Biolage Review, Is Biolage Non-Toxic?
Biolage averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Biolage products graded as of October 2026, and all 8 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Biolage grades Excellent on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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Does Biolage have PFAS, by category
Which Biolage products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- aqueous shampoo and conditioner formulation
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane (suspected contaminant in surfactant chains). Shampoos using ethoxylated surfactants may contain…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous shampoo base, typical surfactants and conditioning agents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Biolage ColorLast contains fragrance (ingredient list includes 'parfum'); specific…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous surfactant blend, silicones, botanical extracts
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Biolage Hydrasource contains fragrance (not specified as essential oil or synthetic).…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous shampoo formulation (water, surfactants, conditioning agents)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane (manufacturing contaminant). Surfactants in shampoos are ethoxylated and may carry trace…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous shampoo with silicones, polymers, surfactants
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Biolage lists 'fragrance' (parfum) on the INCI, a catch-all term masking 30+ undisclosed…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based shampoo, no special coatings
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Like most commercial shampoos, this product contains fragrance compounds…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous liquid shampoo formulation
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Shampoos typically contain fragrance blends that may include limonene…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based shampoo concentrate (aqueous solution)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Biolage Ultra Hydra Source contains fragrance compounds (listed as…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- water-based shampoo/cream emulsion
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Mechanical irritation from particle size
Biolage and PFAS, common questions
- Does Biolage have PFAS?
- Biolage averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Biolage products graded as of October 2026, and all 8 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Biolage non-toxic?
- Biolage Color Last Vibrancy Shampoo and Conditioner Litre Duo is the highest-graded Biolage product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Biolage products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Biolage products we have scored are Biolage Color Last Vibrancy Shampoo and Conditioner Litre Duo, Biolage ColorLast Shampoo Matrix, Biolage Hydrasource Shampoo. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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