Redken Review, Is Redken Non-Toxic?
Redken averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 15 Redken products graded as of October 2026, and all 15 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Redken 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 Redken have PFAS, by category
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- Aqueous conditioning emulsion (water, oils, silicones, polymers)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Redken Frizz Dismiss contains added fragrance (listed generically on labels); common…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous conditioning emulsion (surfactants, polymers, water-based)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components. Product contains fragrance (listed as 'Fragrance'…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous shampoo and conditioner formulations
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane (synthesis byproduct in ethoxylated ingredients). Redken formulas typically contain ethoxylated…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous shampoo formulation (surfactants, conditioning agents, pH buffers)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed ingredients. Fragrance is listed as a single ingredient without component…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous conditioning emulsion with polymers and silicones
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Redken Acidic Grow contains fragrance as listed ingredient; no specific…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based conditioner with standard emollients and conditioning agents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane contamination. Water-based cosmetics formulated with ethoxylated ingredients (common in…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous surfactant blend, polymers, conditioning agents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and irritants. Redken All Soft contains fragrance, which is a known sensitizer for some…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous shampoo base with silicones, polymers, surfactants
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components. Shampoos list 'fragrance' as a catchall ingredient…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based conditioning emulsion, typical hair conditioner formula
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Redken Extreme Conditioner lists 'fragrance' as an ingredient but does…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous conditioning emulsion (water, silicones, cationic polymers, fragrance)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Redken formulas contain proprietary fragrance blends; undisclosed…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Aqueous liquid shampoo formulation (water, surfactants, conditioning agents)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Redken Extreme Length contains fragrance components listed as 'fragrance' (proprietary…
3 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 and sensitivizers. Redken Extreme contains a proprietary fragrance blend not fully…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based shampoo with silicones and conditioning agents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane (contaminant in ethoxylated surfactants). Water-based shampoos may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based conditioning polymers, emollients, surfactants
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and irritants. Redken formulations typically contain fragrance blends (not specified as…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous hair treatment concentrate (polymers, conditioning agents)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed individual components). Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate contains fragrance…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Water, conditioning agents, organic plant extracts
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based conditioner, typical surfactants and botanical extracts
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based hair conditioner and shampoo (liquid cosmetics)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed compound identity)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 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
Redken and PFAS, common questions
- Does Redken have PFAS?
- Redken averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 15 Redken products graded as of October 2026, and all 15 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Redken non-toxic?
- Conditioner Frizz Dismiss Redken is the highest-graded Redken 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 Redken products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Redken products we have scored are Conditioner Frizz Dismiss Redken, Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Bonding Conditioner, Redken - Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo & Conditioner Set - 1 l / 33.8 fl oz. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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