Kiehl's Made For All Gentle Body Wash
Lower concern liquid soap with no known PFAS triggers.
Kiehl's Made For All is a rinse-off body wash containing common cosmetic ingredients like glycerin and plant extracts. No waterproofing, stain resistance, or nonstick coatings typical of PFAS products.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous gel with glycerin, plant extracts, emulsifiers
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Kiehl's Made For All Gentle Body Wash is made of, ingredients and materials
Kiehl's Made For All is an aqueous gel base (water, glycerin, plant extracts) with mild surfactants and emulsifiers typical of rinse-off body cleansers. The aqueous matrix and rinse-off nature mean dermal absorption is minimal and exposure time is brief, reducing systemic risk from any dissolved or suspended contaminants. Glycerin is a humectant, not a hazard vector; plant extracts at typical cosmetic concentrations carry no established toxicity at point of use.
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 (if present)
Ingredient list must be checked for 'fragrance' or 'parfum'; if present, undisclosed fragrance allergens are typical in cosmetics. Rinse-off contact limits systemic exposure, but contact dermatitis is possible in sensitive individuals.
Skin sensitization or irritation from plant extracts
Plant extracts and essential-oil-derived components can trigger irritation or allergic contact dermatitis in susceptible skin. Patch testing on inner arm is advisable before full-body use if you have known botanical sensitivities.
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 recalls or testing reports on record for this product. Aqueous plant-extract cosmetics can accumulate trace metals if botanical source is contaminated, but risk is not established for this formulation.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Product label does not indicate traditional formaldehyde-releasing preservatives; aqueous formulations typically use benzoates, sorbates, or phenoxyethanol. No documented adverse events or ingredient concerns are on record for this product.
Source, ATSDR ↗1,4-Dioxane as a synthesis byproduct
Dioxane is a trace contaminant risk in cosmetics processed with ethoxylated surfactants. No published testing or recalls implicate this product; risk is not established but typical industry-wide concern applies to all rinse-off gels.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Kiehl's publishes ingredient lists on product pages and does not carry major safety recalls on this line in public records. The brand has not issued public statements on PFAS avoidance or heavy metal testing, and does not market third-party certification (e.g., EWG Verified, NSF). No documented controversies specific to this formulation are on record, though ingredient transparency is standard industry practice rather than a differentiator.
How it compares in its category
Rinse-off body washes are among the lowest-risk cosmetic formats because contact time is seconds and formulations are heavily diluted by water at use. This product's glycerin and plant-extract base is conventional and poses no unique hazard profile versus mass-market alternatives. Unscented or lightly scented formulations (check product label for fragrance ingredient) typically carry lower allergen load than heavily fragranced gels.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight to preserve plant extract integrity; do not heat or microwave. Rinse thoroughly after application; do not use on open wounds or severely compromised skin without dermatological advice. If skin irritation or rash develops after initiation, discontinue and consult a healthcare provider. Replace if gel becomes discolored, develops odor, or shows visible separation after 12-18 months of opening.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 75% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Kiehl's has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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