Kerastase Review, Is Kerastase Non-Toxic?
Kerastase averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Kerastase products graded as of October 2026, and all 8 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Kerastase 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 Kerastase have PFAS, by category
Which Kerastase products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Aqueous liquid shampoo base (surfactants, humectants, conditioning agents)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane (manufacturing contaminant). Dioxane can form during ethoxylation of surfactants in shampoo…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous shampoo base (water, surfactants, conditioning agents)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Kerastase shampoos contain synthetic fragrance blends not fully disclosed on label due…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous surfactants, conditioning agents, preservatives, typical liquid shampoo formulation
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Preservative allergens (contact sensitization). Aqueous shampoos require broad-spectrum preservatives…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous shampoo base, silicones, botanical extracts
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed composition). Kerastase formulations typically include fragrance blends…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous surfactant-based shampoo formulation
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Kerastase shampoos contain fragrance compounds; individual sensitivity…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous shampoo base; polymers, silicones, and conditioning agents typical of luxury haircare
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components. Luxury shampoos typically include fragrance blends listed…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous shampoo base, typical cosmetic actives
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Kerastase Chronologiste lists 'fragrance' as a declared ingredient.…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous liquid shampoo (surfactants, water, conditioning agents)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed scent components. Kerastase lists 'fragrance' as a blend ingredient but…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Kerastase sells
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Surfactant irritation (skin/eye contact)
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- water-based shampoo/cream emulsion
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Mechanical irritation from particle size
Kerastase and PFAS, common questions
- Does Kerastase have PFAS?
- Kerastase averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Kerastase 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 Kerastase non-toxic?
- Kérastase Nutritive Bain Satin Riche Shampoo is the highest-graded Kerastase 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 Kerastase products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Kerastase products we have scored are Kérastase Nutritive Bain Satin Riche Shampoo, Kerastase Nutritive Bain Satin Riche Shampoo 8.5 oz, Chronologiste Bain Régénérant Shampoo. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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