The Best Non-Toxic Hand Soap of 2026

We scored 15 hand soap for PFAS forever chemicals and other hazards, then ranked them safest first. The top pick is Dial Dial Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap at 75/100. Every score below links to the full breakdown of what earned it.

How to read these scores. PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Each grade is a model-based assessment built from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, brand disclosures, recalls and third-party lab results where they exist. Read the full rubric to see exactly what adds and removes points.
0% of the 15 hand soap we scored fail our PFAS and toxin screen.
PFAS Authority, September 2026. Free to cite with a link. See the full dataset.

The safest PFAS-free hand soap we have scored

  1. 1
    Dial Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap

    Dial

    Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap

    aqueous liquid soap base (surfactants, glycerin, water)

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade57Good
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens and sensitizers

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Antimicrobial residue and skin colonization

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Aquatic toxicity and environmental persistence

    Moderate concern

    45

    Low concern; standard liquid hand soap shows no known PFAS indicators, but no third-party verification.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  2. 2
    Dial Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap Refill

    Dial

    Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap Refill

    aqueous liquid soap formulation

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade57Good
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens and skin sensitizers

    Limited concern

    70
    🏷️

    Antimicrobial efficacy claims and regulatory oversight

    Moderate concern

    45
    ⚠️

    Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) irritation potential

    Limited concern

    70

    Low concern; typical liquid soap formulation carries minimal PFAS risk, but brand provides no transparency.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  3. 3
    Dial Liquid Hand Soap

    Dial

    Liquid Hand Soap

    water-based liquid soap formulation

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade63Good
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens

    Limited concern

    70
    🧼

    Parabens

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Eye and mucous membrane irritation

    Limited concern

    70

    Low concern; liquid hand soap formulation unlikely to contain PFAS, but Dial makes no public transparency claims.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  4. 4
    Dove Advanced Care Deep Moisture Hand Wash

    Dove

    Advanced Care Deep Moisture Hand Wash

    aqueous liquid cleanser, surfactants, humectants

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade63Good
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Preservative contact sensitization

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Bacterial contamination from water or storage

    Limited concern

    70

    Low concern; standard hand wash shows no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  5. 5
    Dove Advanced Care Hand Wash

    Dove

    Advanced Care Hand Wash

    Water, glycerin, surfactants, emollients

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade63Good
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Bacterial overgrowth during storage or use

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Skin irritation from surfactants or pH imbalance

    Limited concern

    70

    Low concern for PFAS; liquid hand wash category rarely uses PFAS intentionally.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  6. 6
    Dove Adv.-Care Antibacterial Hand Wash

    Dove

    Adv.-Care Antibacterial Hand Wash

    Water-based liquid soap formula with glycerin and emulsifiers

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade57Good
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Benzalkonium chloride (or equivalent antimicrobial agent)

    Moderate concern

    45
    ⚠️

    Skin irritation from emulsifiers or preservatives

    Limited concern

    70

    Low-medium concern; no known PFAS association, but Dove stays silent on PFAS.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  7. 7
    Mrs Clean Day Liquid Hand Soap Refill

    Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day

    Mrs Clean Day Liquid Hand Soap Refill

    Aqueous liquid soap formulation

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade71Good
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens

    Limited concern

    70

    Low-medium concern; liquid hand soaps rarely need PFAS, but Mrs.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  8. 8
    Mrs Meyer's Clean Day Liquid Hand Soap

    Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day

    Mrs Meyer's Clean Day Liquid Hand Soap

    water-based liquid soap formulation

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade63Good
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens (botanical or synthetic components)

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    1,4-dioxane contamination from surfactants

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Bacterial or fungal growth in pump dispenser

    Limited concern

    70

    Low-medium concern; liquid hand soap formulation avoids typical PFAS pathways.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy

Every hand soap that passes, side by side

Sorted by score. Higher is safer. Scored against 3 hazards that apply to this category.

