Old Spice · Deodorant
Old Spice Pure Sport High Endurance Deodorant
Lower concern; deodorant formula has no inherent PFAS triggers, though brand offers no transparency.
Old Spice Pure Sport High Endurance uses standard deodorant ingredients (aluminum salt, starch, talc, fragrance) with no known application of water-repellent coatings or Teflon-family coating. The brand makes no PFAS claim and offers no third-party verification. No public lab testing or regulatory action on this product was found.
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Aluminum powder, starch, talc, fragrance
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
This is a powder-based antiperspirant using aluminum compounds (the active ingredient that blocks sweat), combined with talc as a bulking agent and starch for texture. Fragrance blend and preservatives round out the formula. Aluminum in antiperspirants is systemically recognized as safe at the concentrations used (typically 10-15% by weight); the FDA regulates antiperspirants as over-the-counter drugs and sets aluminum limits. Talc in cosmetics has been controversial due to ovarian cancer litigation in the US, but the FDA has not banned it, and risk from brief topical contact on skin is considered negligible by regulatory bodies.
The brand's record and disclosure
Old Spice (Procter & Gamble subsidiary) does not publish detailed ingredient transparency reports or third-party safety certifications for this product line. The brand has faced no major recalls or regulatory warnings specific to Pure Sport deodorant. P&G complies with FDA cosmetic regulations but offers minimal voluntary disclosure beyond legal requirements. No established controversy or safety litigation attaches to this specific formula.
How it compares in its category
Old Spice Pure Sport is a mass-market antiperspirant using conventional aluminum and talc chemistry, identical to most drugstore competitors (Secret, Degree, Dove). It does not use natural mineral salts (like crystal deodorants) or claim aluminum-free status. From a safety standpoint, it sits squarely in the mainstream risk profile; talc-free and aluminum-free alternatives exist but carry different trade-offs (less sweat control, higher fragrance loads in some cases).
If you buy it
Apply to clean, dry underarm skin and allow to dry before dressing to minimize residue transfer. Avoid inhaling the powder directly during application; use it in well-ventilated areas. Replace when the stick runs out or begins to crumble; do not use past expiration. If you develop skin irritation, rash, or allergic reaction to fragrance, discontinue and switch to fragrance-free or hypoallergenic alternatives.
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.”
Talc contamination (asbestos or ovarian cancer risk)
No asbestos contamination has been reported in Old Spice deodorants by regulatory agencies. The cosmetic talc litigation concerns episodic exposure over decades; brief daily underarm use carries negligible documented risk, though FDA has not definitively ruled out rare harm. Use of talc-free alternatives is available if you prefer to avoid it.
Aluminum systemic absorption
Topical aluminum in antiperspirants does not accumulate systemically at meaningful levels in healthy individuals; FDA has found no causal link to Alzheimer's or other diseases at cosmetic concentrations. Some individuals with kidney disease or aluminum sensitivity may wish to avoid aluminum antiperspirants; consult a physician if concerned.
Formaldehyde releasers in preservative systems
No formaldehyde donors (such as DMDM hydantoin) have been publicly identified as ingredients in Old Spice Pure Sport based on available labeling. Standard preservatives used in deodorants are typically methylisothiazolinone or sodium benzoate, which do not release formaldehyde.
Heavy metals in pigments or mineral extenders
Talc and starch do not inherently contain lead or cadmium; Old Spice does not color this deodorant with metallic pigments that would concentrate heavy metals. No regulatory warnings or recalls for heavy metal contamination in this product exist.
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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