Refreshing Body Wash Island Citrus
Lower concern liquid body wash; no inherent PFAS route identified.
Liquid body wash contains surfactants and water without typical PFAS-prone additives like water-repellent coatings or non-stick treatments. No brand PFAS disclosure available.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water, botanical extracts, mild surfactants
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Refreshing Body Wash Island Citrus is made of, ingredients and materials
Alba Botanica Island Citrus is primarily water with botanical extracts and mild surfactants (cleansing agents). Liquid body washes in this formulation class do not require protective coatings, glazes, or synthetic flame retardants that trigger heavy metal or chemical concerns in solid/semi-solid cosmetics. The botanical extract base is less likely to contain synthetic allergens or undisclosed fragrance chemicals than heavily fragranced synthetic alternatives.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Fragrance allergens
Natural citrus fragrance oils can trigger contact dermatitis or photosensitivity in susceptible individuals. No recalls or widespread complaints are on record for this specific product, but citrus-based fragrances are a known skin irritant source in personal care.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Some liquid body wash formulations use formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (e.g., DMDM hydantoin). Alba Botanica markets paraben-free and plant-based products, suggesting they may avoid these agents, but ingredient lists are not universally transparent across all retail channels.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
1,4-dioxane (synthetic contaminant)
Liquid body washes using ethoxylated surfactants can theoretically harbor trace 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct. Alba Botanica's documented focus on botanical formulations and lack of reported contamination makes this a lower-priority concern for this brand.
Heavy metals
Botanical ingredients can accumulate cadmium, lead, or arsenic from soil if sourced from contaminated regions. No testing or recalls have been reported for Alba Botanica body washes; brand reputation suggests quality sourcing oversight, but no third-party certification details are publicly available.
Source, FDA ↗Microplastic content
Liquid washes without exfoliating beads or polyethylene particles do not pose microplastic risk. This product is a standard liquid formulation with no reported microplastic ingredients.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Alba Botanica has established a reputation for plant-based, cleaner-label personal care and is widely recognized for avoiding parabens and synthetic dyes. The brand does not publicly market or disclose specific PFAS avoidance policies, though liquid soap formulations are not a known vector for intentional PFAS use. No major recalls or substantiated contamination incidents are on record for this product line.
How it compares in its category
Liquid body washes carry lower structural risk than solid cosmetics, talc-based products, or heavily pigmented formulations. Alba Botanica's botanical focus positions it in the middle-to-upper tier of ingredient disclosure within the mass-market body wash category, above synthetic fragrance-heavy budget brands but comparable to other plant-extract lines. The citrus scent profile suggests use of natural or nature-identical fragrance compounds rather than synthetic musks, a lower-concern choice.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve botanical potency and reduce oxidation of extracts. Liquid body washes do not require replacement cycles tied to coating degradation; replace when empty or scent/texture noticeably changes (typically 6-12 months if stored properly). Use as directed on the label; discontinue if skin irritation develops, particularly if you have known sensitivities to citrus or botanical oils.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 80% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Alba Botanica has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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