Lever Soothe · Body Wash
"Leverbe Pine Garden Calming Body Wash 400ml" by W Concept
Low PFAS risk; typical rinse-off cosmetic formulation.
Body wash products rarely contain PFAS; no waterproofing, grease-resistance, or non-stick treatments required. No public PFAS disclosure or concerns detected for this product.
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aqueous body wash base, plant 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
Leverbe Pine Garden Calming Body Wash is an aqueous (water-based) cleansing product with plant extracts, formulated as a typical rinse-off cosmetic. The aqueous base means surfactants and botanical additives are diluted and designed to be washed away after short skin contact, dramatically reducing systemic absorption risk compared to leave-on products. Pine extract and other plant botanicals are volatile and aromatic but rinse off completely, so persistent buildup or bioaccumulation is not a concern with body wash use.
The brand's record and disclosure
W Concept (parent distributor) and Lever Soothe do not appear in major cosmetic safety databases with documented safety controversies or recalls specific to this product line. The brand has not published detailed ingredient transparency or third-party certifications (e.g., cruelty-free, hypoallergenic testing) in publicly available sources. Absence of disclosure is not a violation, but the brand does not proactively communicate fragrance allergen details or formulation safety testing, which is typical for mainstream body wash brands.
How it compares in its category
Body washes as a category are among the lowest-risk personal care products because they are rinse-off, short-contact-time applications. Leverbe's aqueous, plant-extract positioning aligns with standard market offerings and carries no unusual chemical complexity. Compared to leave-on moisturizers, serums, or color cosmetics, body wash poses minimal dermal exposure risk because surfactants are designed to cleanse and drain rather than absorb.
If you buy it
Use as directed: apply to wet skin, lather, rinse thoroughly with water. No special storage precautions are required beyond keeping the bottle sealed and stored at room temperature away from direct heat. If skin irritation or rash develops after first use, discontinue and rinse skin thoroughly; this is typical patch-test protocol for any new cleanser. Shelf life is typically 12-24 months from manufacturing; check the batch code on the bottle for expiration guidance.
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 sensitizers
Pine extract and unnamed fragrance components carry inherent risk of contact sensitization in sensitive individuals. Full fragrance disclosure (individual botanical compounds or fragrance allergen labeling) is not publicly available for this product, making individual risk assessment impossible.
Formaldehyde releasers
No public records indicate formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (e.g., DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea) in Leverbe Pine formulations. Aqueous rinse-off products typically use non-releasing preservatives, but ingredient list confirmation is not accessible.
Heavy metals in botanical extracts
Plant-derived ingredients can bioaccumulate environmental contaminants (lead, cadmium, arsenic) depending on cultivation soil. No third-party heavy metal testing data is publicly disclosed for this product or brand.
Microplastics
Aqueous body wash formulations do not require plastic microbeads; visual inspection of the product would confirm absence. Modern regulations (EU, US) have phased out intentional microplastics, and no evidence suggests Leverbe uses them.
Preservative irritation or sensitization
Preservatives required to maintain stability in aqueous formulations (e.g., phenoxyethanol, parabens, or alternatives) can trigger contact dermatitis in a small percentage of users. Specific preservative identity is not publicly disclosed.
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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