Redken Color Extend Magnetics Shampoo
Lower concern for a rinse-off cosmetic with no known PFAS markers.
This rinse-off hair product lacks water or stain repellency claims, nonstick coatings, or aqueous-film-forming treatments that would trigger PFAS use. Redken makes no PFAS disclosures, and independent lab data is unavailable.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous shampoo base with silicones, polymers, surfactants
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Redken Color Extend Magnetics Shampoo is made of, ingredients and materials
Redken Color Extend Magnetics is a surfactant-based aqueous shampoo formulated with silicones and polymers designed to coat and protect color-treated hair. The silicone-polymer system (often dimethicone or amodimethicone variants) is rinse-off and does not accumulate systemically. No known hazardous preservative systems, heavy metals, or restricted dyes are listed in available product disclosures, and the rinse-off nature of shampoos means exposure duration is seconds to minutes.
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 undisclosed fragrance components
Shampoos list 'fragrance' as a catchall ingredient; Redken does not itemize fragrance constituents. Individuals with fragrance sensitivities or contact dermatitis may react. No specific allergen recalls are on record for this line.
Silicone and polymer buildup on hair
Repeated use of silicone-heavy formulas can accumulate on hair shafts, requiring periodic clarifying shampoos to remove. This is a cosmetic concern (dullness, weight) rather than a health hazard, but relevant to product performance over time.
1,4-dioxane contamination from surfactant manufacturing
Surfactant-based rinse-off cosmetics may contain trace 1,4-dioxane (VOCCR Group 2B hazard) from ethoxylation processes. Redken does not disclose testing or removal efforts. Exposure is minimal in a seconds-long rinse, but sensitive individuals may prefer brands that certify its absence.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Preservative-related irritation or contact sensitization
Standard cosmetic preservatives (typically methylisothiazolinone or parabens in rinse-off products) are used at levels with no hazard of this kind on record and quickly rinsed away. No documented issues with this product specifically, though sensitive scalps may react to any surfactant system.
Heavy metals
No recalls or disclosed heavy metal contamination in Redken Color Extend products. Mainstream U.S. cosmetics are subject to FDA limits on lead and other metals, though testing is not routine for all batches.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Redken (L'Oreal USA subsidiary) does not publicly disclose PFAS content or commit to PFAS phase-out, though the brand maintains general cosmetic safety compliance. No recalls or established safety controversies specific to this line are on record. Redken provides standard ingredient lists but does not pursue third-party certifications such as EWG Verified or Clean Beauty standards, relying instead on regulatory compliance.
How it compares in its category
This product sits in the mainstream color-care shampoo segment. It is chemically similar to comparable brands (Pantene Gold, Garnier Color Shield) in relying on silicone-polymer conditioning matrices. Unlike sulfate-free or natural-positioned alternatives, it uses standard anionic surfactants, which show lower concern at rinse-off concentrations but may be drying to some hair types. It does not stand out as a hazard outlier or as exceptionally transparent in safety communications.
If you buy it
Use as directed, small amount (dime-sized) lathered and rinsed thoroughly. No ingestion risk in normal use; accidental eye contact requires water rinse. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent contamination and preserve efficacy. Replace when empty; do not leave opened product in high-humidity bathrooms long-term, as standing water in bottles can promote microbial growth. Discontinue if scalp irritation occurs; patch test if you have known fragrance sensitivities.
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.
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