Does Cetaphil sunscreen have PFAS?
Cetaphil sunscreen averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Cetaphil sunscreen products graded as of October 2026, level with the 75 out of 100 median for the 45 other sunscreen brands graded alongside it.
Cetaphil sunscreen averages Excellent on our four-band scale. 7 of the 7 we graded are worth buying. That is above 52% of the sunscreen brands we grade.
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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- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
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- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
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- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
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Cetaphil sunscreen worth buying Good or better, best-graded first
- water-based emulsion, mineral UV filters (likely titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Water-based cosmetics often include fragrance compounds; Cetaphil does not disclose…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral UV filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) in lotion base
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Cetaphil Sheer Mineral is labeled fragrance-free, but the lotion base may contain plant…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide), water-based lotion
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Cetaphil Sheer Mineral is labeled fragrance-free or has minimal…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (titanium dioxide/zinc oxide base)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Titanium dioxide inhalation (pigment/powder form). Stick formulations shed fine powder particles during…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based lotion emulsion; no waterproof or stain-resistant treatment disclosed
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components). Cetaphil Everyday Sunscreen is labeled fragrance-free, but some…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-resistant cream base with SPF filters
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- UV filter allergens and skin sensitization. Organic sunscreen filters (avobenzone, octinoxate) and fragrances…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous gel with humectants and UV filters (oxybenzone/octinoxate or mineral filters)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Endocrine disruptors. If this formulation uses oxybenzone rather than mineral filters, some in vitro and…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Better sunscreen from other brands
Graded higher than the Cetaphil average of 75.
- Mineral sunscreen, zinc oxide base
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- 1,4-dioxane (non-intentional contaminant from surfactants/emulsifiers)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide base)
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Synthetic fragrance allergens
The same question, asked of the other sunscreen brands
Best average grade first. Cetaphil averages 75.
See every Cetaphil product we grade on the Cetaphil brand page, or the full sunscreen ranking.