Dawn Botanicals Aloe Water
Low concern. Liquid cosmetic product with no known PFAS uses.
Dawn Botanicals Aloe Water is a rinse-off liquid cosmetic containing water and botanicals. No PFAS-typical ingredients or treatments apply to this product category.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Water, aloe extract, fragrance
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Dawn Botanicals Aloe Water is made of, ingredients and materials
Dawn Botanicals Aloe Water is a liquid cosmetic consisting of water as the base, aloe extract for skin conditioning, and fragrance. This simple formulation carries minimal chemical complexity compared to emulsified creams or powdered products. Aloe extract is a well-established botanical ingredient with no known acute toxicity at typical use levels in rinse-off or leave-on aqueous products.
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
Fragrance component is not disclosed beyond the ingredient list, and synthetic fragrance blends may contain undisclosed allergens. Individual sensitivity to fragrance materials is common; patch testing recommended for sensitive skin.
Bacterial or mold growth during storage
Water-based aqueous cosmetics are vulnerable to microbial contamination if preservative efficacy is insufficient or if the product is stored in warm, humid conditions. Ensure cap is sealed tightly and product is used within the labeled shelf life.
1,4-dioxane (synthetic fragrance contaminant)
Fragrance blends and ethoxylated emulsifiers can carry trace 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct. Direct assessment would require third-party testing; industry practice varies.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde-releaser preservatives (e.g., DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea) are on the publicly available ingredient list for this product. Risk is not on record based on known formulation.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
This product does not contain mineral pigments, colorants, or talc. No heavy metal contamination pathway is apparent in the known formulation type.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Dawn is a mainstream personal care brand under the Procter & Gamble portfolio, which maintains general compliance with FDA cosmetic ingredient rules but has not made public commitments to fragrance transparency or formaldehyde-releaser avoidance. No major recalls or safety controversies specific to this product line are on record. The brand does not disclose detailed fragrance composition, which is legally permitted under trade secret exemptions.
How it compares in its category
Liquid water-based cosmetics like this occupy a lower-complexity tier than serums with synthetic polymers, emulsifiers, or preservative systems that typically require broader hazard assessment. Aloe water products are common across mass-market and premium brands; this formulation sits squarely in the mainstream segment. No material advantage or disadvantage is evident relative to competing aloe water products in formulation risk.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight to preserve aloe extract potency and prevent microbial growth if the preservative system is minimal. Check the expiration date before use; water-based cosmetics without robust antimicrobial systems can support bacterial or mold growth if stored beyond recommended shelf life. Discontinue use if redness, irritation, or rash develops. Rinse thoroughly with water if contact with eyes occurs.
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
- Dawn has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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