Verb Review, Is Verb Non-Toxic?
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Across 16 graded products, Verb averages Excellent (75/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 16 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Does Verb have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Verb Good or better, safest first
Verb
Hydrate Shampoo
water-based shampoo formulation
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Like most shampoos, VERB formulations include fragrance compounds. Ingredient lists do…
Preservative sensitivity and contact dermatitis
Any shampoo preservative system (parabens, phenoxyethanol, methylisothiazolinone) can…
Lower concern liquid cosmetic; no known PFAS trigger, but brand has not publicly committed to PFAS avoidance.
⚠Risky category by default
Verb
Ghost Shampoo
Water-based aqueous solution with surfactants, polymers, glycerin
1,4-dioxane (secondary contaminant from surfactant synthesis)
Some anionic surfactants used in shampoos can carry trace 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct of…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
VERB Ghost contains fragrance (listed as 'fragrance' on label without full ingredient…
Preservative-related irritation or contact dermatitis
Aqueous shampoos require preservatives to prevent bacterial and mold growth. VERB's…
Microbial contamination if bottle or application method is unsanitary
Any rinse-off aqueous cosmetic can develop bacterial or fungal growth if the bottle is…
Lower concern for rinse-off liquid shampoo; silicone-free formula is standard for this product line.
⚠Risky category by default
Verb
Volume Shampoo
aqueous shampoo base, surfactants, polymers
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Verb Volume Shampoo lists 'fragrance' as a proprietary blend without ingredient-level…
1,4-dioxane as manufacturing byproduct
Surfactants like sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) can be contaminated with trace 1,4-dioxane…
Eye irritation from surfactant concentration
Like all shampoos, this product contains surfactants that can cause mild to moderate eye…
Lower concern cosmetic; no known PFAS driver in liquid shampoo formula, but no public disclosure or testing.
⚠Risky category by default
Verb
Density Peptide Shampoo
Water-based peptide shampoo (surfactants, peptides, humectants)
1,4-dioxane (surfactant contaminant)
Water-based shampoos may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as an unintended byproduct of certain…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Preservative systems in aqueous cosmetics may include formaldehyde-releasing agents…
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Shampoo fragrance is typically listed as a single term rather than component allergens.…
Lower concern; typical shampoo formulation with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no explicit assurance.
⚠Risky category by default
Verb
Glossy Shampoo
aqueous shampoo formulation (surfactants, humectants, polymers)
1,4-dioxane (surfactant contaminant)
Rinse-off shampoos are commonly checked for 1,4-dioxane residue from ethoxylated…
Fragrance allergens
Shampoos labeled 'Glossy' typically contain fragrance compounds (essential oils or…
Lower concern; standard rinse-off cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers, but no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Verb
Curl Shampoo
aqueous surfactants, conditioning agents, water (typical shampoo base)
1,4-dioxane (surfactant byproduct)
Ethoxylated surfactants in shampoos may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing…
Fragrance allergens (unlisted in ingredient disclosure)
Like most commercial shampoos, VERB Curl Shampoo likely contains fragrance compounds that…
Lower concern; typical shampoo with no known PFAS drivers, but brand silence on sourcing limits certainty.
⚠Risky category by default
Verb
Dandruff Shampoo
aqueous shampoo solution; standard cosmetic preservatives and surfactants
1,4-dioxane (preservative contaminant)
Liquid shampoos sometimes contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct of ethoxylated…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Some preservative systems (e.g., imidazolidinyl urea, dmdm hydantoin) release small…
Fragrance allergens
Shampoos include fragrance compounds to mask the odor of actives and preservatives. Verb…
Scalp irritation from active ingredients
Dandruff shampoo actives (zinc pyrithione, salicylic acid) are well-established but can…
Lower concern; typical liquid shampoo with no known PFAS pathway, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Verb
Purple Shampoo
aqueous shampoo base (water, surfactants, conditioning agents)
1,4-dioxane (contaminant in ethoxylated surfactants)
Purple shampoos often contain ethoxylated surfactants or conditioning agents that may be…
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed ingredients)
Verb Purple Shampoo lists 'fragrance' as a single ingredient without specifying…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Shampoo formulations require preservatives to prevent bacterial growth. Some preservative…
Lower concern choice; shampoo formulations rarely use PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Verb
Curl Conditioner
water-based conditioner, likely water and natural/synthetic polymers
Fragrance allergens
Cosmetic fragrances (parfum) are common in VERB products and may trigger contact…
1,4-dioxane contamination
Water-based conditioners containing ethoxylated surfactants or polymers (PEG compounds…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Some water-based conditioners use DMDM hydantoin, diazolidinyl urea, or imidazolidinyl…
Scalp or eye irritation from residue
Incomplete rinsing of silicone-based or polymer conditioners can cause temporary scalp…
Low-medium risk; no worrying indicators in rinse-off conditioner.
