Briogeo Farewell Frizz Smoothing Conditioner
Low-medium risk; standard rinse-off product with no reported red flags.
This rinse-off conditioner has no water-repellent coatings or nonstick surfaces. Briogeo makes no PFAS claims or fluorinated ingredient disclosures.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous liquid conditioner base (water, silicones, standard emulsifiers)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Briogeo Farewell Frizz Conditioner is made of, ingredients and materials
Briogeo Farewell Frizz uses a water and silicone base typical of modern conditioners, with emulsifiers and botanical extracts (argan oil, coconut oil, keratin). Silicones remain on the hair surface after rinsing and do not penetrate skin or enter the body systemically. The aqueous rinse-off format means exposure duration is seconds to minutes, not hours, which substantially lowers any leaching or absorption risk compared to leave-on 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
Briogeo Farewell Frizz contains fragrance blend and essential oils (coconut, argan) that may trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive scalps. Rinse-off format minimizes skin contact time, but individuals with fragrance sensitivity should patch-test or choose unscented alternatives.
1,4-dioxane (solvent contaminant)
1,4-dioxane is a potential trace contaminant in products using ethoxylated emulsifiers or surfactants, not an intentional ingredient. Briogeo does not disclose 1,4-dioxane testing. Risk is low in rinse-off conditioners due to brief skin exposure, but no public data confirms absence.
Silicone buildup on hair
Repeated silicone conditioner use can deposit residue on hair shaft over weeks, dulling shine or causing limpness in some hair types. This is not a health hazard but a cosmetic performance issue. Regular clarifying shampoo or chelating treatment every 2-4 weeks mitigates visible buildup.
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 heavy-metal contamination (lead, cadmium, arsenic) has been reported for this product or brand. Botanical extracts carry theoretical accumulation risk if sourced from contaminated soils, but Briogeo does not disclose third-party heavy-metal testing for this conditioner.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Briogeo markets this line as paraben and formaldehyde-free. No formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea) are listed in the ingredient deck. Standard rinse-off conditioners rarely use such preservatives due to brief contact time.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Briogeo does not prominently disclose PFAS testing or avoidance policies on this product. The brand markets itself as clean beauty and is cruelty-free certified and typically free of common irritants (sulfates, parabens, silicones in some lines), but transparency on PFOA, PFOS, or other per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds is not on record. No recalls or safety controversies have been established for this specific conditioner.
How it compares in its category
This conditioner sits in the mid-to-premium rinse-off segment alongside brands like SheaMoisture and Cantu. Silicone-based conditioners are standard industry practice and are generally recognized as low concern for rinse-off use by dermatologists. Briogeo's formulation is conventional; it offers no lower or higher hazard profile than other branded silicone conditioners at this price point, though some competitors offer explicit heavy-metal or PFAS testing results.
If you buy it
Use as directed, apply to damp hair, leave for 1-3 minutes, rinse thoroughly with water. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat or sunlight to preserve emulsifier stability and prevent separation. If you experience scalp irritation or allergic reaction (rare with this formula), discontinue and patch-test on a small section first. Replace when product separates, smells off, or consistency visibly changes, typically within 12-18 months of opening.
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
- Briogeo has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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- Water, conditioning agents, organic plant extracts
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3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based conditioner, typical surfactants and botanical extracts
- 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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