Old Spice Body Wash
Lower concern. Rinse-off cosmetic with no known PFAS applications.
Body wash is a rinse-off product without waterproofing, nonstick, or stain-resistant treatments where PFAS are typically used. No public PFAS disclosures found, but category risk is minimal.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water, surfactants, fragrances, preservatives
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Old Spice Body Wash is made of, ingredients and materials
Old Spice Body Wash is a water-based surfactant blend designed to cleanse skin and rinse completely. The formula includes synthetic fragrances, preservatives (likely parabens or alternatives), and emulsifiers typical of mass-market body washes. Because it rinses off immediately and does not remain on skin, systemic exposure to individual ingredients is minimal compared to leave-on products like deodorants or lotions.
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
Old Spice's branded fragrances are proprietary blends that may include undisclosed individual allergens (e.g., limonene, linalool, eugenol). Rinse-off format limits exposure, but individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance intolerance may experience contact dermatitis.
Parabens
Old Spice formulations likely use parabens, phenoxyethanol, or methylisothiazolinone as preservatives. None poses established systemic risk in rinse-off products at typical use levels, but individual sensitivity is possible and varies by formulation variant.
Source, FDA ↗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 (non-intentional contaminant)
No testing or recalls specific to Old Spice body wash for 1,4-dioxane have been publicly documented. This contaminant can form during surfactant manufacturing; major brands have generally reduced levels over the past decade, but third-party verification is not available for this product.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No evidence suggests Old Spice body wash contains formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. This hazard is more common in leave-on cosmetics or textiles; rinse-off formats and modern industry standards make it unlikely but unconfirmed.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Old Spice uses FD&C approved colorants which are subject to regulatory purity limits. No recalls or testing reports for lead, cadmium, or arsenic in this product line exist in public record.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Procter and Gamble (owner of Old Spice) does not publicly commit to eliminating PFAS across its portfolio and has been largely silent on fluorochemical use in personal care products. The brand has faced no major recalls or safety controversies specific to body wash formulations in recent years. P&G discloses ingredient lists on packaging and online, meeting baseline regulatory transparency but does not voluntarily exceed it.
How it compares in its category
Old Spice Body Wash occupies the mainstream mass-market segment. It typically offers simpler formulations than premium or 'natural' alternatives, though this does not inherently signal higher risk. Fragrance allergen load and preservative choice are comparable to competing drugstore body washes; no evidence suggests Old Spice is notably better or worse than Dove, Dial, or store brands.
If you buy it
Use as directed, apply to wet skin, lather, and rinse thoroughly. No special storage precautions are needed beyond keeping the bottle sealed and cool. No heating or reuse concerns apply. If skin irritation develops, discontinue and patch-test on a small area; fragrance sensitivity is the most common reaction in this product category.
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
- Old Spice has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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