Aunt Jackie's Power Wash Intense Moisture Clarifying Shampoo
Lower concern. No PFAS indicators typical for liquid shampoo.
This liquid shampoo has no disclosed PFAS use or typical PFAS applications like waterproofing or nonstick properties. Brand silence on PFAS is standard for most cosmetics, and no public lab data is available.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous shampoo base, surfactants, conditioning agents
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Aunt Jackie's Power Wash Intense Shampoo is made of, ingredients and materials
Aunt Jackie's Power Wash is an aqueous shampoo base containing anionic surfactants (likely sodium lauryl sulfate or similar), conditioning polymers, and water as the primary ingredients. Clarifying shampoos of this type are designed to strip buildup and contain no known toxic coatings, binders, or adhesives that plague cookware or textiles. The liquid format eliminates concerns around talc contamination or flame retardant additives seen in powdered or solid personal care products.
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 (undisclosed components)
Shampoo lists 'fragrance' as a proprietary blend; specific allergens such as limonene or eugenol are not itemized on label. Individual sensitivity to fragrance is common but unpredictable and not a product defect.
Scalp irritation from surfactant concentration
Clarifying shampoos intentionally use higher surfactant loads; consumer reviews cite occasional dryness or irritation, consistent with product function rather than contamination. This is expected and manageable with frequency adjustment.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
1,4-dioxane (surfactant byproduct)
No independent testing or regulatory action has documented 1,4-dioxane contamination in Aunt Jackie's products. Trace levels may occur in any sulfate-based shampoo during manufacture, but no manufacturer disclosure or recall suggests exceedance of concern.
Heavy metals
No lead, cadmium, or arsenic contamination has been reported in this shampoo or brand line. Liquid aqueous formulations carry lower contamination risk than mineral-based or talc-containing products.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Clarifying shampoos do not typically contain formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (imidazolidinyl urea, DMDM hydantoin); no recall or testing evidence suggests use in this product.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Aunt Jackie's is a mass-market hair care brand owned by Godrej & Boyce; no major safety recalls or regulatory enforcement actions are on record for this specific product. The brand does not publicly disclose full ingredient sourcing or third-party certifications (organic, cruelty-free, sulfate-free claims vary by line). No independent testing or controversy regarding heavy metals, formaldehyde releasers, or allergen contamination has been documented for this shampoo.
How it compares in its category
Clarifying shampoos are a standard hair care category with few inherent safety barriers; Aunt Jackie's Power Wash sits in the typical mass-market segment alongside brands like SheaMoisture and Carol's Daughter. Unlike premium salon lines, it does not advertise third-party toxin testing or clean beauty certifications. Its surfactant-heavy formulation is consistent with affordable clarifying products and carries no documented greater or lesser risk than direct competitors.
If you buy it
Store the bottle upright at room temperature away from direct sunlight to prevent degradation of conditioning polymers. Use 1-2 times per week as directed; overuse of clarifying shampoo can dry hair and scalp, but poses no chemical accumulation risk. No special disposal precautions are needed beyond standard household waste. Discontinue if rash, itching, or irritation develops, as fragrance sensitivity is the most common individual reaction in this category.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Aunt Jackie's has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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