Jack Black · Body Wash
Jack Black Blue Midnight Body & Hair Cleanser
Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off body & hair cleanser; no known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no disclosure.
Jack Black Blue Midnight is a rinse-off cleanser with no apparent PFAS-prone ingredients (no water-repellent coating coatings, grease resistance, or Teflon-family coating typical of the product category). The brand provides no public PFAS statement or third-party verification.
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Water-based surfactants, glycerin, botanical 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
Jack Black Blue Midnight is a water-based body and hair cleanser built on standard surfactants (cleaning agents), glycerin (humectant), and botanical extracts. This formulation type is typical for personal-care cleansers and carries minimal chemical persistence risk because the product is rinsed away after brief skin contact. The glycerin and botanicals are common conditioning agents with no established safety red flags in cosmetic concentrations.
The brand's record and disclosure
Jack Black is a men's grooming brand owned by Edgewell (a Energizer subsidiary). The company does not publicly disclose ingredient sourcing, supplier audits, or PFAS testing on its website or product labels. No major safety recalls or controversies are on record for this product line. Lack of transparency does not indicate a problem, but it means independent verification of safety claims is limited.
How it compares in its category
Body and hair cleansers are among the lowest-risk personal-care products because they spend seconds on skin and are fully rinsed. This product sits in the mainstream mass-market tier: formulated for efficacy and cost rather than certification (organic, dermatologist-tested labels are absent). Compared to bar soaps or fragrance-free alternatives, it carries standard chemical complexity but no known elevated hazard profile.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve ingredient stability. Use as directed (apply to wet skin, lather, rinse thoroughly). Because it is a rinse-off product, contact time is brief and residual exposure is negligible. No special precautions needed beyond standard soap use; discontinue if skin irritation occurs.
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
Body cleansers typically contain fragrance blends or essential oils. Jack Black Blue Midnight likely includes fragrance compounds; specific allergen triggers are not disclosed. Individuals with fragrance sensitivity should patch-test or consult ingredient details from the manufacturer.
1,4-dioxane contamination (surfactant byproduct)
Some surfactants used in mass-market cleansers can harbor trace 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing residue. No independent lab data for this specific product is available; the risk is general to the category, not specific to Jack Black, and amounts are typically below regulatory concern in rinse-off products.
Formaldehyde releasers
Preservatives like quaternium-15 or DMDM hydantoin release formaldehyde over time. Jack Black's ingredient list does not appear to flag these as primary preservatives based on available product information, but full ingredient transparency is not public.
Eye irritation from surfactants
Surfactant-based cleansers can sting eyes if contact occurs. This is a use-hazard, not a toxicity issue; avoid contact with eyes and rinse immediately if splashed.
Microplastics
No microbeads or microplastic exfoliants are indicated in this body and hair cleanser formulation, which is typical for modern mass-market brands following regulations banning plastic microbeads.
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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