64/100

Personal Care

Conventional Shampoo

Low burden — Conventional Shampoo is a relatively low-burden choice.

Shampoo with parabens and harsh surfactants.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
3
Everyday exposure
5
Persistence
2

Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 64 places conventional shampoo in the Low band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. Leave-on and rinse-off products add up across the day. Simpler, paraben- and fragrance-free formulas reduce the cumulative load.

Cleaner swap → Paraben-free, simpler formulas.
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Frequently asked questions

Is conventional shampoo a toxic exposure?

Conventional Shampoo has a Detox Score of 64 out of 100 (Low burden), which means it is a relatively low-burden choice. Leave-on and rinse-off products add up across the day. Simpler, paraben- and fragrance-free formulas reduce the cumulative load.

What is a safer alternative to conventional shampoo?

A lower-exposure swap for conventional shampoo is: Paraben-free, simpler formulas. Leave-on and rinse-off products add up across the day. Simpler, paraben- and fragrance-free formulas reduce the cumulative load.

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