Does Garnier Fructis 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 Garnier Fructis shampoo products, averaging Excellent (75/100). 8 of them grade Good or better. Against the other 27 shampoo brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 75/100, Garnier Fructis is about typical, scoring above 44% of them.
Garnier Fructis shampoo worth buying Good or better, safest first
Garnier Fructis
Sleek & Shine Shampoo
aqueous surfactant/conditioning blend in liquid form
Fragrance allergens
Garnier Fructis formulations include synthetic fragrance compounds and fruit extract…
1,4-dioxane (solvent contaminant)
Rinse-off shampoo formulations may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct…
Lower concern, though Garnier provides no transparency on PFAS sourcing.
⚠Risky category by default
Garnier Fructis
Sleek & Shine Fortifying Shampoo
aqueous surfactant-based liquid shampoo (no PFAS-indicator coating or treatment)
1,4-dioxane (synthetic contaminant)
1,4-dioxane is a known contaminant in shampoos resulting from ethoxylation of surfactants…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed compounds
Shampoos list 'fragrance' or 'parfum' as single ingredients while concealing dozens of…
Preservative-related irritation (phenoxyethanol, methylisothiazolinone)
Standard shampoo preservatives prevent microbial growth but are known contact allergens…
Lower concern for standard liquid shampoo with no PFAS-associated treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Garnier Fructis
Garnier Hair Care Fructis Grow Strong Shampoo 2 Pack
aqueous shampoo formulation, standard plastic bottle
Sulfate surfactants (skin/scalp irritation)
Sodium lauryl or laureth sulfate is an effective cleanser but can strip natural oils and…
Preservative allergens (contact sensitivity)
Standard shampoos contain preservatives (likely methylchloroisothiazolinone or similar…
Fragrance undisclosed components
Fragrance ingredients are protected as trade secrets in the US and EU; the formula may…
Lower concern for a standard shampoo with no known PFAS-risk attributes.
⚠Risky category by default
Garnier Fructis
Hair Filler Strength Repair Shampoo
aqueous shampoo base (surfactants, water, glycerin, polymers)
Fragrance allergens
Garnier Fructis formulations contain fragrance (typically listed as 'perfume' or…
1,4-dioxane contamination
Anionic surfactants and ethoxylated ingredients (common in this shampoo class) may…
Lower concern for typical shampoo, though no testing confirms PFAS absence.
⚠Risky category by default
Garnier Fructis
Grow Strong Shampoo
Water-based shampoo formulation
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Standard shampoo preservatives such as DMDM hydantoin or imidazolidinyl urea can release…
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing byproduct)
Water-based shampoos with ethoxylated surfactants may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a…
Fragrance allergens
The product contains fragrance compounds (likely synthetic perfume blend rather than pure…
Scalp or eye irritation from surfactants
Anionic surfactants (primary lathering agents in shampoos) can cause mild irritation if…
Lower concern for typical rinse-off shampoo with no known fluorochemical applications.
⚠Risky category by default
Garnier Fructis
Grow Strong Thickening Shampoo
aqueous shampoo solution
Fragrance allergens and skin sensitizers
Shampoo contains fragrance (listed as 'fragrance' or 'parfum' on label, specific…
1,4-Dioxane (contamination in surfactant supply chain)
Ethoxylated surfactants used in rinse-off shampoos may contain residual 1,4-dioxane (a…
Eye irritation (product misdirection)
All shampoos are designed to irritate eyes if contact occurs; Fructis shampoo carries…
Lower concern for typical rinse-off shampoo, though Garnier makes no public PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Garnier Fructis
Fructis Garnier Color Shield Shampoo
aqueous shampoo formulation, no known coating/treatment
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Shampoos may contain preservatives that slowly release trace formaldehyde to prevent…
Fragrance allergens
The product contains 'fragrance' (a catch-all INCI term) that may include cinnamyl…
Surfactant irritation (skin/scalp)
Shampoo surfactants can strip natural scalp oils and cause temporary irritation, dryness…
1,4-dioxane (solvent impurity)
1,4-dioxane can occur as an unintended byproduct during surfactant synthesis…
Lower concern for typical rinse-off shampoo with no identified PFAS-prone treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Garnier Fructis
Pure Moisture Hydrating Shampoo
aqueous shampoo formulation; no specialized coatings or treatments
1,4-Dioxane (indirect contamination)
1,4-dioxane is a known contaminant in some surfactant manufacturing processes, not…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed ingredients
Fragrance in cosmetics is listed as a single ingredient and does not require full…
Microbial contamination or mold growth
Any aqueous shampoo can support bacterial or mold growth if stored improperly (humid…
Lower concern for standard rinse-off shampoo without applied coatings or treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Better shampoo from other brands
Graded higher than the Garnier Fructis average of 75.
Credo Beauty
Roz Salt Scalp Scrub
salt crystals, mineral-based scrub
Fragrance allergens or undisclosed fragrance components
Limited concern
Mechanical irritation from crystal size and shape
Moderate concern
Low risk, salt scrub formulation carries minimal PFAS concern.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
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
See every Garnier Fructis product we grade on the Garnier Fructis brand page, or the full shampoo ranking.