The Best Non-Toxic Moisturizer of 2026
All 50 moisturizer products PFAS Authority has graded reach its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, as of October 2026. The highest graded is Weleda Skin Food Body Butter at 100 out of 100.
Every grade below is built from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and brand disclosures, scored on one public rubric and ranked best-graded first. Each score links to the full breakdown of what earned it, and the numbers across the whole dataset are published too.
Is moisturizer non-toxic?
50 of the 50 moisturizer products we graded clear our screen and 0 do not. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on moisturizer products in this category are undisclosed fragrance, 1,4-dioxane, formaldehyde, heavy metals, pesticide residue. The highest graded here is Weleda Skin Food Body Butter at 100 out of 100.
Quick picks
Brand states its position
Earth Mama Simply Non-Scents Baby LotionThe brand has published a PFAS statement we can quote
100 Excellent
A second brand to consider
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%The best grade here from a brand other than the winner
85 Excellent
Why Weleda Skin Food Body Butter wins, and what it beats
Every grade on this page is one sum. A category starts from a baseline, each disclosed material or coating adds risk points, and each thing the brand or a third party has published takes them away. Below is that sum for the winner, then for 1 product it beats, so you can see exactly where the 25 points between the top and the bottom of this moisturizer ranking come from.
The winner
Made of Plant oils, butters, waxes.
- +10Category baseline. The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
- -10Base material not linked to PFAS. The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
- -30Third-party PFAS-free verification. A third party reports verifying this product as PFAS-free.
What the grade does not fix. Nothing specific to this product adds risk, so what remains is the category baseline that every product here starts from, and our graders recorded 2 other hazards on it. See the full breakdown.
What it beats, and why
What puts it behind. No PFAS disclosure, +15 points. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product. The winner carries no such factor.
Made of water, glycerin, cetyl alcohol, niacinamide, ceramides (emulsion lotion).
- +20Category baseline
- +15No PFAS disclosure
- -10Base material not linked to PFAS
25risk points, a grade of 75
No product on this page was physically tested by us. Every number above comes from published materials, ingredient and coating disclosures, certifications and brand statements, scored on one public rubric. Formulations change without notice, so check the current product listing before buying.
What to watch for in moisturizer
Beyond the PFAS grade, these are the things our graders recorded on the 50 moisturizer products in this category. We assess from materials, brand statements and published research. We do not lab-test.
- Undisclosed fragrance
A single word on a label that can stand for dozens of undeclared ingredients, protected as trade secret.
Found on 3 of these moisturizer products. Plausible but unconfirmed on 34 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. FDA
- 1,4-dioxane
A contaminant created during manufacturing rather than added, so it never appears on an ingredient list.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 15 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. EPA
- Formaldehyde
A preservative and resin ingredient that is also released slowly by a group of chemicals used in its place.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 9 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. NCI
- Heavy metals
Metals such as antimony, nickel and chromium migrating from a material into what touches it.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 8 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. ATSDR
- Pesticide residue
What remains on or in a crop after treatment, and in the textiles made from it.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 1 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. EPA
The safest moisturizer we graded, lowest PFAS risk first
- 1
Third-party verified
- Plant oils, butters, waxes
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 2
- Water, oils, glycerin, botanical extracts
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Fragrance allergens (botanical extracts)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 3
- Water-based serum, niacinamide and zinc actives in glycerin base
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 4
- water, glycerin, emollients, fragrance
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
- 5
- plant-based oils and butters, beeswax
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microbial contamination or spoilage
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 6
- Marine algae extract, butters, oils
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Iodine content in seaweed
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 7
- Water, hyaluronic acid, panthenol, humectants
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial or fungal growth from improper preservation
- 8
- water, glycerin, plant extracts, emulsifiers
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Lead
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Questions people ask about moisturizer
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- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Aquasure
Premier Series 75 GPD Under Sink Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Avocado
Vegan Mattress
- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Heavy metals
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Every moisturizer that passes, side by side
Sorted by score. A higher score means lower PFAS risk. Scored against 3 hazards that apply to this category.
