Deodorant Stick vs Mineral Deodorant Roll On: which is safer?
Crystal Mineral Deodorant Roll On is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Crystal
Deodorant Stick
PFAS grade
A 100/100
Overall grade
B 86/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
mineral salts (potassium alum complex), water-based
Confidence
78%
PossibleHeavy metals in mineral base
ReportedSkin sensitization or irritation
Our pick
Crystal
Mineral Deodorant Roll On
PFAS grade
A 100/100
Overall grade
A 92/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
mineral salts (potassium alum or ammonium alum)
Confidence
78%
PossibleFragrance allergens and sensitizers
PossibleSystemic alum absorption (chronic exposure)
Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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