Aussie Total Miracle Conditioner for Damaged Hair, 12.1 fl oz
Lower concern for a rinse-off cosmetic, but the brand offers no PFAS transparency.
This rinse-off conditioner has no disclosed PFAS-bearing additives, coatings, or water-repellent treatments. As a liquid that washes away, PFAS migration risk is inherently lower.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous conditioner, no intentional PFAS-bearing ingredients disclosed
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Aussie Total Miracle Conditioner fl is made of, ingredients and materials
Aussie Total Miracle Conditioner is an aqueous rinse-off product, meaning active ingredients wash away after use rather than remaining on skin or in the body. The formula contains standard conditioning agents (silicones, emollients, humectants) typical of drugstore hair care. No known intentional addition of restricted heavy metals, allergen-triggering preservatives at high concentration, or formaldehyde-releasing agents has been documented for this 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.
1,4-dioxane (cosmetic contaminant)
Aqueous conditioners may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct of ethoxylated surfactant synthesis. Aussie does not disclose testing for this contaminant, so presence cannot be ruled out, though rinse-off status and typical low residual levels limit exposure risk.
Fragrance allergens
This product lists fragrance (parfum) as an ingredient. Common allergens in cosmetic fragrances (limonene, linalool, cinnamyl alcohol) may trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals, though full fragrance disclosure is not required under current US regulations.
Preservative-related irritation
Phenoxyethanol or methylisothiazolinone (common conditioner preservatives) can cause scalp irritation or allergic contact dermatitis in a small percentage of users. Aussie's specific preservative blend is not fully disclosed on the label.
Plastic packaging leachables
The 12.1 fl oz plastic bottle may leach small amounts of BPA or other monomers over extended storage, especially if exposed to heat. Risk is minimal for typical shelf-stable use, but long-term or heated storage increases potential for chemical migration into the product.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
No documented cases of lead, cadmium, or arsenic contamination in Aussie conditioner formulations. However, the brand does not publish third-party heavy metal testing results, so independent verification is unavailable.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Aussie (owned by Procter & Gamble) does not publish detailed ingredient sourcing, heavy metal testing, or PFAS avoidance statements for this product. The brand complies with FDA and international cosmetic ingredient regulations but remains silent on transparency initiatives like EWG certification or third-party heavy metal audits. No product-specific recalls or safety warnings have been issued for this conditioner formulation.
How it compares in its category
This product sits in the mainstream drugstore conditioner segment, where formulations are largely standardized and regulated. It lacks third-party certifications (organic, sulfate-free verified, heavy-metal tested) that some premium or indie brands advertise. Safety profile is comparable to other mass-market conditioners; no particular advantage or disadvantage in hazard exposure relative to similar price-point competitors.
If you buy it
Apply to damp hair, leave for 1-2 minutes, and rinse thoroughly with water. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent packaging degradation and potential leaching from the bottle. Discontinue if you develop scalp irritation or itching; rinse-off products rarely cause systemic absorption, but individual sensitivities vary. Replace every 6-12 months or when separation or odor changes occur, as preservative efficacy degrades over time.
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
- Aussie has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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