Humectress Moisture Conditioner

Name: Humectress Moisture Conditioner
Brand: Nexxus

PFR Grade

Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution

Contains plastic packaging, silicones (Dimethicone, Amodimethicone), artificial fragrance, and harsh preservatives like DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, and Methylisothiazolinone, which are known sensitizers and formaldehyde releasers.

PFR Avoid

A moisturizing conditioner designed to fortify hair and lock in moisture. Contains silicones, artificial fragrance, and harsh preservatives.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

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This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Synthetic Plastic Content

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Nexxus's Humectress Moisture Conditioner is made from Plastic bottle, conditioner liquid (Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Caviar Extract, Behentrimonium Chloride, Fragrance (Parfum), Dipropylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Amodimethicone, Trehalose, Gluconolactone, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Potassium Chloride, Dmdm Hydantoin, Disodium EDTA, PEG-7 Propylheptyl Ether, Cetrimonium

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:Standard plastic

Various plastic chemicals

Source

Nexxus Humectress Moisture Conditioner

Health Risk

Potential skin irritation/sensitization from fragrance and isothiazolinones. DMDM Hydantoin is a formaldehyde releaser. Silicones can cause buildup.

Who Is Most At RiskEveryone

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.