The Best Non-Toxic Shampoo of 2026

We scored 191 shampoo for PFAS forever chemicals and other hazards, then ranked them safest first. The top pick is Credo Beauty Roz Salt Scalp Scrub at 100/100. 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.
0% of the 191 shampoo 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 shampoo we have scored

  1. 1
    Roz Salt Scalp Scrub

    Credo Beauty

    Roz Salt Scalp Scrub

    salt crystals, mineral-based scrub

    PFAS Grade100Excellent
    Overall Grade86Excellent
    🏷️

    Fragrance allergens or undisclosed fragrance components

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Mechanical irritation from crystal size and shape

    Moderate concern

    45

    Low risk, salt scrub formulation carries minimal PFAS concern.

    ✓ Credo Beauty certification

    ✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

    Why this gradeBuy
  2. 2
    Public Goods Shampoo Refill

    Puracy

    Public Goods Shampoo Refill

    aqueous surfactant-based liquid shampoo

    PFAS Grade100Excellent
    Overall Grade88Excellent
    ⚠️

    1,4-dioxane (surfactant byproduct)

    Limited concern

    70
    🏷️

    Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Bacterial or mold growth in refill container

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern for a MADE SAFE certified shampoo avoiding fluorinated ingredients.

    ✓ MADE SAFE

    ✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

    Why this gradeBuy
  3. 3
    Puracy Natural Shampoo

    Puracy

    Natural Shampoo

    aqueous surfactants, plant-derived cleansers

    PFAS Grade90Excellent
    Overall Grade78Excellent
    ⚠️

    1,4-dioxane (contaminant in ethoxylated surfactants)

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens and sensitizers

    Limited concern

    70
    💨

    Formaldehyde / VOCs

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern for a liquid shampoo with minimal PFAS risk in this category.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  4. 4
    Vanicream Shampoo

    Vanicream

    Shampoo

    aqueous surfactant base, mineral oil, glycerin

    PFAS Grade90Excellent
    Overall Grade86Excellent
    ⚠️

    1,4-Dioxane (solvent contaminant)

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower risk, no known PFAS triggers, brand offers no explicit assurance.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  5. 5
    Aussie Miracle Volume Shampoo

    Aussie

    Miracle Volume Shampoo

    aqueous shampoo base, surfactants, botanical extracts

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade59Good
    🏭

    1,4-dioxane (manufacturing contaminant)

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens and sensitivizers

    Limited concern

    70
    💨

    Formaldehyde / VOCs

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Microbial growth (if contaminated or stored improperly)

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern. Liquid shampoo unlikely to contain intentional PFAS.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  6. 6
    Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo

    Aussie

    Miracle Moist Shampoo

    aqueous shampoo base with surfactants

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade53Good
    ⚠️

    1,4-dioxane

    Limited concern

    70
    💨

    Formaldehyde / VOCs

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens

    Moderate concern

    45
    ⚠️

    Silicone accumulation and scalp buildup

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower PFAS concern. Liquid shampoo unlikely to contain intentional PFAS.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  7. 7
    Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo and Conditioner

    Aussie

    Miracle Moist Shampoo and Conditioner

    aqueous liquid cosmetic formulation

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade67Good
    🏷️

    Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Skin irritation from surfactant concentration

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern. Liquid shampoo/conditioner carry minimal PFAS risk.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  8. 8
    Aussie Total Miracle Shampoo

    Aussie

    Total Miracle Shampoo

    aqueous shampoo formula, standard cosmetic ingredients

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade67Good
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens

    Limited concern

    70
    🧼

    Parabens

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern. Liquid shampoo unlikely to contain PFAS.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy

Every shampoo that passes, side by side

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

#ShampooScoreRatingMade of
1Credo Beauty Roz Salt Scalp Scrub100Excellentsalt crystals, mineral-based scrub
2Puracy Public Goods Shampoo Refill100Excellentaqueous surfactant-based liquid shampoo
3Puracy Puracy Natural Shampoo90Excellentaqueous surfactants, plant-derived cleansers
4Vanicream Vanicream Shampoo90Excellentaqueous surfactant base, mineral oil, glycerin
5Aussie Aussie Miracle Volume Shampoo75Excellentaqueous shampoo base, surfactants, botanical extracts
6Aussie Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo75Excellentaqueous shampoo base with surfactants
7Aussie Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo and Conditioner75Excellentaqueous liquid cosmetic formulation
8Aussie Aussie Total Miracle Shampoo75Excellentaqueous shampoo formula, standard cosmetic ingredients

The shampoo we would skip

Lowest scoring in this category, worst first.

Aussie Miracle Volume Shampoo

Aussie

Miracle Volume Shampoo

aqueous shampoo base, surfactants, botanical extracts

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade59Good
🏭

1,4-dioxane (manufacturing contaminant)

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Fragrance allergens and sensitivizers

Limited concern

70
💨

Formaldehyde / VOCs

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Microbial growth (if contaminated or stored improperly)

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. Liquid shampoo unlikely to contain intentional PFAS.

⚠Risky category by default

Why this gradeBuy
Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo

Aussie

Miracle Moist Shampoo

aqueous shampoo base with surfactants

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade53Good
⚠️

1,4-dioxane

Limited concern

70
💨

Formaldehyde / VOCs

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Fragrance allergens

Moderate concern

45
⚠️

Silicone accumulation and scalp buildup

Limited concern

70

Lower PFAS concern. Liquid shampoo unlikely to contain intentional PFAS.

⚠Risky category by default

Why this gradeBuy
Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo and Conditioner

Aussie

Miracle Moist Shampoo and Conditioner

aqueous liquid cosmetic formulation

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
🏷️

Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Skin irritation from surfactant concentration

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. Liquid shampoo/conditioner carry minimal PFAS risk.

⚠Risky category by default

Why this gradeBuy

What we check on shampoo

  • 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 shampoo brands that will not say

28 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.

Aunt Jackie's, Aussie, Aveeno, Biolage, Briogeo, Bumble and bumble, Cantu, Credo Beauty, Dove, Function of Beauty, Garnier Fructis, Head & Shoulders.

Common questions about PFAS-free shampoo

Is shampoo PFAS free?

Mostly not. Of the 191 shampoo we have scored, 0% fail our PFAS and toxin screen, which leaves 191 that pass. The highest scoring is Credo Beauty Roz Salt Scalp Scrub at 100 out of 100. The lowest is Aussie Aussie Miracle Volume Shampoo at 75.

What is the safest shampoo you have scored?

Credo Beauty Roz Salt Scalp Scrub, at 100 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is salt crystals, mineral-based scrub. The runner up is Puracy Public Goods Shampoo Refill at 100.

Which shampoo should I avoid?

The three lowest scoring we hold are Aussie Aussie Miracle Volume Shampoo at 75, Aussie Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo at 75, Aussie Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo and Conditioner at 75. The problem with the first is that made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).

How can you tell if shampoo 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 shampoo brands will not say whether they use PFAS?

28 of the brands we scored in this category publish nothing about PFAS at all, including Aunt Jackie's, Aussie, Aveeno, Biolage, Briogeo, Bumble and bumble. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.

Do you lab test shampoo?

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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Does a particular brand of shampoo have PFAS?

We also wrote this up at length. PFAS in Shampoo: Which Brands Grade Best and Worst

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