Carpe Review, Is Carpe Non-Toxic?
Carpe averages 72 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 16 Carpe products graded as of October 2026, and 11 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Carpe grades Good on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
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.
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Does Carpe have PFAS, by category
Which Carpe products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- water-based lotion with mineral actives
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Water-based cosmetics often use formaldehyde releasers (e.g., DMDM hydantoin…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based lotion with glycerin, plant extracts
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Plant extracts and fragrances in hand lotions can trigger contact…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Aluminum antiperspirant with aloe and eucalyptus extracts
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Aluminum systemic absorption. Aluminum antiperspirants do deposit aluminum on skin; some is absorbed.…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- powder base, likely talc or mineral powder with fragrance
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Talc or mineral powder inhalation risk. If formulation contains talc, repeated inhalation during application…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Talc, starch, or mineral powder base
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitization. The product name indicates a 'Fresh Powder' scent profile, suggesting…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Active ingredients (likely aluminum salts) in powder formulation
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Talc contamination and asbestos risk. If this product uses talc as a carrier (common in powder…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based lotion emulsion, typical cosmetic formula
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (Cucumber Spa scent). Fragrances in cosmetics can trigger contact dermatitis or…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water, cyclopentasiloxane, glycerin, silica, talc, starch (typical antiperspirant lotion base)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Talc inhalation and contamination. Talc in cosmetics is regulated but remains a concern during application if…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Talc, starch, and fragrance base (antiperspirant powder)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Talc and asbestos contamination, U.S. cosmetic talc is regulated to exclude asbestos, but no public testing…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Aluminum compounds, active ingredients (no coating disclosed)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Aluminum absorption and systemic exposure. Underarm skin is thinner and more permeable than other body sites…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Powder antiperspirant/deodorant base (typical, aluminum salts, talc or starches, fragrance)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Talc contamination (asbestos, respirable particles). If formulation uses talc rather than starch…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on AmazonWhich Carpe products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- Liquid antiperspirant/deodorant formulation
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. The 'Cucumber Spa' scent likely contains fragrance compounds; essential…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- Proprietary blend (not fully disclosed)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components. Lavender and citrus fragrance blends often include…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- typical deodorant base, no disclosed coating or treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Aluminum salts (antiperspirant active). Clinical-strength formulas contain elevated aluminum chlorohydrate or…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- powder base, aluminum compounds
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Aluminum compound absorption and systemic exposure. Aluminum chlorohydrate and related salts in…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- Typical antiperspirant/deodorant stick base, ingredients not fully disclosed
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed 'Cucumber Spa' fragrance components). Carpe does not disclose specific…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- mineral-based powder blend (arrowroot, magnesium hydroxide, mica)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Skin irritation from magnesium hydroxide alkalinity
- cosmetic formulations, primary ingredients listed
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Fragrance allergens (natural essential oils)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- natural mineral powders, plant-based actives, beeswax
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Beeswax purity and contamination
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Carpe and PFAS, common questions
- Does Carpe have PFAS?
- Carpe averages 72 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 16 Carpe products graded as of October 2026, and 11 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Carpe non-toxic?
- Antiperspirant Foot Lotion is the highest-graded Carpe 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 Carpe products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Carpe products we have scored are Antiperspirant Foot Lotion, Antiperspirant Hand Lotion, Men's 100HR Antiperspirant Aloe and Eucalyptus. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Carpe products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Carpe products we have scored are Underarm Antiperspirant Deodorant Cucumber Spa, Underarm Antiperspirant and Deodorant Mountain Breeze, Clinical Strength Deodorant Antiperspirant Fresh Linen. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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