Does Credo Beauty shampoo have PFAS?
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.
We graded 8 Credo Beauty shampoo products, averaging Excellent (78/100). 8 of them grade Good or better. Against the other 27 shampoo brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 75/100, Credo Beauty is better than typical.
Credo Beauty shampoo worth buying Good or better, safest first
Credo Beauty
Roz Salt Scalp Scrub
salt crystals, mineral-based scrub
Fragrance allergens or undisclosed fragrance components
If the product contains added fragrance to mask salt odor, individual components may not…
Mechanical irritation from crystal size and shape
Physical scrubs can cause micro-abrasions if overused or applied with excessive pressure.…
Low risk, salt scrub formulation carries minimal PFAS concern.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Credo Beauty
Under Your Skin Density Shampoo
aqueous shampoo base, typical cosmetic actives
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Credo Beauty does not use synthetic fragrance, but botanical fragrance sources and…
1,4-dioxane contamination from surfactant manufacturing
Trace 1,4-dioxane can form during ethoxylation of surfactants used in shampoos.…
Scalp irritation from surfactant concentration or pH imbalance
Any shampoo can trigger irritation in sensitive or compromised skin if pH is off-target…
Low-medium risk with no red flags, though brand transparency is lacking.
⚠Risky category by default
Credo Beauty
Scalp Detox & Soothing Treatment Duo
aqueous liquid treatment (scalp serum/oil blend)
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed botanicals
Scalp serums marketed as 'soothing' or 'detox' typically contain essential oils and…
Contamination during application (scalp microbiota disruption)
Oil-based scalp treatments can alter scalp pH and microbiome balance if overused or if…
Oxidative rancidity in oil component
Oil-based formulations are susceptible to lipid peroxidation if exposed to heat, light…
Lower PFAS risk for a liquid treatment, but brand silence limits full confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
Credo Beauty
Cecred Hydrating Shampoo
Water-based shampoo formulation, likely surfactants and conditioning agents
Fragrance allergens (botanicals or synthetic)
Hydrating shampoos often contain fragrance or botanical extracts for sensory appeal.…
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing byproduct)
Water-based shampoos can retain trace 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct of ethoxylation…
Lower-concern product; PFAS risk is minimal in rinse-off shampoo form.
⚠Risky category by default
Credo Beauty
Soothing Scalp Treatment Travel Duo
Cosmetic liquid/cream formulation in travel bottles
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Shampoos commonly contain preservatives like dmdm hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, or…
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Cosmetics can list 'fragrance' as a single ingredient, masking dozens of allergens. Scalp…
1,4-dioxane (solvent contaminant)
Shampoos and liquid cosmetics can contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct…
Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off treatment, but Credo offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Credo Beauty
Cre-C Max Shampoo
aqueous surfactants, conditioning agents, fragrance
Fragrance allergens and sensitization
Fragrance compounds in shampoos can trigger contact dermatitis or scalp irritation in…
1,4-dioxane (cosmetic contaminant)
This probable carcinogen can form as a byproduct of certain ethoxylated surfactants…
Preservative-related irritation
Aqueous shampoos require preservatives to prevent bacterial and fungal growth. Common…
Lower-concern shampoo, but Credo Beauty's PFAS stance remains unclear.
⚠Risky category by default
Credo Beauty
HYDRATE SHAMPOO - Liter
aqueous liquid shampoo formulation in plastic bottle
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing contaminant)
Shampoos formulated with ethoxylated surfactants may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as an…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
The product likely contains fragrance (parfum/fragrance as listed ingredient). US…
Preservative-related irritation or sensitization
Any preserved aqueous shampoo carries minimal risk of microbial contamination if…
Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off liquid, but brand remains silent on PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Credo Beauty
2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner
aqueous shampoo/conditioner base (typical surfactants, humectants, silicones)
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Liquid shampoos typically list 'fragrance' as a single ingredient rather than disclosing…
1,4-dioxane (preservative contamination)
Liquid cosmetics relying on ethoxylated surfactants or certain preservative systems may…
Silicone accumulation (cosmetic concern, not acute toxicity)
The silicone conditioning agents in 2-in-1 formulas can build up on hair and scalp with…
Lower concern; liquid cosmetics rarely need PFAS, but brand silence limits certainty.
⚠Risky category by default
Better shampoo from other brands
Graded higher than the Credo Beauty average of 78.
Puracy
Public Goods Shampoo Refill
aqueous surfactant-based liquid shampoo
1,4-dioxane (surfactant byproduct)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Limited concern
Bacterial or mold growth in refill container
Limited concern
Lower concern for a MADE SAFE certified shampoo avoiding fluorinated ingredients.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Puracy
Natural Shampoo
aqueous surfactants, plant-derived cleansers
1,4-dioxane (contaminant in ethoxylated surfactants)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Lower concern for a liquid shampoo with minimal PFAS risk in this category.
⚠Risky category by default
Vanicream
Shampoo
aqueous surfactant base, mineral oil, glycerin
1,4-Dioxane (solvent contaminant)
Limited concern
Lower risk, no known PFAS triggers, brand offers no explicit assurance.
⚠Risky category by default
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