The Honest Company · Baby Lotion
The Honest Company Calm Disney Shampoo and Body Wash and Lotion Duo
Lower PFAS concern for this liquid personal-care product; no evidence of intentional PFAS use, but brand offers no explicit testing disclosure.
The Honest Company's shampoo, body wash, and lotion formulations contain no known Teflon-family coating coatings, nonstick treatments, or water-repellent finishes that typically introduce PFAS into cosmetics. Aqueous personal-care products carry lower inherent PFAS risk than makeup, sunscreens, or treated textiles.
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aqueous shampoo, body wash, lotion formulations
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
This is a liquid shampoo, body wash, and lotion trio based on water, surfactants, emollients, and preservatives typical of mainstream baby personal care. Liquids are lower-risk than powder formulations (no inhalation risk) and aqueous bases minimize volatile organic compounds. The Honest Company formulates without parabens and phthalates as a stated standard, reducing two common endocrine-disrupting chemical classes found in conventional competitors.
The brand's record and disclosure
The Honest Company holds Leaping Bunny certification (cruelty-free) and makes public commitments to paraben and phthalate exclusion. The brand does not publish independent third-party testing reports or PFAS-specific test results, which is common but not best practice in the premium baby-care segment. No significant safety recalls or documented chemical controversies specific to this product line are on record as of available public information.
How it compares in its category
Baby washes and lotions vary widely in chemical rigor. Honest Company sits mid-to-high on the transparency and formulation-safety spectrum compared to mass-market drugstore brands, though it trails specialized certified brands (e.g., Weleda, Pipette) that publish full ingredient disclosure and third-party test summaries. The trio format (shampoo, wash, lotion) is convenience-driven; separate products often allow more targeted ingredient matching.
If you buy it
Use as directed on packaging; no special heat or storage cautions apply to aqueous formulations. Store at room temperature away from direct sunlight to preserve preservative efficacy and prevent microbial growth. Patch-test on a small area first if baby has known fragrance or botanical sensitivities, as 'Calm' formulations typically include essential oils or fragrance blends that can irritate sensitive skin. Replace if product shows discoloration, separation, or odor change (signs of microbial contamination).
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.”
Formaldehyde releasers in preservative systems
Baby products sometimes use preservative systems that release trace formaldehyde over time (e.g., diazolidinyl urea, DMDM hydantoin). The Honest Company does not publicly disclose its complete preservative roster for this product, so presence cannot be ruled out, though premium baby brands increasingly avoid these.
Fragrance allergen load
The 'Calm' formulation indicates added fragrance or essential oils (lavender, chamomile typical). Fragrance is a known contact allergen and respiratory irritant in sensitive infants; The Honest Company does not break down fragrance components on label, citing trade secret protection.
Botanical extract contamination or sensitivity
Premium baby brands often add plant extracts (aloe, calendula) for perceived calming effect. These are not inherently unsafe but introduce minor contamination risk if source material is not microbially screened, and can trigger atopic or contact dermatitis in predisposed infants.
Talc or talc-like mineral contaminants
No evidence that this liquid lotion formula uses talc; talc risk is primarily in powder formulations. Aqueous lotions are functionally talc-free by design.
Heavy metals in pigments or colorants
Liquids in this category typically use synthetic dyes or plant-based colorants at minimal concentration; heavy-metal testing is not routinely disclosed but is not a documented concern for Honest Company products in this segment.
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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