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Plastic-Free Rating
Personal Care
Mainstream Brand
Personal Care·Aveeno

Daily Moisturizing Body Wash

C
PFR Grade
Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency
Contains synthetic fragrance and is packaged in plastic, though refill options reduce plastic use. Generally considered gentle for sensitive skin.
PFR Caution

A dermatologist-recommended body wash with soothing prebiotic oat to help preserve skin's natural moisture barrier. Available in plastic bottles and refill pouches.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
6
Packaging
5
Transparency
6
Durability
7

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Contains synthetic fragrance and is packaged in plastic, though refill options reduce plastic use. Generally considered gentle for sensitive skin.

Synthetic Plastic Content
70%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Aveeno's Daily Moisturizing Body Wash is made from Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Polyquaternium-7, Laureth-4, Fragrance. Certifications: Dermatologist Recommended.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:HDPE
1

Various plastic chemicals

Source

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Wash

Health Risk

Contains fragrance, which can be an irritant for sensitive skin.

Who Is Most At RiskEveryone

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.

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