Olay Cleansing & Nourishing Body Wash Hyaluronic Acid
Lower concern. Body wash formula unlikely to contain PFAS.
Liquid body wash typically contains water, surfactants, and humectants without PFAS treatment. No disclosure of PFAS testing, but formulation type poses minimal risk.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous surfactant solution, hyaluronic acid
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Olay Cleansing & Nourishing Body Wash is made of, ingredients and materials
This is a water-based surfactant cleanser with hyaluronic acid, a humectant that draws moisture into skin. The formula contains detergent compounds (likely sodium lauryl or laureth sulfate variants) to remove oils and dirt, plus humectants and emollients to prevent over-drying. No volatile organic compounds or heavy metals are inherent to this class of product when formulated to cosmetic standards.
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 and sensitizers
Synthetic fragrance compounds are included but not detailed by individual component on most labels. Certain individuals may experience contact dermatitis or respiratory sensitivity; rinse-off format limits duration of exposure compared to leave-on products.
Anionic surfactant irritation
Sodium lauryl or laureth sulfate can cause skin irritation in susceptible individuals or with prolonged contact, but concentrations in rinse-off body wash are below typical irritation thresholds when used briefly and rinsed.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Preservatives required to prevent microbial growth in aqueous products may include formaldehyde donors or other agents; none are confirmed in this specific formulation, but standard cosmetic preservatives carry low-level sensitization potential in a small subset of users.
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 color additives or pigments are named in this product. Hyaluronic acid and surfactants do not carry inherent metal contamination risk when manufactured to cosmetic-grade standards.
Source, FDA ↗Microplastic particles
This is a liquid cleanser without exfoliating beads or microbeads; no microplastic risk is present.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Olay is owned by Procter and Gamble and operates under FDA cosmetic regulations; the brand does not publicly disclose full ingredient sourcing or third-party testing programs for this specific product line. No product-specific recalls or safety warnings are on record for this body wash formulation. The brand has faced historical scrutiny over transparency but maintains standard industry compliance.
How it compares in its category
Body washes are typically lower-risk than leave-on cosmetics because they rinse completely. This mainstream formulation is chemically simpler than premium or 'clean beauty' alternatives and avoids some common irritants (no fragrance oils listed beyond synthetic fragrance compounds). Hyaluronic acid is an inert humectant with no established hazard profile in rinse-off applications.
If you buy it
Use as directed and rinse thoroughly; no special storage or shelf-life concerns beyond standard bathroom humidity. If you have sensitive or reactive skin, perform a patch test on a small area first, as anionic surfactants can irritate skin in high concentrations or prolonged contact. The product requires no maintenance and poses no risk from degradation or leaching since it rinses away completely.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Olay has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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