VERB Volume Conditioner
Low-medium risk; no PFAS signals in standard hair conditioner.
This rinse-off conditioner contains typical cosmetic formulations without water-repellent, stain-resistant, or nonstick treatments. The brand makes no PFAS claims.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Water-based conditioning emulsion (typical cosmetic formulation)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What VERB Volume Conditioner is made of, ingredients and materials
VERB Volume Conditioner is a water-based emulsion typical of modern hair conditioners, combining water, conditioning agents (usually silicones or plant-derived polymers), humectants, and preservatives. The water base and absence of volatile organic compounds mean it does not off-gas the way solvent-heavy products might. No reformulation red flags or known hazardous ingredient substitutions are on record for this product line.
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.
1,4-dioxane (trace contaminant in emulsifiers)
Water-based conditioners may contain ethoxylated ingredients (e.g., cetyl alcohol ethoxylates) that can harbor trace 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct. Verb does not publicly disclose supplier testing for this contaminant, but levels in rinse-off products are generally considered low-exposure.
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
VERB Volume Conditioner contains fragrance listed as a single ingredient without component breakdown. Individuals with contact dermatitis or fragrance sensitivity may react; the product is not hypoallergenic or fragrance-free.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Preservative efficacy and microbial growth
No recalls or contamination events are documented. Standard cosmetic preservatives (likely methylisothiazolinone or phenoxyethanol variants in mainstream conditioners) are used at regulated levels. Risk of bacterial or mold growth is minimal with normal storage and cap closure.
Heavy metals
VERB's products are not known to use high-pigment colorants that would concentrate lead, cadmium, or arsenic. Water-based conditioners do not typically accumulate metals; no testing anomalies or complaints are on record.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Modern conditioners have moved away from imidazolidinyl urea and dmdm hydantoin; VERB's preserved formulation does not signal use of these older preservative classes based on brand positioning.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Verb maintains a simplified ingredient philosophy marketed toward transparency, though the brand has not pursued third-party certifications like Leaping Bunny or EWG verification. No product recalls, litigation, or established safety controversies are documented for this conditioner. The brand's PFAS stance remains undisclosed publicly, consistent with many mainstream cosmetic brands that do not actively market PFAS avoidance.
How it compares in its category
VERB's formulation sits in the mainstream safety tier, cleaner than legacy brands still using high silicone loads or parabens as primary preservatives, but not as rigorously audited as certified organic or clean-beauty certified competitors. Most commercial conditioners at this price point carry similar ingredient profiles and risk profiles. No material advantage or disadvantage versus mass-market alternatives.
If you buy it
Apply to damp hair, avoid contact with eyes and scalp if sensitive. Store at room temperature away from direct heat or sunlight to preserve preservative efficacy. Replace when product separates visibly or shows signs of mold (rare but possible if water enters the bottle). Discontinue use if scalp irritation develops; patch test if you have known fragrance or preservative 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
- Verb has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to VERB Volume Conditioner?
- Water, conditioning agents, organic plant extracts
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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- 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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