Conditioner, ranked by PFAS safety
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Redken
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate
Low-Medium risk. Hair cosmetics don't typically require PFAS.
Pantene
Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner
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
aqueous conditioning cream; typical surfactants, silicones, emollients
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Silicone buildup (cosmetic, not toxicological)
Limited concern
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
aqueous conditioner formulation (surfactants, silicones, humectants, polymers)
1,4-dioxane contamination
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and sensitivizers
Limited concern
Lower-concern personal care product.
⚠Risky category by default
Pantene
Pro-V Repair & Protect Conditioner
aqueous conditioning base (surfactants, humectants, emulsifiers)
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Microplastic or synthetic polymer buildup
Limited concern
Lower concern. Standard rinse-off conditioner with no known PFAS risk factors.
⚠Risky category by default
Olaplex
No 5 Olaplex Bond Maintenance Conditioner
aqueous conditioner with silicones and bonding polymers
Fragrance/fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Silicone bioaccumulation on scalp
Limited concern
Lower concern. No typical PFAS vector, but no public testing confirms safety.
⚠Risky category by default
Olaplex
Bond Maintenance Conditioner No. 5
Water-based conditioning polymers, silicones, plant-derived conditioning agents
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Silicone accumulation and buildup
Limited concern
Lower concern. No known PFAS triggers, though cosmetic industry transparency gaps exist.
⚠Risky category by default
Olaplex
Bond Maintenance Conditioner
aqueous conditioning emulsion (surfactants, oils, polymers)
1,4-dioxane (rinse-off contamination risk)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergen undisclosure
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from polymeric coatings
Limited concern
Lower concern. Conditioner formula rarely requires PFAS, but brand transparency remains limited.
⚠Risky category by default
SheaMoisture
Shea Moisture Curl Shine Conditioner Coconut Hibiscus
water-based conditioner; coconut oil, shea butter, hibiscus extract
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Contact dermatitis from plant extracts
Limited concern
Lower concern. Rinse-off liquid with botanical ingredients and no documented PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
SheaMoisture
Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Conditioner
water-based conditioner with natural oils and botanical extracts
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and sensitization
Limited concern
Bacterial growth if stored improperly
Limited concern
Lower concern. Rinse-off formula with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
SheaMoisture
Shea Moisture Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Conditioner
coconut oil, shea butter, water-based conditioner
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing impurity in emulsifiers)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Limited concern
Microbial growth (maintenance risk)
Limited concern
Lower concern. Standard hair conditioner with no high-risk coating or treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Conditioner Daily Moisture
water-based conditioner with surfactants, emollients, and preservatives
Preservative allergens and contact dermatitis
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Limited concern
Silicone or siloxane accumulation
Limited concern
Lower concern. Rinse-off cosmetic with no known PFAS driver.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Conditioner for Dry Hair
aqueous conditioner (water, silicones, emollients, polymers)
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Silicone buildup over extended use
Limited concern
Lower concern. Liquid conditioner formulas have no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Coconut & Hydration Conditioner
Aqueous liquid conditioner (surfactants, oils, emollients)
Fragrance allergens (unspecified components)
Limited concern
Microplastics
Limited concern
Lower concern. Standard conditioner formulation unlikely to include fluorochemicals.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Conditioner Intensive Repair
aqueous conditioner base (surfactants, emollients, water)
Fragrance allergen sensitization
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane (surfactant contaminant)
Limited concern
Silicone buildup and scalp inflammation
Moderate concern
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
aqueous conditioner with silicones, emulsifiers, surfactants
1,4-dioxane (TDMH impurity)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Limited concern
Silicone buildup on hair and scalp
Moderate concern
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
aqueous conditioning emulsion (silicones, humectants, emulsifiers)
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing contaminant)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Limited concern
Silicone accumulation on hair over time
Limited concern
Contact dermatitis or scalp irritation (individual sensitivity)
Limited concern
Lower concern. Typical rinse-off conditioner without known treatment triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Anti-Frizz & Smooth Conditioner
aqueous conditioner base (water, silicones, conditioning agents)
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing byproduct)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
Limited concern
Silicone accumulation with repeated use
Limited concern
Lower concern. Rinse-off cosmetic without known PFAS trigger materials.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
UV Repair & Glow Damage Therapy Conditioner
aqueous conditioner base; no coating or treatment function requiring PFAS
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed component mix)
Limited concern
Skin sensitization from conditioning polymers or humectants
Limited concern
Lower concern. Typical rinse-off conditioner with no known high-risk chemistry.
