The Best Non-Toxic Conditioner of 2026

We scored 102 conditioner for PFAS forever chemicals and other hazards, then ranked them safest first. The top pick is Pantene Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner at 75/100. Every score below links to the full breakdown of what earned it.

How to read these scores. PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Each grade is a model-based assessment built from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, brand disclosures, recalls and third-party lab results where they exist. Read the full rubric to see exactly what adds and removes points.
1% of the 102 conditioner we scored fail our PFAS and toxin screen.
PFAS Authority, September 2026. Free to cite with a link. See the full dataset.

The safest PFAS-free conditioner we have scored

  1. 1
    Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner

    Pantene

    Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner

    aqueous conditioning cream; typical surfactants, silicones, emollients

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade67Good
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Silicone buildup (cosmetic, not toxicological)

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern. Standard rinse-off conditioner with no known PFAS triggers, though no public PFAS commitment.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  2. 2
    Pantene Pro-V Classic Clean Conditioner

    Pantene

    Pro-V Classic Clean Conditioner

    aqueous conditioner formulation (surfactants, silicones, humectants, polymers)

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade67Good
    ⚠️

    1,4-dioxane contamination

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens and sensitivizers

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower-concern personal care product.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  3. 3
    Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Conditioner

    Pantene

    Pro-V Repair & Protect Conditioner

    aqueous conditioning base (surfactants, humectants, emulsifiers)

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade67Good
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens

    Limited concern

    70
    🫧

    Microplastic or synthetic polymer buildup

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern. Standard rinse-off conditioner with no known PFAS risk factors.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  4. 4
    No 5 Olaplex Bond Maintenance Conditioner

    Olaplex

    No 5 Olaplex Bond Maintenance Conditioner

    aqueous conditioner with silicones and bonding polymers

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade67Good
    ⚠️

    Fragrance/fragrance allergens

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Silicone bioaccumulation on scalp

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern. No typical PFAS vector, but no public testing confirms safety.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  5. 5
    Olaplex Bond Maintenance Conditioner No. 5

    Olaplex

    Bond Maintenance Conditioner No. 5

    Water-based conditioning polymers, silicones, plant-derived conditioning agents

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade67Good
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens and sensitizers

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Silicone accumulation and buildup

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern. No known PFAS triggers, though cosmetic industry transparency gaps exist.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  6. 6
    Olaplex Bond Maintenance Conditioner

    Olaplex

    Bond Maintenance Conditioner

    aqueous conditioning emulsion (surfactants, oils, polymers)

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade63Good
    ⚠️

    1,4-dioxane (rinse-off contamination risk)

    Limited concern

    70
    🏷️

    Fragrance allergen undisclosure

    Limited concern

    70
    🫧

    Microplastic shedding from polymeric coatings

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern. Conditioner formula rarely requires PFAS, but brand transparency remains limited.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  7. 7
    Shea Moisture Curl Shine Conditioner Coconut Hibiscus

    SheaMoisture

    Shea Moisture Curl Shine Conditioner Coconut Hibiscus

    water-based conditioner; coconut oil, shea butter, hibiscus extract

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade67Good
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens and sensitizers

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Contact dermatitis from plant extracts

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern. Rinse-off liquid with botanical ingredients and no documented PFAS risk.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  8. 8
    SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Conditioner

    SheaMoisture

    Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Conditioner

    water-based conditioner with natural oils and botanical extracts

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade63Good
    💨

    Formaldehyde / VOCs

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens and sensitization

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Bacterial growth if stored improperly

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern. Rinse-off formula with no known PFAS triggers.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy

Every conditioner that passes, side by side

Sorted by score. Higher is safer. Scored against 3 hazards that apply to this category.

