50/100

Personal Care

Conventional Makeup (PFAS)

Moderate burden — Conventional Makeup (PFAS) adds a moderate, reducible exposure.

Long-wear foundation, mascara and lipstick.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
4
Everyday exposure
4
Persistence
7

Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 50 places conventional makeup (pfas) in the Moderate band. The persistence rating is the standout concern here — these compounds linger in the body and environment for years. Studies have detected PFAS 'forever chemicals' in many long-wear and waterproof cosmetics, applied daily right on the skin. PFAS-free lines avoid them.

Cleaner swap → Cosmetics labelled PFAS-free.
See where your whole exposure load is highest — free Exposure Score →

Frequently asked questions

Is conventional makeup (pfas) a toxic exposure?

Conventional Makeup (PFAS) has a Detox Score of 50 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Studies have detected PFAS 'forever chemicals' in many long-wear and waterproof cosmetics, applied daily right on the skin. PFAS-free lines avoid them.

What is a safer alternative to conventional makeup (pfas)?

A lower-exposure swap for conventional makeup (pfas) is: Cosmetics labelled PFAS-free. Studies have detected PFAS 'forever chemicals' in many long-wear and waterproof cosmetics, applied daily right on the skin. PFAS-free lines avoid them.

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