Public Goods Shampoo Refill vs Shampoo: which is safer?
Public Goods Shampoo Refill is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Puracy
Public Goods Shampoo Refill
PFAS grade
A 100/100
Overall grade
B 88/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
aqueous surfactant-based liquid shampoo
Confidence
78%
Possible1,4-dioxane (surfactant byproduct)
PossibleFragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
PossibleBacterial or mold growth in refill container
Vanicream
Shampoo
PFAS grade
A 90/100
Overall grade
B 86/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
aqueous surfactant base, mineral oil, glycerin
Confidence
82%
Possible1,4-Dioxane (solvent contaminant)
Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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