Dial Advanced Clean Body Wash Gold
Lower PFAS concern for typical body wash lacking known triggers.
This rinse-off cosmetic has no documented intentional PFAS addition since body washes lack waterproofing or nonstick properties triggering PFAS use. No independent lab data exists.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous surfactant-based body wash formulation
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Dial Advanced Clean Body Wash Gold is made of, ingredients and materials
Dial Advanced Clean Gold is an aqueous surfactant-based body wash formulation, meaning it uses water as the primary carrier with synthetic cleaning agents (surfactants) to remove oils and dirt. The "gold" designation typically refers to cosmetic coloring and fragrance rather than functional ingredient changes. Body washes in this class do not require heating during use and are rinsed immediately, significantly limiting absorption or leaching pathways compared to cookware or textiles.
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
Body washes contain fragrance blends that may trigger contact dermatitis or respiratory sensitivity in susceptible individuals. Dial Advanced Clean is not fragrance-free and uses standard commercial fragrance compounds; no specific allergen testing results are publicly available for this product.
1,4-dioxane (surfactant manufacturing byproduct)
Aqueous body wash formulations using ethoxylated surfactants may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a residual byproduct from synthesis. FDA does not require disclosure of trace contaminants, and Dial does not publish testing data for this product; presence cannot be ruled out but is typically below regulatory concern in rinse-off products.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Body washes require preservative systems to prevent microbial growth during storage. Some formulations use formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (e.g., DMDM hydantoin); Dial does not disclose its specific preservative chemistry publicly, making verification impossible without testing.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
The 'gold' color in this product is cosmetic only and typically achieved with FD&C approved dyes or mica-based colorants. No documented recalls or testing failures for heavy metal contamination in Dial body washes are on record, and the quantity of coloring agents in a rinse-off product is minimal.
Source, FDA ↗Microplastic beads (if included)
Dial Advanced Clean Gold is a liquid formulation with no documented exfoliating beads. If this specific variant contained microplastics, it would be listed in the ingredient declaration; none are indicated in available labeling.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Dial is owned by Henkel, a major multinational consumer goods company. Dial does not appear to have published specific PFAS reduction commitments or transparency reports, which is typical for many personal care brands but represents a gap in public disclosure. The brand has not faced major safety recalls or documented contamination incidents specific to this product line. Henkel operates under EU and US regulatory frameworks with standard safety monitoring.
How it compares in its category
Body washes as a category carry minimal hazard risk compared to cookware, textiles, or cosmetics with heavy pigment loads. Dial Advanced Clean is a mass-market offering comparable to Dove, Caress, and store-brand alternatives; none of these products typically trigger hazard flags for the general population. This product occupies the middle-low end of fragrance intensity and additive complexity, making it a relatively conservative choice.
If you buy it
Use as directed, apply to wet skin, lather, and rinse thoroughly. Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight to prevent fragrance degradation and preserve formula stability. Body washes are designed for brief skin contact and immediate rinsing, so exposure is inherently low-risk. Discontinue use only if personal skin irritation develops; this is product-specific tolerance, not a safety defect.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Dial has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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