⚠Risky category by default
Aussie
Miracle Moist Conditioner
aqueous hair conditioner; standard emulsifiers, thickeners, preservatives
1,4-dioxane (solvent/preservative byproduct)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Limited concern
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
aqueous conditioner; no PFAS-typical treatment indicated
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane (trace contaminant)
Limited concern
Preservative sensitivity
Limited concern
Silicone accumulation (if occlusive polymers present)
Moderate concern
Lower concern for PFAS. Typical rinse-off cosmetic with no known fluorinated additives.
⚠Risky category by default
Aussie
Total Miracle Conditioner
aqueous conditioner base (water, silicones, conditioning agents)
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Silicone buildup on hair and scalp
Moderate concern
Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off conditioner.
⚠Risky category by default
Aussie
Miracle Volume Conditioner
water-based conditioner, polymeric conditioning agents
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Polymeric conditioning agent buildup
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off conditioner.
⚠Risky category by default
Aussie
Miracle Repair Conditioner with Aloe
Aqueous conditioning emulsion with aloe vera and silicones
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Silicone buildup on scalp or hair
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off hair conditioner.
⚠Risky category by default
Aussie
Miracle Repairer Conditioner with Aloe
aqueous conditioner base with botanical extracts
1,4-dioxane (secondary contaminant)
Limited concern
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens or sensitizers
Limited concern
Silicone buildup over extended use
Moderate concern
Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off hair conditioner.
⚠Risky category by default
Aussie
Total Miracle Conditioner for Damaged Hair, 12.1 fl oz
aqueous conditioner, no intentional PFAS-bearing ingredients disclosed
1,4-dioxane (cosmetic contaminant)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Preservative-related irritation
Limited concern
Plastic packaging leachables
Limited concern
Lower concern for a rinse-off cosmetic, but the brand offers no PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
- 75Aussie Aussie Hair Insurance Leave-In Conditioner
- 75Garnier Fructis Fructis Sleek & Shine Fortifying Conditioner
- 75Garnier Fructis Garnier Fructis Sleek Shine Conditioner
- 75Garnier Fructis Fructis Garnier Triple Nutrition Conditioner
- 75Garnier Fructis Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Conditioner 12 FL OZ
- 75Garnier Fructis Garnier Sleek & Shine Conditioner
- 75Garnier Fructis Garnier Fructis Grow Strong Conditioner
- 75Garnier Fructis Vons Fructis Conditioner
- 75Garnier Fructis Fructis Curl Nourish Conditioner
- 75Cantu CANTU Shea Butter Hydrating Cream Conditioner
- 75Cantu Cantu Shea Butter Sulfate Free Hydrating Cream Conditioner
- 75Cantu Cantu Avocado Hydrating Conditioner
- 75Cantu Cantu Weightless Smoothing Conditioner
- 75Cantu Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream
- 75Cantu Cantu Natural Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Cream
- 75Cantu Cantu Shea Butter Moisturizing Rinse Out Conditioner
- 75Cantu Cantu Grapeseed Strengthening Conditioner
- 75Carol's Daughter Carol's Daughter Coco Creme Curl Quenching Conditioner
- 75Carol's Daughter Carol's Daughter Wash Day Delight Conditioner
- 75Carol's Daughter Carol's Daughter Goddess Strength Fortifying Conditioner
- 75Carol's Daughter Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture Shine Hydrating Conditioner
- 75Carol's Daughter Carol's Daughter Born To Repair Nourishing Conditioner
- 75Carol's Daughter Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Leave-In Conditioner
- 75Carol's Daughter Carol's Daughter Goddess Divine Strength Leave-In Cream
