Function of Beauty Review, Is Function of Beauty Non-Toxic?
Function of Beauty averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Function of Beauty products graded as of October 2026, and all 8 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Function of Beauty 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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- aqueous surfactant shampoo base; no treated coating or water-repellent coating applied
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane (surfactant contaminant). Liquid shampoo bases often contain 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct of…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Aqueous shampoo base with botanical extract (chia)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous shampoo formula (surfactants, water, polymers)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based liquid shampoo with chia seed extract
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components. Shampoos marketed for curly hair often include…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based liquid shampoo, proprietary formulation
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance chemicals. Shampoos commonly contain fragrance mixes; Function…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Function of Beauty
Customizable Haircare for Coily Hair - Repair, Hydrate & Define Curls with Vegan, Gluten-Free Shampoo & Conditioner
- aqueous solution (shampoo/conditioner); typical cosmetic surfactants, humectants, conditioning agents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Rinse-off haircare frequently contains preservatives such as DMDM hydantoin…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous shampoo formulation; no protective coating or water-repellent coating treatment typical
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Function of Beauty Straight Hair Shampoo contains fragrance components…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based shampoo (typical surfactants, conditioning agents, preservatives)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- salt crystals, mineral-based scrub
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Mechanical irritation from particle size
Function of Beauty and PFAS, common questions
- Does Function of Beauty have PFAS?
- Function of Beauty averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Function of Beauty 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 Function of Beauty non-toxic?
- Function of Beauty Custom Wavy Hair Shampoo Base is the highest-graded Function of Beauty 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 Function of Beauty products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Function of Beauty products we have scored are Function of Beauty Custom Wavy Hair Shampoo Base, Function of Beauty Curly Hair Shampoo Base with Chia Extract, Function of Beauty Clean Slate Clarifying Shampoo. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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