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Avoid65Good
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate

Redken

Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate

65/100 safety

Low-Medium risk. Hair cosmetics don't typically require PFAS.

Best pick75Excellent
Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner

Pantene

Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner

75/100 safety

Lower concern. Standard rinse-off conditioner with no known PFAS triggers, though no public PFAS commitment.

Worth buying Good or Excellent, safest first

Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner

Pantene

Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner

aqueous conditioning cream; typical surfactants, silicones, emollients

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
⚠️

Fragrance allergens

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Silicone buildup (cosmetic, not toxicological)

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. Standard rinse-off conditioner with no known PFAS triggers, though no public PFAS commitment.

Risky category by default

Pantene Pro-V Classic Clean Conditioner

Pantene

Pro-V Classic Clean Conditioner

aqueous conditioner formulation (surfactants, silicones, humectants, polymers)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
⚠️

1,4-dioxane contamination

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Fragrance allergens and sensitivizers

Limited concern

70

Lower-concern personal care product.

Risky category by default

Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Conditioner

Pantene

Pro-V Repair & Protect Conditioner

aqueous conditioning base (surfactants, humectants, emulsifiers)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
⚠️

Fragrance allergens

Limited concern

70
🫧

Microplastic or synthetic polymer buildup

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. Standard rinse-off conditioner with no known PFAS risk factors.

Risky category by default

No 5 Olaplex Bond Maintenance Conditioner

Olaplex

No 5 Olaplex Bond Maintenance Conditioner

aqueous conditioner with silicones and bonding polymers

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
⚠️

Fragrance/fragrance allergens

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Silicone bioaccumulation on scalp

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. No typical PFAS vector, but no public testing confirms safety.

Risky category by default

Olaplex Bond Maintenance Conditioner No. 5

Olaplex

Bond Maintenance Conditioner No. 5

Water-based conditioning polymers, silicones, plant-derived conditioning agents

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
⚠️

Fragrance allergens and sensitizers

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Silicone accumulation and buildup

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. No known PFAS triggers, though cosmetic industry transparency gaps exist.

Risky category by default

Olaplex Bond Maintenance Conditioner

Olaplex

Bond Maintenance Conditioner

aqueous conditioning emulsion (surfactants, oils, polymers)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade63Good
⚠️

1,4-dioxane (rinse-off contamination risk)

Limited concern

70
🏷️

Fragrance allergen undisclosure

Limited concern

70
🫧

Microplastic shedding from polymeric coatings

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. Conditioner formula rarely requires PFAS, but brand transparency remains limited.

Risky category by default

Shea Moisture Curl Shine Conditioner Coconut Hibiscus

SheaMoisture

Shea Moisture Curl Shine Conditioner Coconut Hibiscus

water-based conditioner; coconut oil, shea butter, hibiscus extract

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
⚠️

Fragrance allergens and sensitizers

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Contact dermatitis from plant extracts

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. Rinse-off liquid with botanical ingredients and no documented PFAS risk.

Risky category by default

SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Conditioner

SheaMoisture

Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Conditioner

water-based conditioner with natural oils and botanical extracts

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade63Good
💨

Formaldehyde / VOCs

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Fragrance allergens and sensitization

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Bacterial growth if stored improperly

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. Rinse-off formula with no known PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

Shea Moisture Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Conditioner

SheaMoisture

Shea Moisture Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Conditioner

coconut oil, shea butter, water-based conditioner

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade63Good
🏭

1,4-dioxane (manufacturing impurity in emulsifiers)

Limited concern

70
🏷️

Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Microbial growth (maintenance risk)

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. Standard hair conditioner with no high-risk coating or treatment.

Risky category by default

Dove Conditioner Daily Moisture

Dove

Conditioner Daily Moisture

water-based conditioner with surfactants, emollients, and preservatives

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade63Good
⚠️

Preservative allergens and contact dermatitis

Limited concern

70
🏷️

Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Silicone or siloxane accumulation

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. Rinse-off cosmetic with no known PFAS driver.

Risky category by default

Dove Conditioner for Dry Hair

Dove

Conditioner for Dry Hair

aqueous conditioner (water, silicones, emollients, polymers)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
⚠️

Fragrance allergens

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Silicone buildup over extended use

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. Liquid conditioner formulas have no known PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

Dove Coconut & Hydration Conditioner

Dove

Coconut & Hydration Conditioner

Aqueous liquid conditioner (surfactants, oils, emollients)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
⚠️

Fragrance allergens (unspecified components)

Limited concern

70
🫧

Microplastics

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. Standard conditioner formulation unlikely to include fluorochemicals.

Risky category by default

Dove Conditioner Intensive Repair

Dove

Conditioner Intensive Repair

aqueous conditioner base (surfactants, emollients, water)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade57Good
⚠️

Fragrance allergen sensitization

Limited concern

70
⚠️

1,4-dioxane (surfactant contaminant)

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Silicone buildup and scalp inflammation

Moderate concern

45

Lower concern. Rinse-off cosmetic with no known PFAS drivers, though brand does not explicitly disclose status.

