Creme of Nature · Hair Spray
Creme of Nature Argan Oil Perfect 7 Leave-In Treatment
Lower concern. Oil-based cosmetic with no known PFAS-prone components.
Leave-in hair treatment based on natural argan oil. No waterproofing, stain resistance, or Teflon-family coating coatings typical of PFAS products. Typical cosmetic formulation presents lower PFAS risk.
Shop Creme of Nature on Amazon →Material
argan oil, plant-based leave-in conditioner
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Creme of Nature Argan Oil Perfect 7 is a leave-in conditioning spray built on argan oil, a lipid extract from the argan tree kernel that does not volatilize or degrade into harmful compounds under normal use. Leave-in sprays differ from rinse-off products because residue remains on hair and scalp; argan oil's fatty acid profile (oleic and linoleic acid dominant) is generally stable and does not undergo oxidation or chemical breakdown at room temperature or under typical UV exposure on hair. The formulation likely contains water, emulsifiers, and fragrance to create a sprayable suspension, but argan oil itself carries minimal toxicological concern for topical use.
The brand's record and disclosure
Creme of Nature is a mass-market brand owned by Sundial Brands and does not prominently disclose full ingredient sourcing, third-party testing, or heavy metals screening on its public materials. The brand has no widely documented safety recalls or regulatory warnings related to this product line as of available records. However, the brand does not voluntarily pursue certifications such as ECOCERT or heavy metals testing transparency, which limits independent verification of contamination risks in sourced botanicals.
How it compares in its category
Leave-in hair conditioners vary widely: silicone-based sprays risk buildup; alcohol-heavy formulas can dry scalp; oil-based leave-ins like this one avoid volatile solvents and are less likely to off-gas. Argan oil formulations sit in the middle tier of transparency and cost, offering better ingredient stability than synthetic polymer sprays but less third-party validation than premium botanical brands. This product's main trade-off is brand transparency rather than inherent material risk.
If you buy it
Apply to damp hair and avoid direct scalp saturation to prevent buildup over weeks of use. Argan oil does not require heat activation and should not be used before blow-drying at high temperatures, as oils can reduce hair's ability to release moisture (though argan oil itself does not volatilize into fume hazards). Replace the bottle if you notice separation, discoloration, or rancid odor, which would indicate oxidation; typical shelf life is 12-24 months after opening. Discontinue use if scalp irritation or contact dermatitis develops, though such reactions are uncommon with argan oil alone.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Heavy metals in botanical sourcing
Argan oil sourced from Morocco may accumulate trace cadmium or lead depending on soil conditions; Creme of Nature does not publish heavy metals testing for this product. Risk is low for occasional use on hair but present if sourcing or soil quality is not monitored.
Fragrance allergens
Leave-in products maintain fragrance compounds on hair and scalp for extended periods. If this formulation contains undisclosed fragrance components (common in mass-market brands), sensitized individuals may experience scalp irritation or contact dermatitis; no specific fragrance allergen list is publicly available for this product.
Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives
Water-based cosmetic sprays typically require preservatives; imidazolidinyl urea or dmdm hydantoin (formaldehyde releasers) are cost-effective choices used in some mass-market leave-in products. Creme of Nature's ingredient list would clarify this, but the brand does not highlight preservative type on packaging or marketing materials.
1,4-dioxane contamination in emulsifiers
If the formulation uses ethoxylated emulsifiers (common in spray formulations), 1,4-dioxane can be a trace contaminant from manufacturing. Risk is minimal for topical hair use but present depending on supplier quality controls, which are not disclosed.
Oxidation and rancidity over time
User reports and product reviews indicate some bottles develop off-odors or separation within 6-12 months, consistent with lipid oxidation in inadequate packaging or storage. While not acutely toxic, oxidized oils lose efficacy and may irritate sensitive scalps if antioxidants are not sufficient in the formulation.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 82% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
More hair spray grades
How we score: every product runs through the same public 0–100 rubric based on materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls. See the full methodology → Spotted a mistake? Report an error.