Barbasol Review, Is Barbasol Non-Toxic?
Across 6 graded products, Barbasol averages Excellent (75/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 6 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
What Barbasol says and does about PFAS
We found no public statement from Barbasol about PFAS. Its FAQ says its products are paraben-free, phthalate-free and gluten-free, and does not mention PFAS or fluorinated ingredients. We found no independent PFAS test naming Barbasol shaving cream.
- Brand statementBarbasol’s FAQ says all its products are paraben-free and phthalate-free, and does not mention PFAS. Barbasol ↗
Sources checked September 14, 2026. A brand statement is the company’s own claim, which we report but have not verified. Our grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests.
Worth buying from Barbasol Good or better, best-graded first
Barbasol
Thick Rich Shaving Cream
soap base, water, propellant (isobutane/propane)
Fragrance allergens and sensitization
Barbasol Thick Rich contains fragrance (listed as 'fragrance' in ingredient declarations…
Propellant inhalation risk
Isobutane and propane are volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and can cause dizziness…
Skin irritation from preservatives
Typical shaving cream preservatives (e.g., parabens, methylisothiazolinone) are not…
Low-medium risk; standard aerosol shaving cream with no known fluorinated additives.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Barbasol
Sensitive Skin Thick Rich Shaving Cream
water-based aerosol shaving cream, soap/emulsifier base
Fragrance allergens and irritants
Shaving creams typically include fragrance compounds that can sensitize or irritate skin…
Surfactant irritation (skin contact)
Water-based shaving creams rely on emulsifying surfactants to stabilize lather; these can…
Low-medium risk; traditional shaving cream formulation with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Barbasol
Soothing Aloe Thick Rich Shaving Cream
Water-based shaving cream with aloe and emollients
Fragrance allergens
Barbasol Soothing Aloe contains fragrance and aloe extract; fragrance is a known allergen…
Lower concern; standard aerosol shaving cream without known PFAS triggers, though brand is silent.
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Barbasol
Classic Shaving Cream
soap base, water, propellant (hydrocarbon or isobutane)
Hydrocarbon/Isobutane propellant inhalation
Aerosol propellants can cause dizziness or CNS effects if inhaled directly in enclosed…
Fragrance allergens
Barbasol Classic contains 'fragrance' as a listed ingredient; fragrance mixes often…
Soap irritation to sensitive skin
High soap concentration may dry or irritate facial skin or mucous membranes if contacted…
Lower concern; typical shaving cream formula unlikely to contain intentional PFAS, brand silent.
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Barbasol
Shaving Cream, Thick & Rich, Original
water-based aerosol shaving cream with stearic acid, potassium hydroxide, glycerin, and fragrance
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Barbasol lists 'fragrance' as a single ingredient without subcomponent disclosure, which…
Skin irritation from alkaline pH and preservatives
Potassium hydroxide raises the pH of shaving creams to 8-10 to improve lather and…
Lower PFAS concern; standard shaving cream without obvious PFAS drivers.
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Barbasol
Sensitive Skin Thick & Rich Shaving Cream for Men, 2 OZ (Travel Size - TSA Approved)
Water-based shaving cream; aerosol propellant unknown
Fragrance allergens
Shaving creams typically contain synthetic fragrances; Barbasol does not disclose…
1,4-dioxane (contaminant)
Water-based cosmetics can contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a contaminant from ethoxylated…
Aerosol propellant composition and VOC emissions
The specific propellant (butane, propane, or isobutane blend) is not disclosed.…
Lower concern for typical shaving cream; skip if worried about minor aerosol propellant risk.
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Barbasol and PFAS, common questions
- Does Barbasol have PFAS?
- We graded 6 Barbasol products, averaging Excellent (75/100). 6 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests. Barbasol’s FAQ covers parabens and phthalates but does not mention PFAS, and we found no independent PFAS test of its shaving cream.
- Is Barbasol non-toxic?
- Barbasol Thick Rich Shaving Cream is the highest-graded Barbasol product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Barbasol products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Barbasol products we have scored are Barbasol Thick Rich Shaving Cream, Barbasol Sensitive Skin Thick Rich Shaving Cream, Barbasol Soothing Aloe Thick Rich Shaving Cream. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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