Biotin B-Complex Thickening Shampoo
Low PFAS risk. No evidence of intentional fluorinated treatments.
Biotin B-Complex Thickening Shampoo contains standard hair-care ingredients without known PFAS. Avalon Organics makes no PFAS disclosures, but liquid cosmetics rarely require water-repellent coatings that drive PFAS use.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Water, botanical extracts, conditioning agents
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Biotin B-Complex Thickening Shampoo is made of, ingredients and materials
Avalon Organics Biotin B-Complex Shampoo is a water-based formula with botanical extracts and conditioning agents designed to thicken hair. The ingredient list relies on plant-derived compounds rather than synthetic polymers or heavy actives, which reduces exposure to common cosmetic contaminants. Water as the primary solvent and absence of documented problematic preservatives or colorants in this product line keeps the chemical profile routine for personal care.
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
Botanical extract-based formulas often include essential oils or fragrance compounds that may trigger contact dermatitis or sensitization in users with fragrance sensitivity; no specific allergen statement on record for this 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
Plant-derived ingredients can accumulate trace metals (lead, cadmium, arsenic) from soil, but Avalon Organics does not publish third-party testing data for this product, leaving exposure level unverified.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
No established recalls or regulatory warnings for this specific product; botanical-forward formulas often use gentler preservatives, but ingredient label review is needed to confirm absence of formaldehyde-releasing compounds.
Source, ATSDR ↗1,4-dioxane contamination
Shampoo formulas can contain 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct in ethoxylated surfactants; Avalon Organics does not disclose testing for this contaminant, and the absence of public data does not confirm its absence.
Microplastics
This product is a liquid shampoo, not a scrub or exfoliant, so physical microbeads are unlikely; however, some conditioning polymers used in thickening formulas may persist in aquatic environments.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Avalon Organics markets itself as an organic and plant-based brand with long retail presence, though the parent company (Seventh Generation, later acquired) has not published detailed PFAS testing data. The brand carries no publicized safety recalls or regulatory actions tied to this product. Ingredient transparency is moderate; the brand lists components but does not disclose third-party testing or heavy metal screening on packaging or website.
How it compares in its category
Biotin shampoos are a common category; this one positions as organic and sulfate-free, which aligns with reduced-chemical positioning compared to conventional thickening shampoos. Botanical thickening agents (often starch or plant gums) carry lower concern than synthetic silicones or dimethicone in some contexts, though performance and durability differ. Price and accessibility place it mid-market, not premium laboratory-verified or budget commodity.
If you buy it
Use as directed on damp hair; no special storage beyond cool, dry conditions away from direct sunlight. Shampoo does not require heat application or prolonged skin contact, minimizing residue exposure. Replace when empty or if formula visibly separates or develops odor; standard shelf life for liquid cosmetics is 2-3 years unopened. Discontinue if irritation or rash develops and patch-test if sensitive to fragrances or botanicals.
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
- Avalon Organics has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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