Dry Skin Relief Body Lotion
Skip until Harry's clarifies PFAS status or third-party tests.
Body lotion formulations typically use conventional emulsifiers and humectants with lower PFAS concern than coated products. No public PFAS claims or testing data from Harry's or third parties for this product.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
emollients, humectants, water, emulsifiers
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Dry Skin Relief Body Lotion is made of, ingredients and materials
Harry's Dry Skin Relief Body Lotion is a water-based emulsion combining humectants (likely glycerin or similar moisture-binding agents), emollients (oils or silicones to soften skin), and emulsifiers to hold these phases together. This is a standard cosmetic formulation class with low inherent chemical hazard if ingredients are pharmaceutical-grade and properly sourced. The stability and safety of such products depend primarily on preservative selection and absence of heavy-metal contaminants in pigments or fragrance compounds, neither of which Harry's has publicly disclosed for this product.
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
Harry's does not disclose fragrance composition (typically a trade-secret blend). Undisclosed allergens such as limonene, eugenol, or linalool are common in body lotions and may trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals; patch testing is advisable.
Microbial contamination from water and emulsion instability
Water-based emulsions are vulnerable to bacterial and fungal growth if preservative efficacy declines over time or if contamination occurs during storage or application. Risk increases with improper storage temperature or repeated contact with unclean applicators.
PFAS
Harry's has not publicly stated whether PFAS are present as intentional water-repellent ingredients (rare in body lotions but used in some cosmetic formulations) or as incidental contaminants. The brand's silence on this topic, combined with the product's 'Excellent' PFAS grade based on limited data, warrants independent third-party testing before assuming low risk.
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
No heavy-metal contamination has been reported for this product or brand. However, Harry's does not publish third-party metal testing or ingredient certifications, so absence of public reports does not confirm absence of risk.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Standard body-lotion preservatives (phenoxyethanol, methylchloroisothiazolinone, sodium benzoate) do not release formaldehyde. Harry's has not disclosed its specific preservative system, but formaldehyde releasers are uncommon in leave-on lotions due to regulatory restrictions in most markets.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Harry's is known primarily for shaving products and has not published detailed ingredient transparency reports or third-party safety certifications (such as EWG Verified or NSF) for this lotion line. The brand takes a 'silent' stance on PFAS, meaning no public statement on whether intentional or incidental PFAS are present in any product, a significant gap for a personal-care item applied to large skin areas. No recalls or safety controversies specific to this lotion have been established in public records.
How it compares in its category
Basic body lotions vary widely in transparency; some competitors (Cetaphil, CeraVe) publish detailed ingredient lists and third-party certifications, while others offer none. Harry's lotion appears to occupy the mid-market segment with minimal public safety documentation. For dry-skin relief specifically, a product's efficacy depends on humectant and emollient concentration, not safety profile, but competing brands often exceed Harry's in ingredient disclosure and third-party vetting.
If you buy it
Apply to clean, damp skin to maximize moisture retention. Store below 25°C (77°F) in a sealed container away from direct sunlight to prevent emulsion breakdown and microbial growth. Discontinue use if redness, stinging, or rash appears within 24, 48 hours, as fragrance allergens or preservative sensitivity are possible. Finish a bottle within 6, 12 months of opening; exposure to air and moisture over time increases risk of contamination.
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
- Harry's has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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