Prose Review, Is Prose Non-Toxic?
Prose averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 5 Prose products graded as of October 2026, and all 5 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Prose 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 Prose have PFAS, by category
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- Cosmetic formulations (hair/skin care liquids and powders)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components. Prose allows fragrance customization but does not…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous conditioner (liquid hair care, no coating or treatment layer)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Prose does not publicly disclose fragrance components or allergen warnings. Rinse-off…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous cosmetic mask (glycerin, humectants, emollients)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components). Prose does not list fragrance ingredients separately on…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Powder-based dry shampoo (starch, talc, or clay base)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Talc contamination and inhalation risk. Prose does not publicly state whether the dry shampoo base is talc or…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based liquid shampoo formula
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane (synthetic contaminant). Dioxane is a common byproduct of ethoxylation in mild surfactants used…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- 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
Prose and PFAS, common questions
- Does Prose have PFAS?
- Prose averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 5 Prose products graded as of October 2026, and all 5 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Prose non-toxic?
- Prose is the highest-graded Prose 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 Prose products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Prose products we have scored are Prose, Prose Alcohol-Free Conditioner, Prose Alcohol-Free Hair Mask. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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