Redken Acidic Grow Full System Densifying Conditioner
Low-Medium risk. Rinse-off formula with no known PFAS triggers.
This rinse-off conditioner uses typical polymers and silicones without waterproofing, grease-resistant coatings, or nonstick treatments where PFAS appear. Redken makes no public PFAS claims but the ingredient type keeps this product in lower-concern range.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous conditioning emulsion with polymers and silicones
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Redken Acidic Grow Full System Conditioner is made of, ingredients and materials
Redken Acidic Grow conditioner is a water-based emulsion combining silicones (for slip and shine), cationic polymers (for conditioning deposit), and humectants typical of mainstream salon conditioners. The 'acidic' formulation refers to pH tuning to close hair cuticles, not a hazardous acid concentration. No reported use of Teflon-type coating, waxes, or metallic compounds that would trigger acute toxicity concerns in a rinse-off product.
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 and sensitizers
Redken Acidic Grow contains fragrance as listed ingredient; no specific allergen declaration on standard labeling. Individual sensitivity varies; patch testing recommended for those with known fragrance intolerance or sensitive scalp.
1,4-dioxane contamination (residual from synthesis)
Surfactants and emulsifiers used in conditioners can carry trace 1,4-dioxane as manufacturing byproduct. Redken does not publicly disclose testing or removal protocols. Risk is low in rinse-off format, but not independently verified for this specific product.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No documented use of formaldehyde-releasing preservatives in current Redken Acidic Grow formulations. Standard industry practice favors lower-concern alternatives; no recalls or alerts on file for this product.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Conditioners do not typically employ pigments requiring heavy metal stabilizers. No published data suggests lead, cadmium, or arsenic in this product; regulatory compliance expected for mass-market salon brands.
Source, FDA ↗Microplastic microbeads
Redken Acidic Grow does not list polyethylene or polypropylene microbeads as exfoliants. This is a conditioning emulsion, not a scrub or physical exfoliant product.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Redken is owned by L'Oreal and subject to EU cosmetic ingredient restrictions and voluntary US industry standards, but makes no public commitment to PFAS avoidance or independent third-party testing. The brand has no documented major recalls or chemical controversies specific to this product line. Full ingredient disclosure is available on pack and manufacturer websites, which is standard practice for the category.
How it compares in its category
This product sits in the mainstream premium segment, comparable to other salon-grade conditioners (Pantene Gold Series, SheaMoisture formulas) in composition and hazard profile. Rinse-off conditioners present lower exposure risk than leave-on products because contact time is brief and dilution occurs. No material advantage or disadvantage versus comparable mass-market or prestige alternatives in terms of established safety data.
If you buy it
Apply to damp hair, leave for 1-3 minutes, rinse thoroughly with water. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; rinse immediately if irritation occurs. Store at room temperature away from direct heat; do not apply to scalp or leave on skin. Discontinue use if rash, itching, or persistent irritation develops and consult a dermatologist.
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
- Redken has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Redken Acidic Grow Full System Densifying Conditioner?
- Water, conditioning agents, organic plant extracts
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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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
- Heavy metals
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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