#Hand SoapScoreRatingMade of
1Dial Dial Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap75Excellentaqueous liquid soap base (surfactants, glycerin, water)
2Dial Dial Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap Refill75Excellentaqueous liquid soap formulation
3Dial Dial Liquid Hand Soap75Excellentwater-based liquid soap formulation
4Dove Dove Advanced Care Deep Moisture Hand Wash75Excellentaqueous liquid cleanser, surfactants, humectants
5Dove Dove Advanced Care Hand Wash75ExcellentWater, glycerin, surfactants, emollients
6Dove Dove Adv.-Care Antibacterial Hand Wash75ExcellentWater-based liquid soap formula with glycerin and emulsifiers
7Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Mrs Clean Day Liquid Hand Soap Refill75ExcellentAqueous liquid soap formulation
8Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Mrs Meyer's Clean Day Liquid Hand Soap75Excellentwater-based liquid soap formulation

The hand soap we would skip

Lowest scoring in this category, worst first.

Dial Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap

Dial

Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap

aqueous liquid soap base (surfactants, glycerin, water)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade57Good
⚠️

Fragrance allergens and sensitizers

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Antimicrobial residue and skin colonization

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Aquatic toxicity and environmental persistence

Moderate concern

45

Low concern; standard liquid hand soap shows no known PFAS indicators, but no third-party verification.

⚠Risky category by default

Why this gradeBuy
Dial Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap Refill

Dial

Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap Refill

aqueous liquid soap formulation

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade57Good
⚠️

Fragrance allergens and skin sensitizers

Limited concern

70
🏷️

Antimicrobial efficacy claims and regulatory oversight

Moderate concern

45
⚠️

Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) irritation potential

Limited concern

70

Low concern; typical liquid soap formulation carries minimal PFAS risk, but brand provides no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Why this gradeBuy
Dial Liquid Hand Soap

Dial

Liquid Hand Soap

water-based liquid soap formulation

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade63Good
⚠️

Fragrance allergens

Limited concern

70
🧼

Parabens

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Eye and mucous membrane irritation

Limited concern

70

Low concern; liquid hand soap formulation unlikely to contain PFAS, but Dial makes no public transparency claims.

⚠Risky category by default

Why this gradeBuy

What we check on hand soap

  • Endocrine disruptors. Chemicals that interfere with the body’s hormone system. NIEHS
  • Parabens. Cosmetic preservatives studied for weak hormone activity. FDA
  • Phthalates. Plastic softeners studied for endocrine effects. ATSDR

Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.

The hand soap brands that will not say

4 of the brands here publish nothing about PFAS at all. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is why none of them score well on disclosure.

Dial, Dove, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, Purell.

Common questions about PFAS-free hand soap

Is hand soap PFAS free?

Mostly not. Of the 15 hand soap we have scored, 0% fail our PFAS and toxin screen, which leaves 15 that pass. The highest scoring is Dial Dial Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap at 75 out of 100. The lowest is Dial Dial Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap at 75.

What is the safest hand soap you have scored?

Dial Dial Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap, at 75 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is aqueous liquid soap base (surfactants, glycerin, water). The runner up is Dial Dial Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap Refill at 75.

Which hand soap should I avoid?

The three lowest scoring we hold are Dial Dial Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap at 75, Dial Dial Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap Refill at 75, Dial Dial Liquid Hand Soap at 75. The problem with the first is that made from ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber with no PFAS risk.

How can you tell if hand soap contain PFAS?

In this category we check for endocrine disruptors, parabens, phthalates. Chemicals that interfere with the body’s hormone system. Language like stain resistant, water repellent or easy release usually means fluorinated chemistry even when PFAS is never printed on the box.

Which hand soap brands will not say whether they use PFAS?

4 of the brands we scored in this category publish nothing about PFAS at all, including Dial, Dove, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, Purell. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.

Do you lab test hand soap?

No. We score from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, disclosures and third party lab results where they exist. Where a product has been independently tested we use that result and say so.

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