Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Wash
Lower concern; common rinse-off body wash without known PFAS sources.
Body wash formulations typically avoid PFAS due to rinse-off use and regulatory scrutiny. No evidence of water-repellent or grease-resistant treatment in this moisturizing cleanser.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water, glycerin, surfactants, botanical extracts
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Wash is made of, ingredients and materials
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Wash is a surfactant-based cleanser built on water, glycerin (a humectant), and botanical extracts including colloidal oatmeal. The formula is designed as a rinse-off product, meaning residue is not intentionally left on skin; this substantially reduces skin contact exposure to individual ingredients compared to leave-on products like creams or serums. Glycerin and oatmeal function as skin conditioners rather than treatment actives, lowering the concentration of potentially irritating compounds.
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
The product contains fragrance and botanical extracts (colloidal oatmeal, aloe vera, chamomile). Individual fragrance components are not disclosed; some consumers with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity may experience contact dermatitis or allergic reaction, though incidence is low for rinse-off formulas.
1,4-dioxane (indirect contaminant)
Surfactants used in body washes may be manufactured via ethoxylation, a process that can incidentally introduce 1,4-dioxane as a trace contaminant. Aveeno does not publicly commit to 1,4-dioxane testing or removal protocols for this product. Rinse-off application limits skin exposure, but the hazard class remains on record in the cosmetics category.
Eye irritation from residue or improper use
Body washes are not formulated for eye contact. Contact with eyes during shower or splash may cause temporary redness or stinging; this is a product misuse hazard rather than a formulation defect. Standard precaution is to rinse eyes immediately with water.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
No recalls, test results, or public warnings have documented heavy metal (lead, cadmium, arsenic) contamination in Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Wash. Botanical ingredients like oatmeal can bioaccumulate metals if sourced from contaminated soil, but no evidence specific to this product exists.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Aveeno does not disclose preservative chemistry for this product in public materials. Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (e.g., dmdm hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea) are used in some body washes; no specific confirmation or denial is available for this formulation, and no regulatory action has been recorded.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Aveeno (owned by Johnson & Johnson) has no established public controversy regarding heavy metals, formaldehyde releasers, or talc contamination in body wash formulations. The brand does not prominently disclose full ingredient sourcing or third-party testing results for this product on its website. Aveeno has not sought EWG verification, NSF certification, or similar third-party cosmetic safety seals for this line. No recalls specific to this body wash have been recorded in FDA or consumer safety databases.
How it compares in its category
Most mass-market body washes rely on similar surfactant and humectant bases; Aveeno's inclusion of oatmeal extract is a common differentiation but does not change hazard profile significantly. Rinse-off formats are lower concern than leave-on moisturizers because exposure time and residual concentration are minimal. This product sits in the mainstream category without claims of 'natural,' 'organic,' or 'hypoallergenic' certification, which reduces reliance on unverified marketing language common in premium alternatives.
If you buy it
Use as directed, apply to wet skin, lather, and rinse thoroughly with water. No special storage precautions are needed beyond keeping the bottle sealed and away from direct sunlight to preserve the botanical extracts; this product does not require refrigeration. Discontinue if redness, itching, or dermatitis develops and consult a dermatologist. Replace when empty; the product has no specific shelf life warning on packaging, but cosmetics are typically formulated for 2-3 years of use.
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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