The Best Non-Toxic Deodorant of 2026

We scored 222 deodorant for PFAS forever chemicals and other hazards, then ranked them safest first. The top pick is Puracy Deodorant Cream 2oz Glass at 100/100. Every score below links to the full breakdown of what earned it.

How to read these scores. PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Each grade is a model-based assessment built from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, brand disclosures, recalls and third-party lab results where they exist. Read the full rubric to see exactly what adds and removes points.
8% of the 222 deodorant we scored fail our PFAS and toxin screen.
PFAS Authority, September 2026. Free to cite with a link. See the full dataset.

The safest PFAS-free deodorant we have scored

  1. 1
    Deodorant Cream 2oz Glass

    Puracy

    Deodorant Cream 2oz Glass

    Glass jar; water-based cream formula

    PFAS Grade100Excellent
    Overall Grade82Excellent
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens

    Limited concern

    70
    💨

    Formaldehyde / VOCs

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Glass container breakage

    Moderate concern

    45

    Low concern, glass container and water-based cream with PFAS-free commitment.

    ✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

    Why this gradeBuy
  2. 2
    Tom's of Maine Deodorant

    Tom's of Maine

    Deodorant

    mineral-based, baking soda formulation

    PFAS Grade100Excellent
    Overall Grade82Excellent
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergen content

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Baking soda skin irritation

    Moderate concern

    45
    🫧

    Microplastic shedding

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern from mineral-based formula with public PFAS-free positioning, though no independent third-party verification.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  3. 3
    Tom's of Maine Most-Loved Deodorant Bundle

    Tom's of Maine

    Most-Loved Deodorant Bundle

    mineral-based and plant-derived actives; stick formulation

    PFAS Grade100Excellent
    Overall Grade92Excellent
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Skin irritation from mineral salts

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower-concern deodorant with mineral-based formula and PFAS-free claim aligned to brand ethos, but no third-party verification found.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  4. 4
    Tom's of Maine Antiperspirant Deodorant

    Tom's of Maine

    Antiperspirant Deodorant

    mineral-based active ingredients, plant-derived botanicals, no synthetic water-repellent coatings

    PFAS Grade100Excellent
    Overall Grade92Excellent
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens and sensitizers

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Skin irritation from mineral compounds

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower PFAS concern from mineral-based formula with MADE SAFE certification; antiperspirant category has minimal waterproof-coating risk.

    ✓ MADE SAFE Certified✓ Leaping Bunny (cruelty-free)

    ✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

    Why this gradeBuy
  5. 5
    Tom s of Maine Long Lasting Deodorant

    Tom's of Maine

    Tom s of Maine Long Lasting Deodorant

    mineral-based powder, baking soda, plant oils

    PFAS Grade100Excellent
    Overall Grade92Excellent
    ⚠️

    Baking soda skin irritation (pH/alkalinity)

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens (essential oils)

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower PFAS concern; Tom's positions transparently but third-party data on this specific product is limited.

    ✓ MADE SAFE

    ✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

    Why this gradeBuy
  6. 6
    Tom's of Maine Back to Nature Bundle

    Tom's of Maine

    Back to Nature Bundle

    natural cosmetic actives, mineral pigments, plant-based

    PFAS Grade100Excellent
    Overall Grade92Excellent
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens and sensitizers

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    1,4-dioxane contamination

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower-concern cosmetics with natural positioning and third-party certifications; no known PFAS risks typical of this category.

    ✓ MADE SAFE✓ Leaping Bunny

    ✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

    Why this gradeBuy
  7. 7
    Tom's of Maine Gentle Care Bundle

    Tom's of Maine

    Gentle Care Bundle

    water-based formulations, mineral pigments, essential oils

    PFAS Grade100Excellent
    Overall Grade88Excellent
    ⚠️

    Essential oil sensitization and irritation

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Microbial growth in water-based formula

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Skin irritation from mineral content

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern from Tom's of Maine clean formulations carrying MADE SAFE certification, which excludes PFAS.

