C

Is SheaMoisture PFAS-free?

Across 18 graded products, SheaMoisture averages C (75/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 18 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from SheaMoisture C or better, safest first

Shea Moisture Curl Shine Conditioner Coconut Hibiscus

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Shea Moisture Curl Shine Conditioner Coconut Hibiscus

water-based conditioner; coconut oil, shea butter, hibiscus extract

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern. Rinse-off liquid cosmetic with conventional botanical ingredients; no documented PFAS risk profile.

Risky category by default

SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Conditioner

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Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Conditioner

water-based conditioner with natural oils and botanical extracts

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, rinse-off leave-no-residue formula with no known PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

Shea Moisture Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Conditioner

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Shea Moisture Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Conditioner

coconut oil, shea butter, water-based conditioner

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, standard hair conditioner with no high-risk coating or treatment.

Risky category by default

Shea Moisture Curl & Shine Shampoo

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Shea Moisture Curl & Shine Shampoo

aqueous shampoo base with natural oils and botanical extracts

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; rinse-off cosmetic with no known PFAS-typical triggers.

Risky category by default

SheaMoisture Shampoo & Conditioner Bundle for Damaged Hair

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Shampoo & Conditioner Bundle for Damaged Hair

water-based shampoo and conditioner formulas

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, liquid personal care with no known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no disclosure.

Risky category by default

SheaMoisture Shea Moisture 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Shampoo

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Shea Moisture 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Shampoo

water-based shampoo (coconut oil, shea butter, glycerin, surfactants)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, liquid shampoos rarely need fluorochemical treatments.

Risky category by default

Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo

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Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo

Water-based shampoo formulation (surfactants, emollients, water)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for this liquid shampoo product; no known triggers present.

Risky category by default

Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo

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Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo

aqueous liquid shampoo (water, cleansers, plant extracts)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower-concern buy, no PFAS-prone application or treatments typical for this product category.

Risky category by default

Manuka Honey Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Shampoo Shea Moisture

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Manuka Honey Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Shampoo Shea Moisture

aqueous shampoo; carrier oils (mafura, shea), surfactants, humectants

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, liquid personal care with no typical PFAS triggers or brand silence on the issue.

Risky category by default

SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo

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Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo

water, coconut oil, hibiscus extract, mild surfactants (typical shampoo base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, standard shampoo with no known fluorochemical triggers.

Risky category by default

Shea Moisture Coconut Hibiscus Hold & Shine Daily Moisture Mist

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Shea Moisture Coconut Hibiscus Hold & Shine Daily Moisture Mist

Water-based leave-in hair & body mist; coconut oil, hibiscus, shea butter emulsion

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern product; no known PFAS drivers in formulation.

Risky category by default

SheaMoisture Curl Stretch Refresher Spray

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Curl Stretch Refresher Spray

water-based spray; aqueous emulsion cosmetic

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a standard leave-in hair spray, but no public commitment from SheaMoisture on PFAS avoidance.

Risky category by default

Shea Moisture Fruit Fusion Coconut Water Weightless Texture Spray

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Shea Moisture Fruit Fusion Coconut Water Weightless Texture Spray

Water, humectants, botanical extracts, standard cosmetic emulsifiers

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical cosmetic spray with no known PFAS drivers.

Risky category by default

Shea Moisture Bond Release Hair Spray

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Shea Moisture Bond Release Hair Spray

Water-based aerosol spray with plant-derived conditioning agents

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; no water-resistance coating triggers, but silent on chemical composition.

Risky category by default

SheaMoisture Instant Scalp Refresh Anti-Dandruff Spray

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Instant Scalp Refresh Anti-Dandruff Spray

Water-based spray cosmetic formula; no Teflon-type coating or Teflon-family coating coatings typical

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern; no PFAS-typical uses identified, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Shea Moisture Sugarcane Extract Meadowfoam Seed Miracle Strobe Shine Spray

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Shea Moisture Sugarcane Extract Meadowfoam Seed Miracle Strobe Shine Spray

Water, plant extracts (sugarcane, meadowfoam seed), glycerin, typical cosmetic emulsifiers and preservatives

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic spray; no known PFAS triggers, but brand silent on PFAS policy.

Risky category by default

Shea Moisture Yucca & Plantain Anti-Breakage Shine Mist

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Shea Moisture Yucca & Plantain Anti-Breakage Shine Mist

Water, plant extracts (yucca, plantain), emulsifiers, preservatives, typical leave-in spray cosmetic

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern; cosmetic spray with no known waterproofing or stain-resist treatment.

Risky category by default

SheaMoisture Miracle Styler Leave-In Treatment

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Miracle Styler Leave-In Treatment

Water-based leave-in cream (shea butter, glycerin, conditioners)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic leave-in; no PFAS triggers identified, but brand silent on sourcing.

Risky category by default

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