Youth To The People · Moisturizer
Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream
Lower concern; cosmetic moisturizer with no known PFAS risk.
Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream is a water-based cosmetic formulation with plant ingredients. No PFAS-relevant coatings, treatments, or disclosures identified in standard product information.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Water, plant extracts, oils, glycerin
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream is made of, ingredients and materials
This is a water-based emulsion combining water, plant extracts (adaptogens), oils, and glycerin as the core structure. None of these base materials are known carriers of heavy metal pigments, synthetic dyes, or formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. The formula is typical of plant-forward moisturizers and lacks the mineral pigments, talc, or azo dyes that would introduce inorganic contamination risk. Glycerin and plant oils are common humectants and emollients with established safety profiles in dermatological 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.
Microbial contamination or uncontrolled growth during storage
Water-based emulsions with plant extracts and mild preservative systems can support bacterial or mold growth if stored in warm, humid conditions or left open. Risk is not inherent to the product but depends on consumer handling and shelf-life compliance.
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 in fragrance or emulsifiers
No documented 1,4-dioxane contamination in Youth To The People products or plant-extract moisturizers of this type. 1,4-dioxane is more common in synthetic surfactant or PEG-based formulas, which are not listed as primary ingredients here.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Standard cosmetic moisturizers of this formulation do not require formaldehyde donors if preservatives are phenoxyethanol, methylisothiazolinone, or other modern systems. No recall or test report indicates their presence in this product.
Source, ATSDR ↗Lead
Plant-based moisturizers typically use natural colorants (plant extracts, iron oxides) rather than synthetic azo dyes or heavy metal lakes. No documented contamination for this brand, though third-party testing is not published.
Source, ATSDR ↗Talc or talc-adjacent powders
This is a liquid or soft-solid cream formulation; talc is not a typical ingredient in water-based plant moisturizers. Silica or mica may appear in some formulations for texture, but are not reported in this product.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Youth To The People markets itself as plant-based and clean-beauty aligned but does not publish detailed ingredient sourcing, heavy metal testing, or microbiological safety data publicly. The brand has no widely documented recalls or safety controversies on record for this product line. Ingredient lists are available on retail sites, though third-party safety certifications (e.g., NSF, Ecocert) are not claimed. Transparency on preservative systems and supplier auditing is limited compared to brands with certified organic or dermatologically validated claims.
How it compares in its category
Plant-based moisturizers as a category carry lower contamination risk than mineral-heavy or pigmented cosmetics because they avoid synthetics and metals. This product is mid-range in transparency; it discloses ingredients but lacks third-party testing badges. Competitors vary widely, some indie brands publish heavy metal and microplastics testing, while mass-market alternatives may use dimethicone or synthetic fragrance allergens at higher concentration. Youth To The People sits between mass-market (minimal disclosure) and premium indie (rigorous testing), typical of the mainstream clean-beauty segment.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dark place to preserve plant extract potency and prevent microbial overgrowth in the water base. Avoid direct sunlight, as UV exposure can degrade antioxidant plant compounds and promote oxidative rancidity in oils. Check the jar or tube for an expiration date or 'period after opening' (PAO) label; discard if smell or appearance changes, as water-based formulas without heavy preservative loads are more prone to microbial growth if stored improperly. Patch test on a small skin area first if you have sensitive skin, as botanical extracts can trigger contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Youth To The People has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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