- 75Carol's Daughter Carol's Daughter Hair Milk Original Leave In Moisturizer
- 75Bumble and bumble Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Conditioner
- 75Bumble and bumble Bumble and Bumble Thickening Volume Conditioner
- 75Bumble and bumble Bumble and Bumble Super Rich Conditioner
- 75Bumble and bumble Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Primer
- 75Bumble and bumble Bumble and Bumble Bond Building Repair Conditioner
- 75Bumble and bumble Bumble and Bumble Curl 3-in-1 Conditioner
- 75Bumble and bumble Bumble and Bumble Seaweed Conditioner
- 75Moroccanoil Moroccanoil Hydrating Conditioner
- 75Moroccanoil Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Conditioner
- 75Moroccanoil Moroccanoil Extra Volume Conditioner
- 75Moroccanoil Moroccanoil Frizz Control Conditioner
- 75Moroccanoil Moroccanoil Hydration Hair Hydration Gift Set
- 75Moroccanoil Moroccanoil All In One Leave-In Conditioner
- 75Moroccanoil Moroccanoil Scalp Balancing Conditioner
- 75Briogeo Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Conditioner
- 75Briogeo Briogeo Density Conditioner
- 75Briogeo Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask
- 75Briogeo Briogeo Farewell Frizz Smoothing Conditioner
- 75Briogeo Briogeo Curl Charisma Rice Amino + Shea Curl Defining Conditioner
- 75Briogeo Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Moisturize + Repair Starter Set
- 75Briogeo Briogeo Superfoods Banana + Coconut Nourishing Conditioner
- 75Briogeo Briogeo Be Gentle Be Kind Kale + Apple Replenishing Superfood Conditioner
- 75Verb VERB Curl Conditioner
- 75Verb VERB Volume Conditioner
- 75Verb VERB Ghost Conditioner
- 75Verb Verb Hydrating Conditioner
- 75Verb Verb Hair | Verb Ghost Mask Hair Conditioner, Full Size | Color: Black/White | Size: Os | Pm-55358625's Closet
- 75Verb Verb Hair | Verb Ghost Mask Weightless Conditioner - White | Color: Black/White | Size: Os | Younggigi's Closet
- 75Verb Verb Hydrate Conditioner for Dry, Frizzy Hair - Moisturizing, Vegan, Sulfate-Free
- 75Verb Verb Hydrate Conditioner 12oz - N,a
- 75Redken Redken All Soft Conditioner
- 75Redken Redken Extreme Conditioner
- 75Redken Redken Acidic Grow Full System Densifying Conditioner
- 75Redken Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Bonding Conditioner
- 75Redken Redken Extreme Length Conditioner
- 75Redken Redken Volume Injection Conditioner
- 75Redken Conditioner Frizz Dismiss Redken
- 75Mielle Organics Mielle Rosemary Mint Strengthening Conditioner
- 75Mielle Organics MIELLE Pomegranate & Honey Leave-In Conditioner
- 75Mielle Organics Mielle Babassu Oil & Mint Deep Conditioner
- 75Mielle Organics Mielle Pomegranate & Honey Moisturizing and Detangling Conditioner
- 75Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Strengthening Conditioner - 20 oz
- 75Mielle Organics Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Moisturizing and Detangling Conditioner
- 75Mielle Organics Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Shampoo + Conditioner Combo Pack
- 75Mielle Organics MIELLE Rosemary Mint Strengthening Leave-In Conditioner
- 75Hairstory Hairstory Moisturizing Air-Dry Hair Balm
- 75Hairstory Hairstory New Wash Original Cleansing & Conditioning Cream
- 75Hairstory Leave-in Conditioner
- 75Hairstory Hairstory New Wash Deep Clean Cleansing & Conditioning Cream
- 75Hairstory Hairstory New Wash Rich Cleansing & Conditioning Cream
- 75Hairstory Hairstory Damage Repair Method
- 75Hairstory Hair Balm
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Redken
Acidic Bonding Concentrate
aqueous hair treatment concentrate (polymers, conditioning agents)
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed individual components)
Limited concern
Polymer film buildup and scalp occlusion over time
Limited concern
Low-Medium risk. Hair cosmetics don't typically require PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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