#ConditionerScoreRatingMade of
1Pantene Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner75Excellentaqueous conditioning cream; typical surfactants, silicones, emollients
2Pantene Pantene Pro-V Classic Clean Conditioner75Excellentaqueous conditioner formulation (surfactants, silicones, humectants, polymers)
3Pantene Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Conditioner75Excellentaqueous conditioning base (surfactants, humectants, emulsifiers)
4Olaplex No 5 Olaplex Bond Maintenance Conditioner75Excellentaqueous conditioner with silicones and bonding polymers
5Olaplex Olaplex Bond Maintenance Conditioner No. 575ExcellentWater-based conditioning polymers, silicones, plant-derived conditioning agents
6Olaplex Olaplex Bond Maintenance Conditioner75Excellentaqueous conditioning emulsion (surfactants, oils, polymers)
7SheaMoisture Shea Moisture Curl Shine Conditioner Coconut Hibiscus75Excellentwater-based conditioner; coconut oil, shea butter, hibiscus extract
8SheaMoisture SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Conditioner75Excellentwater-based conditioner with natural oils and botanical extracts

The conditioner we would skip

Lowest scoring in this category, worst first.

Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate

Redken

Acidic Bonding Concentrate

aqueous hair treatment concentrate (polymers, conditioning agents)

PFAS Grade65Good
Overall Grade57Good
🏷️

Fragrance allergens (undisclosed individual components)

Limited concern

70
⏳

Polymer film buildup and scalp occlusion over time

Limited concern

70

Low-Medium risk. Hair cosmetics don't typically require PFAS.

⚠Risky category by default

Why this gradeSafer picks →
Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner

Pantene

Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner

aqueous conditioning cream; typical surfactants, silicones, emollients

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
⚠️

Fragrance allergens

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Silicone buildup (cosmetic, not toxicological)

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. Standard rinse-off conditioner with no known PFAS triggers, though no public PFAS commitment.

⚠Risky category by default

Why this gradeBuy
Pantene Pro-V Classic Clean Conditioner

Pantene

Pro-V Classic Clean Conditioner

aqueous conditioner formulation (surfactants, silicones, humectants, polymers)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
⚠️

1,4-dioxane contamination

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Fragrance allergens and sensitivizers

Limited concern

70

Lower-concern personal care product.

⚠Risky category by default

Why this gradeBuy

What we check on conditioner

  • Endocrine disruptors. Chemicals that interfere with the body’s hormone system. NIEHS
  • Parabens. Cosmetic preservatives studied for weak hormone activity. FDA
  • Phthalates. Plastic softeners studied for endocrine effects. ATSDR

Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.

The conditioner brands that will not say

15 of the brands here publish nothing about PFAS at all. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is why none of them score well on disclosure.

Aussie, Briogeo, Bumble and bumble, Cantu, Carol's Daughter, Dove, Garnier Fructis, Hairstory, Mielle Organics, Moroccanoil, Olaplex, Pantene.

Common questions about PFAS-free conditioner

Is conditioner PFAS free?

Mostly not. Of the 102 conditioner we have scored, 1% fail our PFAS and toxin screen, which leaves 101 that pass. The highest scoring is Pantene Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner at 75 out of 100. The lowest is Redken Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate at 65.

What is the safest conditioner you have scored?

Pantene Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner, at 75 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is aqueous conditioning cream; typical surfactants, silicones, emollients. The runner up is Pantene Pantene Pro-V Classic Clean Conditioner at 75.

Which conditioner should I avoid?

The three lowest scoring we hold are Redken Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate at 65, Pantene Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner at 75, Pantene Pantene Pro-V Classic Clean Conditioner at 75. The problem with the first is that low-Medium risk. Hair cosmetics don't typically require PFAS.

How can you tell if conditioner contain PFAS?

In this category we check for endocrine disruptors, parabens, phthalates. Chemicals that interfere with the body’s hormone system. Language like stain resistant, water repellent or easy release usually means fluorinated chemistry even when PFAS is never printed on the box.

Which conditioner brands will not say whether they use PFAS?

15 of the brands we scored in this category publish nothing about PFAS at all, including Aussie, Briogeo, Bumble and bumble, Cantu, Carol's Daughter, Dove. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.

Do you lab test conditioner?

No. We score from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, disclosures and third party lab results where they exist. Where a product has been independently tested we use that result and say so.

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