The Body Wash Eucalyptus
Lower concern. Liquid body wash typically contains no PFAS-prone materials.
Body wash formulas are aqueous surfactant systems without water-repellent coatings or Teflon-family coating. No PFAS disclosure found, but product category poses minimal inherent risk.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water, surfactants, glycerin, eucalyptus oil
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What The Body Wash Eucalyptus is made of, ingredients and materials
Necessaire Body Wash Eucalyptus is a water-based liquid cleanser built on surfactants (detergent actives), humectants like glycerin, and eucalyptus oil as the primary fragrance and botanical component. Liquid body washes avoid the hazards associated with powder cosmetics (talc contamination, inhalation risk) and solid formulations that may contain problematic binders. The eucalyptus oil is a volatile botanical that can trigger contact sensitivity in a small percentage of users but is not classified as a hazardous chemical at typical use levels.
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 (eucalyptus oil, limonene derivatives)
Eucalyptus oil is a natural allergen for a subset of users and can trigger contact dermatitis or respiratory sensitivity, particularly in those with atopy or existing fragrance sensitivities. Concentration and individual threshold vary; no recall history is on record for this specific product.
Skin irritation from pH or surfactant concentration
Body washes can cause irritation if pH is too alkaline or surfactant load is excessive; Necessaire does not publicly disclose pH. Risk is low for occasional use on healthy skin but may be higher for sensitive, compromised, or eczema-prone skin exposed to frequent washing.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing byproduct in ethoxylated surfactants)
Necessaire does not disclose 1,4-dioxane testing or removal; however, public data on this brand's surfactant sourcing is limited. Liquid body washes are typically formulated to minimize 1,4-dioxane via distillation of ethoxylated ingredients, but absence of third-party certification for this product means risk cannot be ruled out entirely.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (e.g., DMDM hydantoin, quaternium-15) are listed in the public ingredient declaration; however, full preservative chemistry is not always disclosed. Necessaire's clean-beauty positioning suggests avoidance of this class, but confirmation would require direct brand contact.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Eucalyptus oil and glycerin are not known to accumulate heavy metals at hazardous levels in cosmetic-grade formulations. No specific testing data for this product is publicly available, and no recalls for metal contamination have been issued.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Necessaire positions itself as a clean beauty brand and publishes ingredient lists transparently on product pages; no major recalls or safety controversies are on record for this product line. The brand does not explicitly tout PFAS avoidance (stance is silent), which is typical for body wash categories where PFAS is not a known formulation driver. Third-party certifications (e.g., cruelty-free, paraben-free labeling) are marketed; look for these on the label or their website to confirm current compliance if they matter to you.
How it compares in its category
Liquid body washes are generally lower concern than bar soaps or exfoliating scrubs in terms of chemical hazard density. Necessaire's eucalyptus variant sits in the mid-premium segment; similar clean-label alternatives include Maison Margiela and Augustinus Bader, which also disclose ingredients upfront. Typical drugstore body washes carry the same hazard profile but often include synthetic fragrances and additional preservatives, making this product's botanical oil choice a differentiation point rather than a safety advantage.
If you buy it
Use as directed on damp skin; no special storage beyond keeping the bottle sealed and away from direct heat or sunlight, which can degrade the eucalyptus oil and alter fragrance profile. Discontinue use if contact dermatitis or respiratory irritation develops, particularly if you have known sensitivity to eucalyptus or menthol-type botanicals. Store in a cool, dry bathroom; do not ingest. A standard 250, 300 mL bottle typically lasts 2, 3 months with daily use; replace when the formulation noticeably separates or the scent becomes faint.
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
- Necessaire has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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