Creme of Nature · Hair Spray
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Shine Mist
Lower concern. Hair spray with no known PFAS-prone ingredients.
Hair shine mist with standard cosmetic water and emollients, no surfactants or coatings linked to PFAS. No brand disclosure on PFAS, but formulation suggests minimal risk.
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water, humectants, fragrance, preservatives
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 Pure Honey Shine Mist is a water-based spray, not an aerosol propellant product, built on a humectant core (honey extract) plus fragrance and preservatives. The absence of volatile organic propellants and silicones reduces typical hair spray hazards like respiratory irritation or silicone buildup. Water-based formulas are considered lower-risk for inhalation exposure compared to traditional aerosol or solvent-heavy alternatives.
The brand's record and disclosure
Creme of Nature is marketed under the SoftSheen-Carson umbrella (owned by Strength of Nature Brands). The brand does not publicly disclose detailed ingredient sourcing, fragrance composition, or preservative safety testing; ingredient transparency is typical for mass-market hair care rather than premium. No major recalls or safety controversies are documented for this product line. The brand's silence on PFAS aligns with industry norm for non-treated hair products.
How it compares in its category
Water-based shine mists occupy a lower-hazard niche than aerosol hairsprays or silicone serums. This product avoids propellant-related concerns and silicone accumulation issues; it sits in the safer mid-range of hair styling products. Comparable alternatives (e.g., cantu, carol's daughter) offer similar formulation profiles with equivalent safety profiles.
If you buy it
Use in well-ventilated spaces to avoid inhaling fragrance concentrates. Shake before each use to keep humectants evenly distributed. Store upright in cool, dry conditions to prevent mold growth in the pump or nozzle. Discard if you notice cloudiness, odor change, or separation, which may indicate preservative breakdown or microbial growth.
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.”
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Hair sprays with fragrance blends carry risk of scalp or respiratory sensitization, especially with repeated use. Creme of Nature does not disclose full fragrance components (protected as trade secret under cosmetic regulations), so specific allergen assessment is not possible from public data.
Preservative safety (formaldehyde releasers)
No documented use of formaldehyde releasers in Creme of Nature products based on available ingredient lists. Water-based formulas typically rely on phenoxyethanol or methylisothiazolinone, both of lower concern at approved use levels.
Microbial contamination (pump/nozzle)
Water-based products are more prone to bacterial or fungal growth in packaging if seals degrade or product sits unused. Regular use and proper storage (cool, dry, upright) minimize this risk.
Heavy metals in pigments
Shine mists are typically clear or lightly tinted and do not rely on pigment systems that would introduce lead or cadmium. No evidence of heavy metal contamination in this product type.
Inhalation risk from volatile components
Water-based formula eliminates volatile propellants and solvents common in aerosol hairsprays. Fragrance volatiles remain low-hazard at dilution levels typical for topical mists.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 78% 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.
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