Aveeno Body Wash Daily Moisturizing
Lower concern. Liquid body wash has minimal PFAS risk profile.
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing is a rinse-off liquid cleanser with no reported PFAS uses or concerns. No waterproof, stain-resistant, or nonstick treatments typical of PFAS-containing products.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water, glycerin, surfactants, moisturizers
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Aveeno Body Wash Daily Moisturizing is made of, ingredients and materials
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Wash is a water-based liquid cleanser built around glycerin (humectant) and surfactants designed to lower skin irritation during washing. The formula includes colloidal oatmeal or oat extract, a traditional skin-conditioning ingredient with mild emollient properties. Liquid body washes avoid the additives common in solid bars (e.g., hardeners, preservative loads) and pose minimal leaching or off-gassing risk because they remain in liquid form and are rinsed away.
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.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Liquid body washes commonly use preservative systems that may include DMDM hydantoin, diazolidinyl urea, or imidazolidinyl urea, which release trace formaldehyde over time. Aveeno's ingredient disclosure does not rule this out; if present, concentrations are regulated to safe rinse-off limits by FDA and EU rules.
Source, ATSDR ↗Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing contains fragrance; fragrance is a catch-all term under US law and may include 50+ volatile compounds not individually listed. Individuals with fragrance sensitivity or contact dermatitis may react; a fragrance-free variant exists if this is a concern.
Contact dermatitis from surfactants or botanical extracts
Any body wash surfactant can cause irritation in individuals with sensitive skin or eczema, particularly if not rinsed thoroughly. Oat extract is generally well-tolerated but rare allergic responses have been reported in sensitive populations.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Microplastics
No microbeads or synthetic polymer exfoliants are listed in Aveeno Daily Moisturizing formulation; liquid cleansers without exfoliating particles carry no microplastic concern.
Source, EPA ↗Heavy metals
Rinse-off cosmetics like body wash do not require intensive pigmentation; FDA-approved color additives are used if any are present, and heavy metal contamination is not a documented issue in this product category or brand.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Aveeno (Johnson & Johnson consumer health division) publishes ingredient lists and complies with FDA and EU cosmetic labeling requirements; the brand does not highlight PFAS avoidance or publish independent safety certifications such as EWG Verified or Dermatologist-tested claims beyond standard marketing language. No significant safety recalls specific to this product line are on public record. The parent company has faced litigation over talc contamination in personal care products, but this body wash formulation does not contain talc.
How it compares in its category
Daily moisturizing body washes occupy the middle of the market for gentleness and ingredient transparency. Aveeno's oat-based formula is conventional and widely used; unbranded or store-brand equivalents often use identical surfactant chemistry at lower cost. Premium or 'clean' brands may avoid certain preservatives or use plant-derived surfactants, but functional safety data between categories is comparable. Fragrance-free versions are available if fragrance sensitivity is a concern.
If you buy it
Use as directed, dispense into palm or washcloth, lather on skin, and rinse thoroughly with water. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve emollients and prevent microbial growth in the bottle. Do not ingest. If contact with eyes occurs, rinse immediately. Liquid products have a shorter shelf life once opened (typically 12-24 months); discard if odor, color, or separation develops, as this can indicate microbial or chemical degradation.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Aveeno has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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