Standard body wash preservatives (sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate) do not release formaldehyde, but ingredient list confirmation is not available.
Heavy metals in pigments or colorants
Body wash gels typically use approved synthetic dyes and colorants that are cosmetic-grade; no historical recalls for lead, cadmium, or chromium contamination in this product category from Futz are documented.
Microplastic contamination (exfoliating beads, if present)
If Further Shower Gel is a microbeaded variant, polyethylene or polypropylene microbeads pose environmental hazard and potential skin irritation; product description does not indicate an exfoliating formula, so direct risk is low.
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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