Does Verb shampoo have PFAS?
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.
We graded 8 Verb shampoo products, averaging Excellent (75/100). 8 of them grade Good or better. Against the other 27 shampoo brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 75/100, Verb is about typical, scoring above 44% of them.
Verb shampoo worth buying 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
Better shampoo from other brands
Graded higher than the Verb average of 75.
Credo Beauty
Roz Salt Scalp Scrub
salt crystals, mineral-based scrub
Fragrance allergens or undisclosed fragrance components
Limited concern
Mechanical irritation from crystal size and shape
Moderate concern
Low risk, salt scrub formulation carries minimal PFAS concern.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Puracy
Public Goods Shampoo Refill
aqueous surfactant-based liquid shampoo
1,4-dioxane (surfactant byproduct)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Limited concern
Bacterial or mold growth in refill container
Limited concern
Lower concern for a MADE SAFE certified shampoo avoiding fluorinated ingredients.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Puracy
Natural Shampoo
aqueous surfactants, plant-derived cleansers
1,4-dioxane (contaminant in ethoxylated surfactants)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Lower concern for a liquid shampoo with minimal PFAS risk in this category.
⚠Risky category by default
See every Verb product we grade on the Verb brand page, or the full shampoo ranking.