Hurricanes · Body Wash
Huron Original Citrus + Eucalyptus Body Wash
Lower concern, standard body wash with no PFAS-prone ingredients or coatings typical of category.
Huron Original Citrus + Eucalyptus Body Wash is a cosmetic cleanser with no known aqueous or surfactant formulations requiring PFAS stabilizers. Body washes lack the waterproof coatings, grease-resistant treatments, or nonstick properties that drive PFAS use in other product categories.
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aqueous surfactant cleansing base with citrus & eucalyptus extracts
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
Huron Original Citrus + Eucalyptus is an aqueous surfactant-based cleanser, the standard formulation for body washes. The citrus and eucalyptus extracts are botanical actives that pose minimal hazard risk in rinse-off products at typical concentrations. Surfactants are the main cleaning agents and are generally well-tolerated; rinse-off products have negligible dermal absorption compared to leave-on items like lotions or cosmetics.
The brand's record and disclosure
Hurricanes maintains no publicly available transparency report on ingredient sourcing, safety testing, or chemical restrictions. The brand does not list certification status (e.g., EWG Verified, Leaping Bunny, cruelty-free claims) on readily accessible materials. No recalls or safety incidents are on record for Huron body wash products. This silence is unremarkable for mid-market body wash brands but represents a missed opportunity for differentiation.
How it compares in its category
Huron sits in the mainstream body wash segment alongside brands like Old Spice and Dove. It lacks third-party ingredient certification, which is common for this price tier but less common among premium or clean-beauty alternatives (Dr. Bronner's, Aveeno, Cetaphil). The citrus and eucalyptus positioning is typical for scented body washes and carries no additional risk versus unscented varieties in this category.
If you buy it
Use as directed on damp skin and rinse thoroughly with water; no special precautions needed. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent premature separation or microbial growth, though preservatives in the formulation are standard. Discontinue if skin irritation or rash develops, though this is uncommon with rinse-off cleansers. Typical shelf life is 2-3 years unopened; use within 6-12 months of opening.
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 (citrus + eucalyptus)
Citrus and eucalyptus oils contain limonene and eucalyptol, known contact allergens in sensitive populations; prevalence is low but documented in dermatological literature. Risk is typical for scented body washes and mitigated by the rinse-off nature of the product.
Formaldehyde-releaser preservatives
No specific formulation data is publicly available for Huron. If present, formaldehyde releasers (DMDM hydantoin, diazolidinyl urea) are used in body washes at regulated levels; rinse-off exposure is minimal and considered safe by regulatory bodies (FDA, EU).
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing contaminant)
Ethoxylated surfactants used in body washes can harbor trace 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct; Hurricanes does not disclose whether their surfactants are ethoxylated or vacuum-stripped. Regulatory agencies consider residual levels in rinse-off products to pose negligible risk.
Heavy metals in botanical extracts
Citrus and eucalyptus extracts may concentrate heavy metals depending on soil and processing; no recalls or testing data exist for Huron products. Risk is low for rinse-off products even if present, as dermal absorption is minimal.
Microplastic content
Huron Original Citrus + Eucalyptus appears to be a liquid formulation with no visible scrubbing beads or particulates; microplastic risk is not applicable to this product variant.
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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