Lume Review, Is Lume Non-Toxic?
Lume averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Lume products graded as of October 2026, and all 7 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Lume grades Excellent 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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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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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
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Does Lume have PFAS, by category
Which Lume products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- water-based cream formula in aluminum tube
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Water-based cream formulas typically require preservatives to prevent microbial growth.…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Mineral-based powder deodorant (aluminum-free formula)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed ingredients. Lume lists fragrance as a component but does not publicly…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based cream emulsion in aluminum tube
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Lume lists fragrance as an ingredient but does not disclose specific components or…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqua-based gel/cream with talc-free mineral powder and aluminium compounds
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Aluminum salts (systemic absorption). Aluminum chlorohydrate and aluminum zirconium are standard…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based cream; cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, starch, mineral pigments
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Lume uses proprietary fragrance blends; full ingredient disclosure of…
- Spray deodorant; primary actives typically aluminum salts or mineral compounds in hydrocarbon/alcohol base
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Inhalation exposure from spray aerosol. Spray format creates fine particles and vapor; short-term inhalation…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based emulsion with cyclopentasiloxane, mineral pigments, starch
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Lume products typically include fragrance compounds (essential oils or…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Lume sells
- 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.
Lume and PFAS, common questions
- Does Lume have PFAS?
- Lume averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Lume products graded as of October 2026, and all 7 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Lume non-toxic?
- Unscented Invisible Cream Deodorant Tube is the highest-graded Lume 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 Lume products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Lume products we have scored are Unscented Invisible Cream Deodorant Tube, Whole Body Aluminum Free Deodorant, Lume Deodorant For Underarms & Private Parts 3oz Tube. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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