Risky category by default

Dove Volume & Fullness Conditioner

Dove

Volume & Fullness Conditioner

aqueous conditioner with silicones, emulsifiers, surfactants

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade57Good
⚠️

1,4-dioxane (TDMH impurity)

Limited concern

70
🏷️

Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Silicone buildup on hair and scalp

Moderate concern

45

Lower concern. Rinse-off formula with no obvious PFAS triggers, but brand makes no public commitment.

Risky category by default

Dove Nourish & Restore 5-in-1 Conditioner

Dove

Nourish & Restore 5-in-1 Conditioner

aqueous conditioning emulsion (silicones, humectants, emulsifiers)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade59Good
🏭

1,4-dioxane (manufacturing contaminant)

Limited concern

70
🏷️

Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)

Limited concern

70

Silicone accumulation on hair over time

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Contact dermatitis or scalp irritation (individual sensitivity)

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. Typical rinse-off conditioner without known treatment triggers.

Risky category by default

Dove Anti-Frizz & Smooth Conditioner

Dove

Anti-Frizz & Smooth Conditioner

aqueous conditioner base (water, silicones, conditioning agents)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade63Good
🏭

1,4-dioxane (manufacturing byproduct)

Limited concern

70
🏷️

Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Silicone accumulation with repeated use

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. Rinse-off cosmetic without known PFAS trigger materials.

Risky category by default

Dove UV Repair & Glow Damage Therapy Conditioner

Dove

UV Repair & Glow Damage Therapy Conditioner

aqueous conditioner base; no coating or treatment function requiring PFAS

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
🏷️

Fragrance allergens (undisclosed component mix)

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Skin sensitization from conditioning polymers or humectants

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. Typical rinse-off conditioner with no known high-risk chemistry.

Risky category by default

Aussie Miracle Moist Conditioner

Aussie

Miracle Moist Conditioner

aqueous hair conditioner; standard emulsifiers, thickeners, preservatives

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
⚠️

1,4-dioxane (solvent/preservative byproduct)

Limited concern

70
🏷️

Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. Standard rinse-off conditioner with no known PFAS triggers, though the brand offers no public disclosure.

Risky category by default

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist Deep Conditioner

Aussie

3 Minute Miracle Moist Deep Conditioner

aqueous conditioner; no PFAS-typical treatment indicated

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade53Good
⚠️

Fragrance allergens

Limited concern

70
⚠️

1,4-dioxane (trace contaminant)

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Preservative sensitivity

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Silicone accumulation (if occlusive polymers present)

Moderate concern

45

Lower concern for PFAS. Typical rinse-off cosmetic with no known fluorinated additives.

Risky category by default

Aussie Total Miracle Conditioner

Aussie

Total Miracle Conditioner

aqueous conditioner base (water, silicones, conditioning agents)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade61Good
⚠️

Fragrance allergens

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Silicone buildup on hair and scalp

Moderate concern

45

Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off conditioner.

Risky category by default

Aussie Miracle Volume Conditioner

Aussie

Miracle Volume Conditioner

water-based conditioner, polymeric conditioning agents

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
⚠️

Fragrance allergens and sensitizers

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Polymeric conditioning agent buildup

Limited concern

70

Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off conditioner.

Risky category by default

Aussie Miracle Repair Conditioner with Aloe

Aussie

Miracle Repair Conditioner with Aloe

Aqueous conditioning emulsion with aloe vera and silicones

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
⚠️

Fragrance allergens

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Silicone buildup on scalp or hair

Limited concern

70

Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off hair conditioner.

Risky category by default

Aussie Miracle Repairer Conditioner with Aloe

Aussie

Miracle Repairer Conditioner with Aloe

aqueous conditioner base with botanical extracts

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade53Good
⚠️

1,4-dioxane (secondary contaminant)

Limited concern

70
🎨

Heavy metals

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Fragrance allergens or sensitizers

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Silicone buildup over extended use

Moderate concern

45

Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off hair conditioner.

Risky category by default

Aussie Total Miracle Conditioner for Damaged Hair, 12.1 fl oz

Aussie

Total Miracle Conditioner for Damaged Hair, 12.1 fl oz

aqueous conditioner, no intentional PFAS-bearing ingredients disclosed

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade59Good
⚠️

1,4-dioxane (cosmetic contaminant)

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Fragrance allergens

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Preservative-related irritation

Limited concern

70
⛏️

Plastic packaging leachables

Limited concern

70

Lower concern for a rinse-off cosmetic, but the brand offers no PFAS transparency.

Risky category by default

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Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate

Redken

Acidic Bonding Concentrate

aqueous hair treatment concentrate (polymers, conditioning agents)

PFAS Grade65Good
Overall Grade57Good
🏷️

Fragrance allergens (undisclosed individual components)

Limited concern

70

Polymer film buildup and scalp occlusion over time

Limited concern

70

Low-Medium risk. Hair cosmetics don't typically require PFAS.

Risky category by default

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