The Art of Shaving · Shaving Cream
Lavender Shaving Cream
Lower concern; traditional shaving cream formulation unlikely to require PFAS, but brand makes no statement.
The Art of Shaving's lavender shaving cream is a rinse-off cosmetic with no known Teflon-family coating coatings, nonstick treatments, or water/stain resistance claims, the typical use cases for PFAS in consumer products. Shaving creams are not a category known to use PFAS intentionally.
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soap/glycerin emulsion, cream base
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
The Art of Shaving Lavender Shaving Cream is a soap and glycerin emulsion base, a time-tested formula that does not require synthetic fluorochemicals to function. The lavender scent is the primary additive of concern in this category. Glycerin and soap are skin-compatible surfactants with minimal toxicity at cosmetic use levels; the emulsion structure keeps them stable without requiring stabilizers that introduce other hazards.
The brand's record and disclosure
The Art of Shaving does not publish detailed ingredient lists or safety certifications on its website for this product based on available public information. The brand has no known recalls, controversies, or environmental violations on record. No independent certifications (e.g., cruelty-free, organic, EWG verification) are claimed or documented for this line, suggesting minimal third-party validation but also no discovered breaches.
How it compares in its category
Shaving creams vary widely: aerosol foams often contain propellants and synthetic stabilizers; gel formulations may include polymers and preservatives; this soap-glycerin base is among the simpler, more traditional formulations and sits in the lower-risk range. The lavender variety introduces fragrance allergen exposure, but this is standard across the category. Most competitors in the premium segment (e.g., Truefitt and Hill, Proraso) use similar base chemistry with comparable disclosure.
If you buy it
Use as directed; do not ingest. Patch test if you have sensitive skin or fragrance allergies, as lavender oil is a known contact sensitizer in some individuals. Store at room temperature away from direct heat; do not expose to temperatures above 40C (104F) to preserve the emulsion. Replace when the texture separates or odor changes, typically every 12-18 months after opening. Rinse thoroughly after use; do not leave on skin longer than needed for shaving.
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 (lavender)
Lavender essential oil and its components (linalool, limonene) are documented contact sensitizers and respiratory irritants in susceptible individuals. The Art of Shaving does not disclose whether it uses lavender extract or synthetic fragrance compounds; either carries mild allergenic risk but does not require warning under current US cosmetic labeling rules.
Preservative-derived formaldehyde releasers
No formaldehyde donors (DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea) are listed in publicly available ingredient information for this product. Traditional soap-glycerin bases are naturally resistant to microbial growth and often require minimal synthetic preservatives, reducing this risk.
Heavy metals in colorants or pigments
The Lavender variant is cream-colored and does not appear to rely on synthetic dyes. No contaminant reports or recalls citing heavy metals have been issued for this product. Soap colorants are typically mica or iron oxides, which are low-risk at cosmetic levels.
Skin irritation from emulsion instability
If the glycerin-soap emulsion breaks down over time or with heat exposure, the separated oils may deposit unevenly on skin and cause localized irritation. This is a product-stability issue rather than a formulation toxicity issue, managed by proper storage.
Undisclosed preservative residues
The Art of Shaving does not publish a full ingredient list for this product on its main website. Without complete transparency, presence of preservatives (e.g., parabens, methylchloroisothiazolinone) cannot be ruled out. Standard cosmetic preservatives are regulated and safe at approved levels, but disclosure gaps limit independent verification.
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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