Kin+Kind Review, Is Kin+Kind Non-Toxic?
Kin+Kind averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Kin+Kind products graded as of October 2026, and all 8 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Kin+Kind 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 Kin+Kind have PFAS, by category
Which Kin+Kind products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Water-based shampoo concentrate; no known PFAS-bearing ingredients listed
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Water-based shampoo concentrates typically require preservatives to prevent bacterial…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous shampoo base with botanical actives (lemongrass)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Parabens. Aqueous shampoo formulations require preservatives to prevent microbial growth. Specific…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based liquid shampoo with charcoal
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane (surfactant byproduct). Water-based shampoos may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct of…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous shampoo base (surfactants, water, plant extracts)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and essential oils in botanical blends. Plant-extract shampoos can trigger contact…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous shampoo base (surfactants, water, glycerin)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and botanical extracts. Shampoos marketed with botanical ingredients (oat extract, aloe…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous liquid shampoo base; no reported Teflon-family coating or water-repellent coating treatments
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Preservative system efficacy and microbial risk. Organic shampoos typically rely on gentler, plant-derived…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based liquid shampoo/conditioner formula
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Preservative allergens and irritants. Water-based formulas require preservatives (commonly phenoxyethanol…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous liquid shampoo formulation
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Preservative-related skin irritation. Liquid shampoos require preservatives to prevent bacterial/fungal…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Kin+Kind sells
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Surfactant irritation (skin/eye contact)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based shampoo/cream emulsion
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Mechanical irritation from particle size
Kin+Kind and PFAS, common questions
- Does Kin+Kind have PFAS?
- Kin+Kind averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Kin+Kind 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 Kin+Kind non-toxic?
- kin+Kind Flea/Tick Lavender Shampoo is the highest-graded Kin+Kind 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 Kin+Kind products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Kin+Kind products we have scored are kin+Kind Flea/Tick Lavender Shampoo, kin+Kind Flea & Tick Shampoo Lemongrass, kin+kind Charcoal Dog Shampoo. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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