Bumble and bumble Review, Is Bumble and bumble Non-Toxic?
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Across 16 graded products, Bumble and bumble averages Excellent (75/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 16 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Does Bumble and bumble have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Bumble and bumble Good or better, safest first
Bumble and bumble
Thickening Volume Shampoo
aqueous shampoo liquid, standard cosmetic surfactants
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed ingredients)
Bumble and Bumble products use proprietary fragrance blends listed as 'fragrance' or…
1,4-dioxane contamination (shampoo surfactant byproduct)
Standard aqueous shampoos may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as an unintended byproduct of…
Scalp irritation from sulfate surfactants
If this product contains sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate (common but not…
Low-medium concern; typical shampoo with no known PFAS triggers and no brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Shampoo
aqueous shampoo with silicones and botanical oils
Fragrance allergens
Shampoo contains fragrance (listed as 'fragrance' or 'parfum' on full ingredient panels).…
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing contaminant)
Ethoxylated surfactants (common in shampoos) can carry trace 1,4-dioxane from…
Silicone buildup with long-term use
Heavy silicone shampoos can cause gradual product accumulation on hair if not stripped…
Low-medium concern; standard shampoo lacks water-repellent treatment triggers for PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Thickening Big + Full Starter Set
Hair care formulation (shampoo/conditioner base)
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Bumble and Bumble formulations typically contain fragrance blends. Individual allergic…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Conventional cosmetic formulations may use formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (e.g.…
1,4-dioxane contamination in surfactants
Dioxane can occur as a trace contaminant in ethoxylated surfactants and emulsifiers…
Eye and mucous membrane irritation
Shampoos are intended for scalp and hair use; accidental contact with eyes or ingestion…
Low-medium concern; typical hair care shows no known intentional PFAS additions.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Seaweed Shampoo
Water-based shampoo with seaweed extract
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Bumble and Bumble lists 'fragrance' as a single ingredient without component…
Heavy metals
Seaweed can bioaccumulate lead, cadmium, and arsenic from marine environments.…
Low-medium concern; liquid cosmetics rarely need PFAS, though brand offers no verification.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Gentle Shampoo
aqueous shampoo base, surfactants, conditioning agents
Fragrance allergens
The product contains fragrance (listed on label), a common trigger for scalp contact…
1,4-dioxane (secondary contaminant)
Dioxane is a known contaminant in some shampoo formulations, especially those with…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Conventional shampoos sometimes use preservatives that release trace formaldehyde to…
Low-medium concern; typical rinse-off shampoo has no known PFAS drivers without transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Sunday Shampoo
aqueous liquid shampoo base (no PFAS-typical coating or treatment function)
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed composition)
Fragrance is listed as a single ingredient per cosmetic regulations, masking specific…
Bacterial/microbial growth in liquid formulation
Liquid shampoos rely on preservative efficacy and sealed packaging. Risk is minimal under…
Low-medium concern; shampoo has no functional need for PFAS, with typical brand silence.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Bond Building Repair Shampoo
aqueous shampoo with conditioning polymers
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed ingredients
Bumble and bumble does not list fragrance components; common shampoo fragrances…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Many shampoos use DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, or diazolidinyl urea as…
Scalp sensitivity or irritation from polymer overload
High-molecular-weight conditioning polymers can accumulate on scalp with repeated use and…
Low-medium concern; no known PFAS triggers, but brand does not disclose formulation details.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Curl Moisturizing Shampoo
aqueous shampoo base (surfactants, water, conditioning agents)
Fragrance allergens
Bumble and bumble products typically contain added fragrance for scent; while fragrance…
Scalp/eye irritation from surfactants
All surfactant-based shampoos carry low but real risk of eye or sensitive scalp…
Low-medium concern; no known PFAS drivers, but brand silence limits certainty.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Conditioner
Silicone, mineral oil, plant oils, water-based conditioner
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
The product contains fragrance (listed in ingredients) but full fragrance chemical…
Silicone buildup over time
Repeated use of silicone-heavy conditioners can lead to cumulative residue on hair and…
1,4-Dioxane contamination from ethoxylated ingredients
Water-based emulsions sometimes contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct of ethoxylation…
Lower-medium risk. Typical conditioner without PFAS-prone treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Thickening Volume Conditioner
aqueous conditioner with polymers and silicones (typical formulation)
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Bumble and Bumble formulations typically include fragrance blends; specific allergen…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Mainstream conditioners may contain preservatives such as DMDM hydantoin or…
Silicone buildup and scalp irritation with chronic use
Silicones in this volumizing formula can accumulate on hair and scalp with heavy…
Lower-medium risk. Standard rinse-off conditioner shows no PFAS red flags.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Super Rich Conditioner
Water-based conditioner; emollients, proteins, silicones, preservatives
Preservative contact sensitivity
Water-based conditioners require preservative systems (likely paraben or phenoxyethanol…
Fragrance allergens
Product is fragranced; undisclosed fragrance components may include allergens such as…
Silicone buildup on scalp
Cumulative silicone deposit may cause heaviness, greasiness, or reduced product…
Lower-medium risk. Typical rinse-off cosmetic lacks known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Primer
Oil-based liquid primer; likely silicone and plant/mineral oils
Fragrance allergens
Product likely contains fragrance compounds to deliver signature scent; individual…
Silicone buildup on hair
Repeated application of silicone-oil products without periodic clarifying shampoo may…
Oxidative degradation of mineral or plant oils under heat
If applied directly before high heat styling (above 350F), plant oil components may…
Lower-medium risk. Oil-based cosmetics rarely require PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Bond Building Repair Conditioner
aqueous conditioner formulation (surfactants, conditioning agents, water)
Fragrance allergens and sensitivizers
Bumble and bumble conditioners typically include fragrance compounds. While fragrance…
Preservative-related irritation
Rinse-off conditioners require preservatives to prevent bacterial and fungal growth.…
1,4-dioxane contamination
Surfactant-heavy personal care products may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as an unintended…
Lower-medium risk. Standard rinse-off conditioner shows minimal PFAS concern.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Curl 3-in-1 Conditioner
aqueous hair conditioner (liquid)
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Like most hair conditioners, this product lists fragrance as a component. Fragrance is a…
1,4-dioxane contamination
Aqueous cosmetics containing surfactants or polymer-based conditioning agents may harbor…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Some aqueous cosmetics use formaldehyde releasers (e.g., DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl…
Scalp or hair irritation from conditioning agents
High concentrations of silicones, cationic polymers, or sulfates can cause buildup…
Lower-medium risk. Liquid cosmetics rarely contain PFAS without explicit claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Seaweed Conditioner
aqueous conditioner with seaweed extract
1,4-dioxane (contaminant from emulsifiers)
Aqueous conditioners often contain ethoxylated emulsifiers (PEG compounds) that can…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
All Bumble and bumble conditioners use proprietary fragrance blends listed only as…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Premium conditioners may contain preservative boosters (e.g., dmdm hydantoin or…
Lower-medium risk. Liquid conditioner without special water or stain claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Thickening Spray
spray formulation (polymers, propellant, solvents)
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from solvents
Spray products release alcohol and hydrocarbon solvents during application. Exposure is…
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Bumble and bumble formulations typically include fragrance compounds. No specific…
Propellant-related respiratory irritation
Hydrocarbon propellants in aerosol sprays can irritate airways if inhaled directly in…
Low concern; spray styling product shows no known PFAS triggers, though chemical composition remains undisclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
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