Shaving Cream, ranked by PFAS grade
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The best non-toxic shaving cream, ranked by grade
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Gillette Foamy
Regular Shaving Cream
Water-based aerosol foam; soap, water, propellant
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Aerosol propellant inhalation
Limited concern
Soap and surfactant irritation
Limited concern
Low-medium risk; simple foam formula with no known triggers.
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Gillette Foamy
Gillette Foam Regular Shave Foam 2 oz.
Hydrocarbon propellants, water, soap, humectants
Hydrocarbon propellant inhalation
Limited concern
Skin sensitization from soap/surfactants
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens or sensitizers
Limited concern
Low-medium risk; typical foam shave formulation with no known PFAS drivers.
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Gillette Foamy
Gillette Foam Classic Shave Foam for Men
Hydrocarbon propellant foam, water-based surfactants
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Hydrocarbon propellant inhalation
Limited concern
Low-medium risk; standard foam formulation without known water-repellent triggers.
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The Art of Shaving
Shaving Cream
Water-based cream emulsion (soap, glycerin, water)
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Skin irritation from soap or emulsifier residue
Limited concern
Microbial growth if packaging compromised
Limited concern
Low-medium risk; traditional shaving cream with minimal forever-chemical risk.
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Shaving Cream
soap base, water, glycerin, essential oils
Fragrance allergens (essential oils)
Limited concern
Skin irritation from high soap concentration
Limited concern
Low-medium risk; typical shaving cream with no known water-repellent coating additives.
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The Art of Shaving
Lavender Shaving Cream
soap/glycerin emulsion, cream base
Fragrance allergens (lavender)
Limited concern
Skin irritation from emulsion instability
Limited concern
Undisclosed preservative residues
Limited concern
Low-medium risk; traditional shaving cream formulation unlikely to require PFAS.
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EOS Shaving Cream
Eos Shea Better Dry Skin Shaving Cream
water-based shaving cream with shea butter
Fragrance allergens and skin irritation
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing byproduct in ethoxylated surfactants)
Limited concern
Bacterial or fungal growth if container is damaged or contaminated
Limited concern
Low-medium risk; typical leave-on cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers.
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Barbasol
Thick Rich Shaving Cream
soap base, water, propellant (isobutane/propane)
Fragrance allergens and sensitization
Limited concern
Propellant inhalation risk
Limited concern
Skin irritation from preservatives
Limited concern
Low-medium risk; standard aerosol shaving cream with no known fluorinated additives.
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Barbasol
Sensitive Skin Thick Rich Shaving Cream
water-based aerosol shaving cream, soap/emulsifier base
Fragrance allergens and irritants
Limited concern
Surfactant irritation (skin contact)
Limited concern
Low-medium risk; traditional shaving cream formulation with no known PFAS triggers.
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Barbasol
Soothing Aloe Thick Rich Shaving Cream
Water-based shaving cream with aloe and emollients
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
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
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens
Moderate concern
Soap irritation to sensitive skin
Limited concern
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
Limited concern
Skin irritation from alkaline pH and preservatives
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern; standard shaving cream without obvious PFAS drivers.
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EOS
Shave Cream
Water-based cream emulsion
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing contaminant)
Limited concern
Preservative-related sensitization
Limited concern
Skin irritation from pH imbalance or surfactant excess
Limited concern
Low-medium risk; shave cream is an unlikely PFAS vector.
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EOS
Sensitive Skin Shave Cream
Water-based cream emulsion (glycerin, stearic acid, cetyl alcohol)
Fragrance allergens and irritants
Limited concern
Skin irritation from emulsifier breakdown
Limited concern
Microbial contamination from improper use
Limited concern
Low-medium risk; no known PFAS drivers in formulation.
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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
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane (contaminant)
Limited concern
Aerosol propellant composition and VOC emissions
Limited concern
Lower concern for typical shaving cream; skip if worried about minor aerosol propellant risk.
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