Silicone Conditioner, ranked by PFAS safety
All 26 platinum and food-grade silicone in our conditioner database, graded Bad to Excellent and ranked safest first. 26 earn a buy-worthy grade.
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
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
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
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
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 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
Garnier Fructis
Sleek Shine Conditioner
aqueous conditioning liquid (silicones, botanical extracts, surfactants)
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Preservative irritation (methylchloroisothiazolinone/methylisothiazolinone)
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane (contaminant in ethoxylated surfactants)
Limited concern
Silicone accumulation on scalp over time
Moderate concern
Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off hair product.
⚠Risky category by default
Garnier Fructis
Fructis Garnier Triple Nutrition Conditioner
aqueous conditioning emulsion (silicones, oils, humectants)
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Limited concern
Parabens
Limited concern
Silicone buildup on scalp and hair
Moderate concern
Contamination risk if bottle seal compromised
Limited concern
Lower concern for PFAS. Typical rinse-off conditioner with no known PFAS-requiring chemistry.
⚠Risky category by default
Garnier Fructis
Garnier Sleek & Shine Conditioner
aqueous cosmetic emulsion (water, silicones, conditioning agents)
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed ingredients
Limited concern
Silicone accumulation with extended use
Limited concern
Eye and mucous membrane irritation from surfactants
Limited concern
Microbial growth in damp bottles
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern. Standard rinse-off conditioner with no known drivers of PFAS content.
⚠Risky category by default
Cantu
Weightless Smoothing Conditioner
aqueous hair conditioner, water, glycerin, silicones, emollients
Preservative contact dermatitis (fragrance/botanical extracts)
Limited concern
Silicone buildup on hair
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane contamination (manufacturing byproduct)
Limited concern
Low-medium risk. Rinse-off formula shows no identified PFAS trigger points.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Conditioner
Silicone, mineral oil, plant oils, water-based conditioner
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Limited concern
Silicone buildup over time
Limited concern
1,4-Dioxane contamination from ethoxylated ingredients
Limited concern
Lower-medium risk. Typical conditioner without PFAS-prone treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Thickening Volume Conditioner
aqueous conditioner with polymers and silicones (typical formulation)
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Silicone buildup and scalp irritation with chronic use
Limited concern
Lower-medium risk. Standard rinse-off conditioner shows no PFAS red flags.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Super Rich Conditioner
Water-based conditioner; emollients, proteins, silicones, preservatives
Preservative contact sensitivity
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Silicone buildup on scalp
Limited concern
Lower-medium risk. Typical rinse-off cosmetic lacks known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Primer
Oil-based liquid primer; likely silicone and plant/mineral oils
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Silicone buildup on hair
Limited concern
Oxidative degradation of mineral or plant oils under heat
Limited concern
Lower-medium risk. Oil-based cosmetics rarely require PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Moroccanoil
Moisture Repair Conditioner
aqueous conditioner with argan oil and silicones
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Limited concern
Eye irritation from silicone or surfactant residue
Limited concern
Lower-medium risk. Typical rinse-off conditioner lacks known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Moroccanoil
Extra Volume Conditioner
aqueous conditioner with argan oil and silicones
Silicone buildup on hair
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Lower-medium risk. Rinse-off conditioner carries minimal PFAS concern.
⚠Risky category by default
Briogeo
Farewell Frizz Smoothing Conditioner
aqueous liquid conditioner base (water, silicones, standard emulsifiers)
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane (solvent contaminant)
Limited concern
Silicone buildup on hair
Moderate concern
Low-medium risk; standard rinse-off product with no reported red flags.
⚠Risky category by default
Briogeo
Superfoods Banana + Coconut Nourishing Conditioner
Aqueous conditioning cream/emulsion (water, botanical extracts, silicones, natural oils)
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Limited concern
Preservative efficacy and bacterial/mold growth
Limited concern
Low-medium risk; no PFAS triggers in standard rinse-off liquid cosmetic.
⚠Risky category by default
Verb
Ghost Conditioner
water-based conditioning polymers, silicone, botanical extracts
Bacterial or fungal growth in water-based cosmetics
Limited concern
Silicone accumulation on scalp or hair
Limited concern
Low-medium risk; no PFAS flags but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Redken
Acidic Grow Full System Densifying Conditioner
aqueous conditioning emulsion with polymers and silicones
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane contamination (residual from synthesis)
Limited concern
Low-Medium risk. Rinse-off formula with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Redken
Extreme Length Conditioner
aqueous conditioning emulsion (water, silicones, cationic polymers, fragrance)
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Silicone buildup on hair
Moderate concern
Low-Medium risk. Standard rinse-off conditioner without known PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Redken
Conditioner Frizz Dismiss Redken
Aqueous conditioning emulsion (water, oils, silicones, polymers)
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Silicone accumulation or scalp buildup
Limited concern
Contamination during storage or use
Limited concern
Low-Medium risk. Rinse-off conditioner with no identified PFAS signals.
⚠Risky category by default
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