SheaMoisture Shampoo & Conditioner Bundle for Damaged Hair
Lower concern for liquid personal care without known PFAS triggers.
These water-based liquid formulas lack nonstick coatings, durable water repellency, or grease resistance typical of PFAS use. SheaMoisture makes no public PFAS disclosures.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water-based shampoo and conditioner formulas
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What SheaMoisture Shampoo Damaged Hair is made of, ingredients and materials
SheaMoisture shampoo and conditioner are water-based liquid formulas, meaning they lack the ceramic, enamel, or coating degradation risks of cookware or the microplastic shedding risk of some solid personal care products. The brand is known for using plant-derived ingredients (shea butter, coconut oil, essential oils) as primary actives rather than heavy synthetic surfactants, which lowers the probability of harsh chemical residues. Like all rinse-off shampoos, any trace contaminants are not intended to accumulate on skin or in the body; exposure is temporary and limited.
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
SheaMoisture products use essential oils and fragrance blends; no ingredient-level disclosure is published. Individuals with fragrance sensitivity, asthma, or dermatitis may experience reactions, though incidence is typical for the category and not product-specific.
Heavy metals
Plant-derived ingredients (shea butter, coconut oil, botanicals) can bioaccumulate trace cadmium or lead depending on soil and source. SheaMoisture does not publish supplier testing or metal screening data, so residual levels cannot be independently verified.
Source, FDA ↗Bacterial or mold growth in opened product
Water-based formulas are more prone to microbial contamination than oil-based or highly preservative-laden products if stored in humid environments or left open. Proper storage and timely use minimize this risk.
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 formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea) have been identified in publicly available ingredient lists for this product. Standard preservative systems used are not known to release formaldehyde.
Source, ATSDR ↗1,4-dioxane contamination
1,4-dioxane is a manufacturing byproduct of some surfactants but is not reported in testing records for SheaMoisture products. No recalls or public health alerts link this brand to 1,4-dioxane.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
SheaMoisture has no published recalls for contamination, heavy metals, or formaldehyde releasers in this product line as of available records. The brand does not publish detailed ingredient sourcing, third-party testing, or PFAS avoidance statements, which limits independent verification of safety claims. The company is majority-owned by Unilever (acquired 2017) but maintains separate marketing; parent-company standards may apply but are not explicitly stated for this line. No certifications such as EWG Verified, USDA Organic, or Clean Beauty are claimed on the bundle.
How it compares in its category
Water-based shampoos and conditioners are inherently lower-risk than powder or solid formats because they do not concentrate or release volatile organic compounds during heating or mixing. SheaMoisture's focus on botanical ingredients aligns with a cleaner-label trend in the category, though this does not guarantee absence of synthetic preservatives or fragrance compounds. Comparable brands (Cantu, Carol's Daughter, mainstream drugstore shampoos) similarly lack detailed public safety testing; SheaMoisture is neither significantly more transparent nor less so than category peers.
If you buy it
Store bottles in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to slow degradation of plant-derived active ingredients and prevent mold growth in opened containers. Use within 12 months of opening to minimize bacterial contamination risk, as water-based formulas without high preservative loads are more susceptible to microbial growth if stored improperly. Rinse thoroughly after shampooing and conditioning to minimize skin contact time and remove residue. Do not ingest; standard child-safety precautions apply.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- SheaMoisture has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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