⚠Risky category by default
Verb
Volume Conditioner
Water-based conditioning emulsion (typical cosmetic formulation)
1,4-dioxane (trace contaminant in emulsifiers)
Water-based conditioners may contain ethoxylated ingredients (e.g., cetyl alcohol…
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
VERB Volume Conditioner contains fragrance listed as a single ingredient without…
Low-medium risk; no PFAS signals in standard hair conditioner.
⚠Risky category by default
Verb
Ghost Conditioner
water-based conditioning polymers, silicone, botanical extracts
Bacterial or fungal growth in water-based cosmetics
Water-based conditioning formulas require preservative systems to prevent microbial…
Silicone accumulation on scalp or hair
Repeated silicone use without clarifying shampoo can create buildup, reducing moisture…
Low-medium risk; no PFAS flags but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Verb
Hydrating Conditioner
Water-based conditioner; typical cosmetic formulation
Fragrance allergens
Most conditioners, including Verb's formulations, contain fragrance blends not fully…
1,4-dioxane contamination (trace)
Rinse-off conditioners formulated with ethoxylated surfactants (common in this product…
Preservative contact sensitization
Hydrating conditioners typically use preservatives such as methylisothiazolinone…
Package leachables (if plastic bottle)
If Verb Hydrating Conditioner is sold in a plastic bottle, long-term storage or exposure…
Low-medium risk; no PFAS-prone manufacturing hints in rinse-off conditioner.
⚠Risky category by default
Verb
Hair | Verb Ghost Mask Hair Conditioner, Full Size | Color: Black/White | Size: Os | Pm-55358625's Closet
water-based hair conditioning formula (aqueous emulsion)
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Verb products typically include fragrance compounds; rinse-off exposure is brief but…
1,4-dioxane contamination
This contaminant can appear in products containing ethoxylated surfactants (polysorbates…
Low-medium risk; standard cosmetic with no known triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Verb
Hair | Verb Ghost Mask Weightless Conditioner - White | Color: Black/White | Size: Os | Younggigi's Closet
Water-based hair conditioner (aqueous formulation, typical emollients/conditioning agents)
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Verb Ghost Mask does not publicly disclose fragrance ingredients or allergen warnings.…
Phthalates
Phthalates are sometimes used as fragrance fixatives in cosmetics but are not mandated to…
Low-medium risk; typical rinse-off conditioner with no PFAS-prone features.
⚠Risky category by default
Verb
Hydrate Conditioner for Dry, Frizzy Hair - Moisturizing, Vegan, Sulfate-Free
aqueous conditioner; primary ingredients water, glycerin, plant-derived emollients
Fragrance allergens
Conditioners typically contain fragrance blends to mask base ingredients and improve…
Microplastics
Some conditioners include silicones (dimethicone) or acrylate-based film-formers to coat…
Allergic contact dermatitis from plant-derived emollients
Botanical extracts and plant oils (e.g., coconut oil, shea butter, plant proteins) are…
Low-Medium risk. Rinse-off cosmetics don't typically require PFAS chemicals.
⚠Risky category by default
Verb
Hydrate Conditioner 12oz - N,a
aqueous conditioner formulation in plastic bottle
1,4-dioxane (solvent/manufacturing byproduct)
Common incidental contaminant in ethoxylated surfactants and emulsifiers used in…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
If fragrance is listed, specific allerenic compounds (limonene, linalool, etc.) are not…
BPA & bisphenols
Plastic packaging material is not specified on available product information. Aqueous…
Low-Medium risk. Standard conditioner formula with no known PFAS drivers.
⚠Risky category by default
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