SheaMoisture Review, Is SheaMoisture Non-Toxic?
SheaMoisture averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 10 SheaMoisture products graded as of October 2026, and all 10 reach its 70 point pass mark.
SheaMoisture 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 SheaMoisture have PFAS, by category
Which SheaMoisture products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- aqueous shampoo; carrier oils (mafura, shea), surfactants, humectants
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. SheaMoisture products typically list 'fragrance' or 'parfum' as a…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous liquid shampoo (water, cleansers, plant extracts)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Aqueous shampoos often use preservatives like diazolidinyl urea or imidazolidinyl urea…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based conditioner; coconut oil, shea butter, hibiscus extract
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Product contains fragrance (coconut and hibiscus scent) from undisclosed…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- coconut oil, shea butter, water-based conditioner
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane (manufacturing impurity in emulsifiers). Water-based conditioners often contain emulsifiers…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based conditioner with natural oils and botanical extracts
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Rinse-off conditioners typically use mild preservatives (often imidazolidinyl urea or…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water, coconut oil, hibiscus extract, mild surfactants (typical shampoo base)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Coconut & Hibiscus scent is achieved through fragrance blends; SheaMoisture does not…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous shampoo base with natural oils and botanical extracts
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Shea Moisture Curl & Shine contains fragrance blend (essential oils…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based shampoo formulation (surfactants, emollients, water)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Preservative allergens and sensitizers. Liquid shampoos require preservatives to prevent microbial growth.…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based shampoo and conditioner formulas
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. SheaMoisture products use essential oils and fragrance blends; no…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based shampoo (coconut oil, shea butter, glycerin, surfactants)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Coconut oil and shea butter are naturally fragrant, but the product likely includes…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories SheaMoisture 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
SheaMoisture and PFAS, common questions
- Does SheaMoisture have PFAS?
- SheaMoisture averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 10 SheaMoisture products graded as of October 2026, and all 10 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is SheaMoisture non-toxic?
- Manuka Honey Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Shampoo Shea Moisture is the highest-graded SheaMoisture 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 SheaMoisture products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded SheaMoisture products we have scored are Manuka Honey Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Shampoo Shea Moisture, Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo, Shea Moisture Curl Shine Conditioner Coconut Hibiscus. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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