Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner

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Is Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner healthy?

Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner scores 20/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner scores 20/100 -- a conventional drugstore conditioner stacking a silicone, the MCI/MIT preservative pair, phenoxyethanol, undisclosed fragrance, and EDTA.

How does Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner compare to other hair care?

Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner ranks #41 of 47 hair care in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is BASED Shampoo at 97/100.

Which ingredients drive Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Glycerin, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine count in its favor; Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone + Methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MIT), Phenoxyethanol are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner

Pantene
20 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 5
Owned by Procter & Gamble
Category Hair Care
Summary

Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner scores 20/100 -- a conventional drugstore conditioner stacking a silicone, the MCI/MIT preservative pair, phenoxyethanol, undisclosed fragrance, and EDTA. Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone is an amine-modified silicone that builds up on hair and is an environmentally persistent siloxane microplastic precursor. Methylchloroisothiazolinone + Methylisothiazolinone is the 'Kathon CG' pair, ACDS Contact Allergen of the Year 2013 and EU-restricted. The family-size (28.9 fl oz) version adds Red 33 + Yellow 5 synthetic dyes and behentrimonium methosulfate. Better than L'Oreal Elvive Conditioner (14/100) because no Behentrimonium / Cetrimonium Chloride dirty quats, no SLES, no Isopropyl Alcohol -- uses the cleaner Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine cationic instead. Strong Panthenol + Glycerin + Cetyl/Stearyl Alcohol payload. Owned by Procter & Gamble.

Key ingredients 13

Methylchloroisothiazolinone + Methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MIT)
Very Bad

The 'Kathon CG' preservative pair. MIT was named the American Contact Dermatitis Society's 'Contact Allergen of the Year 2013' after a documented epidemic of contact dermatitis cases. EU banned MIT in leave-on cosmetics in 2017 and limits MCI/MIT in rinse-off products to 0.0015%. EWG 5-7.

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Fragrance (Parfum)
Very Bad

Undisclosed fragrance blend with no itemized allergens.

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Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Bad

Amine-modified silicone; same siloxane microplastic precursor concerns as dimethicone with slightly better wash-out due to the amine groups. EWG 4.

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Phenoxyethanol
Bad

Synthetic preservative; EWG 4. EU restricted in baby products; potential dermal irritant.

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Disodium EDTA
Bad

Chelator; same penetration-enhancement and environmental-persistence concerns as Tetrasodium EDTA.

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Cetyl Alcohol
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Stearyl Alcohol
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Common acidulant and preservative — safe at typical use levels, neither beneficial nor harmful.

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Glycerin
Good

Humectant that draws moisture to the skin — a beneficial base ingredient.

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Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Good

Plant-derived cationic conditioning agent; significantly cleaner than the petroleum-derived Behentrimonium / Cetrimonium Chloride dirty quats. EWG 1-3.

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Glutamic Acid
Good

Amino acid; pH buffer with minor moisture-binding activity. Inert and well-tolerated.

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Histidine
Good

Amino acid; helps protect against UV-induced hair damage.

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Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)
Very Good

Provitamin B5; penetrates the hair shaft and demonstrably improves softness and elasticity (Greaves 1999). One of the most evidence-backed conditioning ingredients.

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