Caress Body Wash Black Orchid Oil
Lower concern. Liquid body wash formulations rarely contain PFAS.
Caress Black Orchid Oil is a liquid body wash with standard cosmetic ingredients. No public PFAS disclosure exists, but the product category and typical formulation suggest lower risk.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Water, glycerin, surfactants, fragrance, botanicals
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Caress Body Wash Black Orchid Oil is made of, ingredients and materials
Caress Black Orchid Oil is a water-based liquid body wash built on glycerin (humectant), surfactants (cleansing agents), fragrance compounds, and botanical extracts. Liquid formulations in this category carry none of the talc contamination risk seen in powders, and water as the primary solvent means no volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing risk associated with anhydrous or oil-based products. The named "oil" component refers to fragrance notes or trace botanical extracts, not a significant structural ingredient that would change safety profile.
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 and sensitizers
Black Orchid fragrance blend is not disclosed in component detail. Undisclosed fragrance compounds can include common allergens (limonene, linalool); no third-party allergen testing is on record for this product, so individual sensitivity cannot be ruled out.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Preservative system is not publicly named; liquid body washes typically use parabens, phenoxyethanol, or other standard preservatives rather than formaldehyde releasers, but absence of disclosure means low-level formaldehyde-releaser use cannot be fully ruled out.
Source, ATSDR ↗1,4-dioxane (manufacturing contaminant)
Ethoxylated surfactants (common in body washes) can contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct. Caress does not publicly commit to vacuum distillation or other removal methods; no published testing exists for this product line.
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, regulatory actions, or published testing for lead, cadmium, or arsenic in Caress body wash exist. Liquid formulations rarely require colorants that carry heavy metal risk, and no specific contaminant reports target this product.
Source, FDA ↗Microplastic particles
No microbeads, plastic microparticles, or exfoliating polymers are listed in the known material composition. Liquid body wash formulation does not require them, and regulatory bans on microbeads in rinse-off cosmetics have been enforced since 2015.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Caress is owned by Unilever. The brand does not publicly disclose detailed ingredient sourcing, heavy metal testing, or formaldehyde-releaser screening specific to this line. No recalls, safety controversies, or regulatory actions specific to Caress body wash are on record. The brand holds no third-party certifications (e.g., Leaping Bunny, EWG Verified) that would signal additional safety vetting beyond baseline regulatory compliance.
How it compares in its category
Mainstream liquid body washes like Caress occupy the middle-safety tier of personal care, lower risk than powder products, comparable to store-brand alternatives, and lower regulatory scrutiny than specialized or "clean beauty" lines that voluntarily test for heavy metals or allergen screening. This product does not differentiate on safety transparency; its positioning is fragrance and skin-feel rather than ingredient safety. Users prioritizing ingredient disclosure may prefer brands with third-party certifications or published heavy metal and allergen testing.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent premature surfactant or fragrance degradation, though liquid body wash has no strict shelf life limit before use. Use as directed on the label; no special precautions needed for normal skin application. If fragrance sensitivity or contact dermatitis develops, discontinue and consult a dermatologist. No maintenance or replacement triggers apply to a consumable liquid product.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Caress has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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