Tubby Todd · Baby Lotion
Tubby Todd Bath Co. The Tubby Hair Duo
Lower concern; typical hair care products rarely require PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.
Tubby Todd is a clean beauty brand that markets natural, plant-based formulations for baby and family hair care. No public PFAS disclosure or claims detected.
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Water-based hair care formulations (shampoo/conditioner)
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
Tubby Todd The Tubby Hair Duo is a water-based shampoo and conditioner system marketed for babies and sensitive scalps. Water-based hair care products typically rely on mild surfactants, humectants, and botanical extracts rather than harsh detergents or heavy silicones. The main safety variables in this category are preservative choice (parabens vs. alternatives), fragrance allergen load, and whether any heavy metals appear in colorants or mineral fillers.
The brand's record and disclosure
Tubby Todd Bath Co. markets itself as a 'natural' baby skincare brand with emphasis on clean formulations and dermatologist recommendations. The brand does not publicly disclose a full ingredient list or third-party safety testing results on their website or packaging materials reviewed in public records. No major recalls or established safety controversies are documented for this product line. The lack of ingredient transparency (e.g., full Chemical Abstracts Service numbers, preservative type, fragrance composition) is atypical for premium baby brands and limits independent verification.
How it compares in its category
Baby shampoo and conditioner formulations are among the lowest-risk personal care products because they avoid strong actives and are applied in rinse-off format. Competitors like Burt's Bees Baby Shampoo and CeraVe Baby Wash provide more transparent ingredient labeling and third-party certifications (EWG Verified, Cradle to Cradle). Tubby Todd positions at a premium price point without matching the disclosure standard of comparable 'clean' brands, which is a usability disadvantage for parents seeking ingredient confidence.
If you buy it
Apply a small amount to a damp scalp and rinse thoroughly with water within 1-2 minutes; water-based formulations pose minimal systemic risk even with brief dermal contact. Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight to prevent preservative degradation and microbial growth; check for discoloration or odor changes before each use, which would signal spoilage. For infants under 6 months, consult a pediatrician before use, as scalp sensitivities vary. Replace every 6-12 months after opening to minimize contamination risk in products without aggressive preservative systems.
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 allergen load (unlisted components)
Product marketing does not disclose fragrance composition or allergen components (e.g., limonene, linalool, citral). Babies and sensitized individuals may experience contact dermatitis, but rinse-off format and short contact time minimize risk compared to leave-on products.
Preservative safety (type undisclosed)
Brand does not publicly specify whether formulation uses parabens, methylisothiazolinone (MI/MIT), or alternative preservatives. Without disclosure, parental assessment of individual sensitivity risk is impossible, though baby-marketed products typically avoid most-flagged preservatives.
Heavy metals in botanical extracts or mineral colorants
No documented contamination or recalls involving cadmium, lead, or arsenic in Tubby Todd products. Risk is low for rinse-off hair care but not independently verified by third-party testing.
Formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers
Water-based baby shampoos rarely contain formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (e.g., DMDM hydantoin, diazolidinyl urea) due to market positioning, but ingredient list would confirm absence. No recalls indicate presence.
Microplastic or exfoliant particle contamination
Product is a liquid hair care duo without stated exfoliating particles. No evidence of microbeads or plastic microparticles in formulation based on public information.
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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