Dial Body Wash Marula Oil
Lower-concern liquid body wash lacking known PFAS triggers.
This rinse-off liquid cosmetic has no established PFAS-prone ingredients or intentional fluorochemical treatment. The simple soap-and-oil formula shows no red flags.
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Material
aqueous liquid soap base with marula oil
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Category baseline
PFAS exposure happens more often with clothing products.
No PFAS disclosure
The company has not publicly discussed PFAS in this product.
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
Fragrance is a standard component in Dial formulations but is not broken down into specific ingredients on the label, per industry convention. Individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity should patch-test or choose fragrance-free alternatives; no specific allergen incident reports for this product line are documented.
What’s reassuring
Safe base material
Made from ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber with no PFAS risk.
1,4-dioxane (cosmetic impurity)
Dioxane is an incidental by-product of some ethoxylated surfactants used in body washes; Dial does not disclose distillation or purification methods for surfactants. No specific recalls or independent testing results for Dial Body Wash Marula Oil flagging dioxane contamination are on record.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Modern body wash preservatives (typically methylisothiazolinone or phenoxyethanol) do not release formaldehyde; older releasers like imidazolidinyl urea are largely phased out in mainstream brands. No evidence Dial uses formaldehyde-releasing preservatives in current formulations.
Source: ATSDR ↗Microplastic particulates
Marula oil liquid formulations do not require microbeads or plastic microparticles; this is a risk primarily in exfoliating scrubs or solid formulations. Dial Body Wash Marula Oil does not appear to contain intentional plastic particulates.
Heavy metals
This product uses standard cosmetic-grade synthetic colorants (typically FD&C certified dyes) rather than mineral pigments that might concentrate lead or cadmium. No regulatory actions or recalls on record for heavy metal contamination in Dial body wash products.
Source: FDA ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Dial Body Wash Marula Oil is an aqueous liquid formulation combining synthetic detergent surfactants, water, and marula oil (a plant-derived emollient). Unlike bar soaps or solid cosmetics, liquid body wash avoids ceramic glaze hazards and the thermal degradation risks of stick formulations. The aqueous base and absence of heating during use or typical storage eliminate concerns common to heated plastics or coated cookware.
The brand's record and disclosure
Dial (owned by Henkel) maintains a longstanding presence in mass-market personal care with no major recalls or regulatory actions tied to body wash formulations on record. The brand does not publicly highlight fragrance transparency or allergen labeling beyond regulatory minimums, and ingredient disclosure is limited to the product label itself. No third-party certifications (e.g., EWG Verified, Leaping Bunny) appear on this product line, reflecting standard industry practice for mainstream body wash rather than a transparency gap.
How it compares in its category
Dial Body Wash occupies the mid-market safety tier for liquid body washes. It avoids premium options with explicit sustainability or hypoallergenic claims, but also avoids budget brands with higher undisclosed fragrance loads or opaque ingredient sourcing. Marula oil formulation is trendy and poses no known safety penalty compared to glycerin or coconut oil alternatives, though it offers no measurable safety advantage either.
If you buy it
Store the sealed container at room temperature away from direct sunlight to preserve emulsion stability; liquid body wash does not require replacement based on time alone if seal remains intact. Use as directed (small amount on washcloth or hands); no dilution or special handling required. Discontinue use if skin irritation develops, though this is rare with standard surfactant formulations. Do not ingest and keep out of reach of children.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 82% 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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