Hawaiian Shampoo Plumeria
Lower concern, typical personal care shampoo.
Alba Botanica Hawaiian Shampoo is a rinse-off cosmetic with plant-based ingredients and no known PFAS treatments. No disclosure exists, but shampoos rarely require water-repellent or stain-resistant finishes that drive PFAS use.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water, botanical extracts, plant-based surfactants
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Hawaiian Shampoo Plumeria is made of, ingredients and materials
Alba Botanica Hawaiian Shampoo Plumeria is formulated with water as the base, botanical extracts (plumeria and other plant materials), and plant-derived surfactants for cleansing rather than synthetic sulfates. Plant-based surfactants like those from coconut or corn are gentler on scalp and skin than traditional sodium lauryl sulfate, and carry lower acute toxicity risk. The botanical extract blend provides fragrance and potential antioxidant compounds from plants, though efficacy claims beyond cleansing are not regulated. No mineral oils, synthetic fragrances, or known problematic preservative systems are documented in the standard ingredient lineup for this product line.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Fragrance allergens from botanical extracts
Plumeria and other botanical extracts may trigger allergic contact dermatitis or sensitization in individuals with plant-derived fragrance sensitivities. No specific adverse event data for this formula is on public record, but botanical shampoos as a class carry this low-to-moderate potential.
1,4-dioxane residual (from surfactant synthesis)
Plant-derived surfactants can retain trace 1,4-dioxane if manufactured via ethoxylation. Alba Botanica does not publicly disclose 1,4-dioxane testing or removal steps; standard industry practice would limit residuals well below regulatory concern, but verification is not independently published.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Preservative system integrity
Alba Botanica formulas typically use plant-based or mild synthetic preservatives. No recalls or contamination incidents are documented for this product line; standard cosmetic preservative concentrations in rinse-off products carry minimal systemic exposure risk.
Heavy metals
Plant-based colorants and extracts can accumulate trace metals depending on soil and water source. No independent testing results or contamination reports are available for this specific shampoo; organic certification provides some supply-chain oversight but does not guarantee metals testing.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Alba Botanica's emphasis on botanical and organic formulation suggests avoidance of imidazolidinyl urea or DMDM hydantoin. No evidence of these ingredients in this product line; rinse-off exposure is lower risk than leave-on products regardless.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Alba Botanica is a long-established plant-based personal care brand owned by Laure N, and markets itself on botanical sourcing and cruelty-free production. The brand holds USDA organic certification for many formulations and does not appear to have faced major recalls or documented safety violations related to contamination or misformulation. However, public disclosure on PFAS testing or intentional avoidance is not prominent in available marketing or third-party certifications. The brand's silence on PFAS reflects a broader industry gap; organic and botanical certifications do not yet mandate PFAS testing.
How it compares in its category
Plant-based shampoos like Alba Botanica sit in a lower-hazard segment compared to conventional sulfate-heavy or silicone-laden formulas, which may carry higher concerns for scalp irritation or bioaccumulation. They are comparable in safety profile to other indie and certified organic shampoo brands, though pricier. Versus mass-market conventional shampoos, botanical alternatives typically avoid synthetic fragrances and harsh detergents; versus ultra-premium salon lines, they offer similar botanical claims at lower cost but less clinical testing transparency.
If you buy it
Use as directed on the label; no special storage or heat precautions apply to liquid shampoo formulations. Check the ingredient list if you have known allergies to any plant extracts or preservatives; botanical products occasionally trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, to preserve botanical extract integrity. Replace when empty; no reuse or refill hazards are typical for this product class.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 75% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Alba Botanica has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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