| # | Moisturizer | Score | Rating | Made of | Key concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weleda Skin Food Body Butter | 100 | Excellent | Plant oils, butters, waxes | Fragrance allergens |
| 2 | Earth Mama Simply Non-Scents Baby Lotion | 100 | Excellent | Water, oils, glycerin, botanical extracts | Fragrance allergens (botanical extracts) |
| 3 | The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% | 85 | Excellent | Water-based serum, niacinamide and zinc actives in glycerin base | 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct |
| 4 | Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Cream | 85 | Excellent | water, glycerin, emollients, fragrance | Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components) |
| 5 | Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter | 85 | Excellent | plant-based oils and butters, beeswax | Microbial contamination or spoilage |
| 6 | Osea Undaria Algae Body Butter | 85 | Excellent | Marine algae extract, butters, oils | Iodine content in seaweed |
| 7 | The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 | 85 | Excellent | Water, hyaluronic acid, panthenol, humectants | Bacterial or fungal growth from improper preservation |
| 8 | Acure Seriously Soothing 24hr Moisture Lotion | 85 | Excellent | water, glycerin, plant extracts, emulsifiers | Lead |
The verdict on moisturizer
Weleda Skin Food Body Butter grades 100 out of 100, the highest here. It is plant oils, butters, waxes. We found no PFAS statement from the brand, so the grade rests on materials alone.
Choose Earth Mama Simply Non-Scents Baby Lotion instead if you want a second option at 100 out of 100, water, oils, glycerin, botanical extracts.
We hold no price data, so nothing here is a budget recommendation. Grades are model-based assessments from published materials and disclosures, not laboratory tests.
The moisturizer we would skip
Lowest scoring in this category, worst first, with the reason.
- 75CeraVe Daily Moisturizing LotionExcellent
Comedogenicity and skin barrier disruption
- 75CeraVe Moisturizing CreamExcellent
1,4-dioxane (synthetic contaminant in emulsifiers)
- 75CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing LotionExcellent
1,4-dioxane contamination
What we check on moisturizer
- 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 moisturizer brands we found no PFAS statement from
We found no PFAS statement from 16 of the brands here. That is our research, not proof a brand has never said anything, and it is not evidence of harm. It is why none of them score well on disclosure.
Acure, Bath & Body Works, Cocokind, Derma E, Drunk Elephant, Earth Mama, Harry's, La Mer, Mad Hippie, Medix 5.5, Necessaire, Osea.
The brands that have published something, and what each of them actually said, are in our record of what every brand has said about PFAS.
Common questions about PFAS in moisturizer
Is moisturizer PFAS free?
All 50 moisturizer products PFAS Authority has graded reach its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, as of October 2026. The highest graded is Weleda Skin Food Body Butter at 100 out of 100. The lowest graded is CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion at 75 out of 100.
Is moisturizer non-toxic?
50 of the 50 moisturizer products we graded clear our screen and 0 do not. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on moisturizer products in this category are undisclosed fragrance, 1,4-dioxane, formaldehyde, heavy metals, pesticide residue. The highest graded here is Weleda Skin Food Body Butter at 100 out of 100.
What is the safest moisturizer to buy?
On our grades, Weleda Skin Food Body Butter at 100 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. Then Earth Mama Simply Non-Scents Baby Lotion at 100. These are model-based assessments from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and disclosures, not laboratory tests, so treat them as the lowest risk we can evidence rather than a safety guarantee.
Which moisturizer grades best for PFAS?
Weleda Skin Food Body Butter, at 100 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is plant oils, butters, waxes. The runner up is Earth Mama Simply Non-Scents Baby Lotion at 100.
Which moisturizer should I avoid?
The three lowest scoring we hold are CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion at 75, CeraVe Moisturizing Cream at 75, CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion at 75. The problem with the first is that the main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
How can you tell if moisturizer contains 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 moisturizer brands have not published a PFAS statement?
We found no PFAS statement from 16 of the brands we scored in this category, including Acure, Bath & Body Works, Cocokind, Derma E, Drunk Elephant, Earth Mama. That is what our research turned up, not proof a brand has never said anything, and a missing statement is not evidence of harm. It is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.
Do you lab test moisturizer?
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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