Old Spice · Deodorant
Old Spice Men's High Endurance Antiperspirant Deodorant
Lower PFAS concern for this category, but Old Spice has not disclosed formula transparency.
Old Spice antiperspirant/deodorant is a cosmetic stick without the water-repellency or nonstick coatings that typically require PFAS. Standard formulas in this category (aluminum salts, waxes, talc or mineral bases) carry lower inherent PFAS risk.
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aluminum-based stick with mineral/wax binders
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Old Spice High Endurance is an aluminum-based stick antiperspirant, typically formulated with aluminum zirconium or aluminum chlorohydrate as the active agent, bound with mineral waxes and emollients. The stick format minimizes solvent use and avoids spray inhalation risks. Aluminum compounds in antiperspirants are applied topically at low doses and have a decades-long safety record in dermatological use, though some consumers prefer to avoid aluminum entirely.
The brand's record and disclosure
Old Spice (owned by Procter & Gamble) does not publicly disclose detailed fragrance composition or PFAS testing results for this product. P&G has faced no major recalls or regulatory actions specific to this deodorant line. The brand provides standard ingredient lists on packaging and websites but does not voluntarily publish third-party testing data or certifications for contaminants or allergen sensitivity.
How it compares in its category
This product is a conventional aluminum antiperspirant, the most common category; efficacy and safety profile align with market standard. Alternative options include aluminum-free deodorants (which do not prevent sweat), crystal deodorants (mineral salts with limited efficacy claims), and natural/plant-based formulations (more variable performance and allergen disclosure). Old Spice's price point and availability make it a mainstream, low-cost choice without premium transparency or eco-certifications.
If you buy it
Apply to clean, dry skin (typically underarms); do not use on broken or irritated skin. Reapply as directed or after heavy sweating or showering. If irritation, rash, or allergic reaction develops (particularly to fragrance), discontinue and patch-test on a small area first before regular use. Replace stick when depleted or if surface cracking occurs; do not heat or leave in direct sunlight, as wax binders may soften.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Fragrance allergens and sensitivizers
Old Spice uses proprietary fragrance blends that are not itemized on packaging; fragrance is a known contact allergen and irritant for a subset of users. No specific allergen data is published by the brand for this product.
Aluminum compound systemic absorption
Topical aluminum antiperspirant use has not been linked to clinically significant systemic absorption or neurotoxicity in peer-reviewed epidemiological studies. However, some consumer groups and advocacy organizations continue to raise concerns about long-term accumulation; this remains a topic of ongoing scientific debate rather than established hazard.
Talc or talc-derived mineral contamination
Old Spice High Endurance does not list talc as an ingredient on publicly available labels. However, some mineral-based binders or colorants could carry trace contamination if sourced from non-talc mineral deposits; brand does not disclose supplier testing for asbestos or heavy metals in mineral components.
Heavy metals in colorants or mineral binders
No recalls or public reports document heavy metal (lead, cadmium, arsenic) contamination in this product. However, Old Spice does not publish third-party testing or certification of colorants and mineral compounds for heavy metals, so absence of reported hazard cannot be confirmed through brand transparency.
Formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing preservatives
Old Spice does not list formaldehyde or known releasers (imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea) in its ingredient disclosure for this product. Industry standard preservatives in stick antiperspirants typically do not include these agents, but brand does not independently verify absence.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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