Youth To The People · Body Wash
Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser
Lower concern cosmetic cleanser; brand silent on PFAS.
Liquid facial cleanser with no known PFAS-risk ingredients or manufacturing steps. Brand does not disclose PFAS status, typical for cosmetics category.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water-based cleanser with plant-derived actives
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser is made of, ingredients and materials
Youth To The People Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser is formulated as a water-based gel or liquid cleanser with plant-derived active ingredients, typically including extracts such as kale, spinach, and antioxidant compounds. Water-based cleansers eliminate the volatile solvent and emulsifier complexity of oil-based or surfactant-heavy formulas, reducing off-gassing and skin irritation risk. Plant actives are generally less allergenic than synthetic preservatives or fragrance compounds, though individual sensitivity varies widely.
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 undisclosed fragrance components
Youth To The People does not publish a detailed fragrance allergen declaration or list of fragrance compounds (eugenol, limonene, linalool, cinnamyl alcohol, etc.) on available materials. Plant-derived fragrances in cleansers carry inherent sensitization risk; full ingredient transparency is not publicly provided.
Microbial contamination and preservative efficacy
Water-based cleansers are inherently susceptible to bacterial and fungal growth if preservative systems are insufficient or if the container is compromised. Youth To The People does not publish preservative concentration data, challenge testing results, or shelf-life stability reports.
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 formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea) are documented in published ingredient lists for this product. Water-based formulas typically use phenoxyethanol, parabens, or potassium sorbate, which do not release formaldehyde.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
No documented heavy metal contamination (lead, cadmium, arsenic) has been reported or tested for this product. Plant sourcing practices and extraction protocols are not publicly detailed, so independent verification of metal testing is not available.
Source, FDA ↗1,4-dioxane (synthetic solvent contaminant)
1,4-dioxane is a byproduct of ethoxylated surfactants and is not typically present in water-based plant cleansers without synthetic emulsifiers. No documented occurrence or testing for this contaminant has been made public for this product.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Youth To The People is known for marketing clean beauty and transparency messaging but does not publish detailed ingredient sourcing, safety testing, or third-party certifications (such as EWG Verified or Leaping Bunny) on record. No recalls or established safety controversies are documented for this specific product. The brand maintains a general commitment to natural and plant-based formulations but does not publicly disclose preservative systems, fragrance allergen breakdowns, or heavy metal testing protocols.
How it compares in its category
Water-based plant cleansers sit in the lower-risk segment of facial cleansers compared to surfactant-heavy bar soaps or micellar waters, which can strip skin or accumulate residue. Most mainstream competitors (CeraVe, Neutrogena, La Roche-Posay) publish third-party certifications and ingredient transparency; Youth To The People emphasizes brand narrative over formal testing disclosure. This product avoids common hazards in conventional cleansers such as high-concentration synthetic fragrances or undisclosed preservative additives.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve plant actives and prevent oxidation or mold growth in the pump or container. Discontinue use immediately if redness, stinging, or localized swelling occurs; plant-derived ingredients can trigger contact allergies in sensitive individuals. Water-based formulas are more prone to microbial contamination if the container seal is compromised or if fingers contact the opening repeatedly; always use a pump dispenser or spatula rather than direct hand contact. Replace if odor, discoloration, or visible separation develops, typically within 12 months of opening.
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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