Simply Non-Scents Castile Baby Wash
Baby wash with lower concern profile; no PFAS indicators known.
Castile baby wash is plant-based liquid soap with no typical PFAS application. Earth Mama makes no PFAS claim and offers no third-party verification, but the product type and ingredients carry lower concern.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Castile soap liquid, plant-derived ingredients
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Simply Non-Scents Castile Baby Wash is made of, ingredients and materials
Simply Non-Scents Castile Baby Wash is a plant-derived liquid soap, typically saponified vegetable oils (often coconut or olive oil) without synthetic surfactants. Castile soap is biodegradable and does not rely on preservative systems that commonly trigger sensitization in infant skin products. The absence of added fragrance (hence 'Non-Scents') removes a major allergen source that conventional baby washes often contain.
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.
Skin sensitization from preservative systems
Plant-derived formulations may use natural preservatives (e.g., citric acid, vitamin E) with lower documented irritancy, but individual sensitivity remains possible. Always patch test before infant use regardless of ingredient origin.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Fragrance allergens
Product is explicitly unscented; no essential oils or synthetic fragrance listed in available formulations. Allergen risk from this source is not documented for this variant.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Castile soap formulations do not typically rely on formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (e.g., DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea). No preservative controversy on record for Earth Mama baby wash line.
Source, ATSDR ↗1,4-dioxane (synthetic surfactant byproduct)
Plant-derived Castile bases do not generate dioxane as an ethoxylation byproduct. Risk is negligible compared to conventional detergent-based baby washes.
Heavy metals
Unscented Castile soap contains no intentional colorants or mineral pigments. Lead or cadmium contamination is not documented for this product or material class.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Earth Mama has established a track record of transparency in ingredient disclosure and maintains third-party certifications including USDA Organic for many product lines. The brand does not actively publish PFAS testing data, which is standard across the baby wash category; silence on PFAS does not indicate presence. No recalls or regulatory findings specific to this product are on record.
How it compares in its category
Castile-based baby washes sit at the lower end of chemical complexity compared to mainstream brands that rely on synthetic surfactants, preservatives, and fragrance systems. Plant-derived soap bases carry lower documented risk for formaldehyde releasers and dioxane contamination than conventional detergent formulations. This product avoids common irritant categories (fragrance, dyes, sulfates) more successfully than most mass-market alternatives.
If you buy it
Patch test on inner forearm before full-body use, as even plant-derived soaps can trigger reactions in sensitive skin. Castile soap is a mild surfactant and may require slightly more product to build lather; do not over-dilute if using as directed. Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight to slow oxidation of oils. Replace if separation or rancid odor occurs, typically within 12-18 months of opening.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 82% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Earth Mama has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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