Kristin Ess Review, Is Kristin Ess Non-Toxic?
Kristin Ess averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Kristin Ess products graded as of October 2026, and all 8 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Kristin Ess 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 Kristin Ess have PFAS, by category
Which Kristin Ess products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- aqueous shampoo base (water, surfactants, conditioning agents)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed component list). The product contains 'fragrance' as a listed ingredient but…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous shampoo base with surfactants and conditioning agents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane (solvent and surfactant byproduct). Trace 1,4-dioxane can form during manufacture of certain…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous surfactant blend, water-based cleansing system
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Sulfates and scalp irritation risk. If formulation uses sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) or similar anionic…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Aqueous surfactant blend (shampoo base)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components). Kristin Ess lists 'fragrance' as a single ingredient without…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous shampoo base (surfactants, water, conditioning agents)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Like most mainstream shampoos, this product likely contains fragrance blends that may…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous shampoo base, surfactants, conditioning agents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitization. Kristin Ess does not publicly disclose fragrance components (likely…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous shampoo base with peptides and surfactants
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane (synthetic byproduct). Surfactant manufacturing can introduce trace 1,4-dioxane in rinse-off…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous shampoo liquid, standard emulsifiers and surfactants
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane (residual solvent). Standard shampoo surfactant manufacturing may leave trace 1,4-dioxane as a…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Kristin Ess sells
- aqueous liquid shampoo (typical surfactants, conditioning agents, water)
- 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
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- salt crystals, mineral-based scrub
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Mechanical irritation from particle size
Kristin Ess and PFAS, common questions
- Does Kristin Ess have PFAS?
- Kristin Ess averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Kristin Ess 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 Kristin Ess non-toxic?
- Kristin Ess Hair One Signature Shampoo is the highest-graded Kristin Ess 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 Kristin Ess products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Kristin Ess products we have scored are Kristin Ess Hair One Signature Shampoo, Kristin Ess Extra Gentle Shampoo, Kristin Ess Deep Clean Clarifying Shampoo. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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