Deodorant Stick vs Tom s of Maine Long Lasting Deodorant: which is safer?
Tom s of Maine Long Lasting Deodorant 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
Tom's of Maine
Tom s of Maine Long Lasting Deodorant
PFAS grade
A 100/100
Overall grade
A 92/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
mineral-based powder, baking soda, plant oils
Confidence
78%
PossibleBaking soda skin irritation (pH/alkalinity)
PossibleFragrance allergens (essential oils)
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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