kin+Kind Sensitive Skin Dog Shampoo
Lower concern; liquid cosmetics rarely require PFAS, but brand provides no transparency.
This liquid dog shampoo contains no known PFAS-triggering ingredients like water-repellent coating, stain-resist, or nonstick coatings. The brand provides no public PFAS disclosure or independent lab data.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous liquid shampoo formulation
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What kin+Kind Sensitive Skin Dog Shampoo is made of, ingredients and materials
Kin+Kind Sensitive Skin Dog Shampoo is an aqueous liquid formulation, meaning water is the base with surfactants (cleaning agents), preservatives, and fragrance/botanical extracts added. Liquid shampoos do not require Teflon-type coating coatings or high-heat processing like some solid cosmetics, reducing risk of volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing or thermal breakdown. The 'sensitive skin' positioning suggests reduced sulfate and dye content, though specific proprietary ingredients are not fully disclosed.
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.
Preservative-related skin irritation
Liquid shampoos require preservatives to prevent bacterial/fungal growth; common ones (methylisothiazolinone, parabens) can trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive dogs despite the product's 'sensitive skin' label. No specific allergen incidents on record for this brand, but risk is present in any aqueous cosmetic.
Fragrance allergens
Fragrance compounds (whether synthetic or botanical extract) are common contact sensitizers in topical products. The ingredient list does not specify whether fragrance is disclosed as 'fragrance' (masking multiple allergens) or itemized; this opacity is typical for dog shampoos but limits consumer ability to identify problematic compounds.
1,4-dioxane (trace contaminant from surfactants)
Some ethoxylated surfactants used in shampoos can contain residual 1,4-dioxane (a probable human carcinogen) as a manufacturing byproduct; this is not specific to Kin+Kind but is an industry-wide unregulated trace risk in aqueous cosmetics. No testing data publicly available for this brand.
Undisclosed ingredient opacity
Kin+Kind does not publish full ingredient panels or disclose preservative type, surfactant sourcing, or testing standards on product labeling or website. This limits pre-purchase hazard assessment relative to brands with full transparency, though it does not prove contamination.
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 recalls or detected contamination documented for Kin+Kind products. However, liquid shampoos with plant-based marketing sometimes contain minimal botanical extracts from uncontrolled sources; lead and cadmium uptake in botanicals is a minor but unmonitored category-wide risk.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Kin+Kind maintains minimal public disclosure on ingredient sourcing, preservative systems, or third-party testing; no published safety certifications (Leaping Bunny, EWG Verified, etc.) are documented. The brand has not faced major product recalls or regulatory actions on record. However, the silent stance on PFAS and lack of ingredient-level transparency limits confidence in manufacturing safeguards for potential trace contaminants.
How it compares in its category
Dog shampoos are less heavily regulated than human cosmetics in many jurisdictions, so ingredient disclosure standards vary widely. Kin+Kind's formulation falls in the mid-market 'natural-leaning' segment, typically lower in synthetic dyes and sulfates than budget brands but less third-party verified than premium/clinical alternatives (e.g., veterinary-prescribed or EWG-listed brands). Liquid format is inherently lower-risk than powder shampoos for inhalation or residue buildup.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent preservative degradation. Use only as directed (rinse thoroughly after application to minimize skin contact time). Discontinue if your dog shows signs of irritation (redness, scratching, hair loss) and patch-test on a small area first if the dog has known sensitivities. Replace if the product shows visible separation, odor change, or texture degradation, as these signal preservative system failure.
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
- Kin+Kind has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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