D

Is Rahua PFAS-free?

Across 15 graded products, Rahua averages D (68/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 12 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Rahua C or better, safest first

Rahua Classic Shampoo

Rahua

Classic Shampoo

Water-based shampoo (surfactants, botanical extracts)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; typical rinse-off shampoo with no known PFAS-risk ingredients, but brand does not disclose PFAS sourcing.

Risky category by default

Rahua Hydration Shampoo

Rahua

Hydration Shampoo

water-based shampoo formula (primary ingredients)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern choice; liquid cosmetics rarely require PFAS, but Rahua doesn't publicly disclose ingredients or test results.

Risky category by default

Rahua Voluminous Shampoo

Rahua

Voluminous Shampoo

aqueous cosmetic formula (liquid shampoo)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; a liquid shampoo product lacks common PFAS application categories, but no public disclosure from brand.

Risky category by default

Rahua Aloe Vera Shampoo

Rahua

Aloe Vera Shampoo

aqueous shampoo with botanical extracts

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, liquid cosmetics rarely require PFAS; no red flags identified.

Risky category by default

Rahua Scalp Exfoliating Shampoo

Rahua

Scalp Exfoliating Shampoo

Water-based shampoo (aqueous surfactant blend)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern, typical rinse-off shampoo with no known PFAS application, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Enchanted Island Shampoo | Rahua | Strengthen & Nourish Damaged Hair 18 oz

Rahua

Enchanted Island Shampoo | Rahua | Strengthen & Nourish Damaged Hair 18 oz

aqueous shampoo base, plant-derived botanical extracts

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, liquid cosmetic with no known fluorochemical triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Rahua Enchanted Island Shampoo

Rahua

Enchanted Island Shampoo

plant-based oils, botanical extracts, aqueous surfactants

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for this liquid shampoo; no known treatment triggers, but brand transparency is absent.

Risky category by default

Rahua Color Full Shampoo

Rahua

Color Full Shampoo

Water-based liquid shampoo with botanical extracts

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS risk; typical liquid shampoo formulation unlikely to require PFAS, but brand transparency is absent.

Risky category by default

Rahua Enchanted Island Salt Spray

Rahua

Enchanted Island Salt Spray

Salt spray with water and mineral/botanical actives

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern product; salt spray formula unlikely to require PFAS, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Rahua Hydration Detangler with UV Barrier

Rahua

Hydration Detangler with UV Barrier

aqueous conditioning agents, oils, humectants (typical leave-in detangler)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off cosmetic, but brand transparency is absent.

Risky category by default

Rahua Color Full Glossing Oil Mist

Rahua

Color Full Glossing Oil Mist

Oil mist spray (cosmetic oil base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS risk, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Rahua Leave-In Treatment Light

Rahua

Leave-In Treatment Light

Plant oils and conditioning ingredients (leave-in treatment liquid/cream)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; typical leave-in hair treatment with no known PFAS drivers, but brand silent on sourcing.

Risky category by default

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Rahua Defining Hair Spray

Rahua

Defining Hair Spray

aerosol spray formulation (propellant, resin, alcohol base)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient public data; hair sprays rarely disclose PFAS use but aerosol formulations carry moderate risk.

Risky category by default

Rahua Voluminous Hair Spray

Rahua

Voluminous Hair Spray

Aerosol spray formulation with hold polymers

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses aerosol propellants and water-resistance additives.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Rahua Heat Protectant Shield Travel Size

Rahua

Heat Protectant Shield Travel Size

silicone-based heat protectant spray (dimethicone polymers presumed)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses spray formulation; heat protectants often contain silicones that may harbor PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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