Old Spice Body Wash for Men Bearglove
Rinse-off body wash poses lower PFAS concern, skip worry.
Body wash formulas are surfactant-based liquids without known PFAS-prone treatments. Old Spice makes no PFAS claims but this rinse-off product type has minimal historical PFAS risk compared to coatings and water-resistant goods.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water-based liquid cleanser with surfactants and fragrance
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Old Spice Body Wash for Men Bearglove is made of, ingredients and materials
Old Spice Bearglove is a water-based liquid body wash containing anionic surfactants (cleansing agents), fragrance compounds, and preservatives typical of mass-market men's cleansers. The product rinses off immediately during use, meaning exposure time to skin is brief and dilution occurs rapidly. No intentional Teflon-type coating, talc, or heavy-metal pigments are documented in the formulation; the main active ingredients are mild detergents designed for skin compatibility.
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
Bearglove is marketed on a strong synthetic fragrance profile ('Bearglove' scent blend). Fragrance mixtures can contain undisclosed allergens (limonene, linalool, etc.) that may trigger contact dermatitis or respiratory sensitivity in susceptible individuals; full fragrance ingredient breakdown is not publicly available for this product.
1,4-dioxane as manufacturing contaminant
Liquid surfactant-based cleansers can contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct of ethoxylation during manufacture. Old Spice does not publish testing data for this contaminant; risk is low due to rinse-off use and typical industry-wide concentrations, but unconfirmed.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No preservative system in this product has been publicly identified as containing formaldehyde-releasing agents (DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea). Standard Old Spice body wash preservatives appear to use non-releasing systems, though proprietary formulations limit certainty.
Source, ATSDR ↗Talc contamination
Talc is not a documented ingredient in liquid body washes and is absent from Bearglove's ingredient list. This hazard is not relevant to this product category.
Heavy metals
Bearglove uses synthetic dyes typical of mainstream body washes; no lead, cadmium, or chromium is documented in colorant ingredients. Cosmetic colorant regulations in the US and EU restrict metal content, and Old Spice formulations meet these standards.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Procter and Gamble (Old Spice parent) maintains basic ingredient disclosure on product labels and safety data sheets but does not publish comprehensive safety or third-party audit certifications for this line. The brand has not issued public statements about PFAS, formaldehyde releasers, or fragrance allergen screening for Bearglove specifically. No recalls or safety complaints specific to this product have been documented in FDA or consumer databases; the brand's general safety record is standard for mass-market personal care.
How it compares in its category
Bearglove ranks as a typical mainstream body wash with no added botanical, organic, or hypoallergenic claims that might suggest stricter ingredient vetting. Compared to certified natural or fragrance-free alternatives, it relies on synthetic fragrance blends and standard preservative systems. Its formulation is similar to competing mass-market men's washes (Axe, Gillette) in terms of ingredient transparency and hazard profile; it does not stand out as having lower or higher concern than peers.
If you buy it
Use as directed, wet skin, apply, lather, and rinse thoroughly with water. No special storage precautions are needed beyond keeping the bottle sealed and away from extreme heat. Discontinue use if skin irritation develops; fragrance sensitivity is the primary individual risk. No replacement cycles or maintenance are required for a liquid body wash; discard once empty.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 82% 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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