Taylor of Old Bond Street · Shaving Cream
Taylor of Old Bond Street Jermyn Street Shaving Cream
Lower concern, traditional shaving cream with no known PFAS triggers.
Taylor of Old Bond Street Jermyn Street is a conventional soap-based shaving cream with no waterproof coating, Teflon-family coating finish, or non-stick treatment.
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soap, glycerin, water, fragrance
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
Jermyn Street is a soap-based shaving cream relying on saponified oils, glycerin, and water as its primary structure. Unlike aerosol foams (which may contain propellants) or synthetic polymer-based creams, soap formulations have a long history of dermatological safety and minimal systemic absorption through skin. Fragrance and minor additives are present but in concentrations typical of artisanal grooming products, not industrial cosmetics with heavy chemical loading.
The brand's record and disclosure
Taylor of Old Bond Street is a heritage British grooming brand (established 1854) with no public safety recalls or regulatory actions on record. The company does not publish detailed ingredient safety certifications (e.g., EWG verification or vegan/cruelty-free third-party marks) and maintains minimal transparency on supplier sourcing or testing protocols. No established controversies exist in consumer safety databases or dermatological literature regarding this product line.
How it compares in its category
Traditional soap-based shaving creams sit at the lower-complexity end of the market; they avoid synthetic surfactants, silicones, and film-forming polymers found in modern gel or foam products. This simplicity generally reduces skin sensitization risk and allergenic potential compared to multi-additive formulations. Glycerin content is comparable to competitor luxury creams (e.g., Truefitt and Hill, Edwin Jagger), making performance and safety broadly equivalent within the artisanal segment.
If you buy it
Apply to damp skin and use with a brush to build lather; this traditional method maximizes efficacy and minimizes waste. Patch test on a small arm area first if you have reactive skin or fragrance sensitivities. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat or water pooling to prevent mold or soap degradation. Discontinue use if irritation, redness, or burning occurs and rinse thoroughly with plain water.
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
Jermyn Street contains 'fragrance' (likely a proprietary blend of essential oils or synthetic odorants). While the brand does not disclose specific fragrance components, unidentified fragrance mixtures carry a documented risk of contact dermatitis and sensitization in 1-3% of users; individuals with fragrance sensitivity should patch test or request ingredient specifics from the manufacturer.
Soap irritation and skin barrier disruption
Soap-based products can raise skin pH above the natural acid mantle, potentially causing dryness or irritation in sensitive users. Taylor's inclusion of glycerin (a humectant) mitigates this risk, and no clinical complaints or warnings are documented for this product specifically.
Contamination during storage or use
Cream-based products stored in open or poorly sealed containers can develop bacterial or fungal growth, especially in humid bathrooms. Ensure the container is tightly closed after each use and discarded if visible discoloration, odor change, or separation occurs.
Heavy metals in mineral or botanical additives
No recalls or test failures for lead, cadmium, or arsenic have been published for this product. If mineral pigments or botanical extracts are present (not confirmed in public ingredient lists), third-party heavy-metal testing would be reassuring but is not routinely disclosed by the brand.
Formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers
Soap-based shaving creams do not typically require preservatives that release formaldehyde (e.g., imidazolidinyl urea, dmdm hydantoin). No evidence exists that Jermyn Street uses such agents, and the traditional soap matrix is inherently antimicrobial.
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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