    ✓ MADE SAFE✓ Leaping Bunny (cruelty-free)

    ✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

    Why this gradeBuy
  8. 8
    Tom's of Maine Complete Protection Deodorant

    Tom's of Maine

    Complete Protection Deodorant

    mineral-based powder stick, aluminum zirconium compound

    PFAS Grade100Excellent
    Overall Grade96Excellent
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern; Tom's deodorant is PFAS-free certified and uses conventional mineral actives without waterproofing.

    ✓ EWG Verified✓ MADE SAFE

    ✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

    Why this gradeBuy

Every deodorant that passes, side by side

Sorted by score. Higher is safer. Scored against 3 hazards that apply to this category.

#DeodorantScoreRatingMade of
1Puracy Deodorant Cream 2oz Glass100ExcellentGlass jar; water-based cream formula
2Tom's of Maine Tom's of Maine Deodorant100Excellentmineral-based, baking soda formulation
3Tom's of Maine Tom's of Maine Most-Loved Deodorant Bundle100Excellentmineral-based and plant-derived actives; stick formulation
4Tom's of Maine Tom's of Maine Antiperspirant Deodorant100Excellentmineral-based active ingredients, plant-derived botanicals, no synthetic water-repellent coatings
5Tom's of Maine Tom s of Maine Long Lasting Deodorant100Excellentmineral-based powder, baking soda, plant oils
6Tom's of Maine Tom's of Maine Back to Nature Bundle100Excellentnatural cosmetic actives, mineral pigments, plant-based
7Tom's of Maine Tom's of Maine Gentle Care Bundle100Excellentwater-based formulations, mineral pigments, essential oils
8Tom's of Maine Tom's of Maine Complete Protection Deodorant100Excellentmineral-based powder stick, aluminum zirconium compound

The deodorant we would skip

Lowest scoring in this category, worst first.

Secret Outlast Clear Gel Deodorant

Secret

Outlast Clear Gel Deodorant

gel polymer base with waterproofing treatment

PFAS Grade30Poor
Overall Grade18Bad
⚠️

Fragrance allergens and sensitizers

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Cyclopentasiloxane or silicone residue buildup

Limited concern

70
🧼

Parabens

Limited concern

70

Skip until brand discloses waterproofing agents; gel formulas often use water-repellent coatings.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Why this gradeSafer picks →
Secret Antiperspirant/Deodorant Invisible Solid

Secret

Antiperspirant/Deodorant Invisible Solid

Wax and starch blend (typical antiperspirant solid)

PFAS Grade65Good
Overall Grade57Good
⚠️

Fragrance allergens and sensitizers

Limited concern

70
🔩

Skin irritation from aluminum salt concentration

Limited concern

70

Lower concern but brand silence on formulation is a minor transparency gap.

⚠Risky category by default

Why this gradeSafer picks →
Secret Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant

Secret

Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant

Aluminum-based antiperspirant compound with silica, fragrance

PFAS Grade65Good
Overall Grade37Poor
🔩

Aluminum systemic absorption and neurotoxicity concern

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Fragrance allergens and sensitizers (unlisted)

Moderate concern

45
⚠️

Skin irritation from repeated daily application

Moderate concern

45
♾️

PFAS

Limited concern

70

Skip unless P&G confirms PFAS stance; brand silence on forever chemicals is concerning.

⚠Risky category by default

Why this gradeSafer picks →

What we check on deodorant

  • Endocrine disruptors. Chemicals that interfere with the body’s hormone system. NIEHS
  • Parabens. Cosmetic preservatives studied for weak hormone activity. FDA
  • Phthalates. Plastic softeners studied for endocrine effects. ATSDR

Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.

The deodorant brands that will not say

32 of the brands here publish nothing about PFAS at all. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is why none of them score well on disclosure.

, Aesop, Antiperspirant Driclor, Arm & Hammer, Axe, Ban, Baxter of California, Bonnie & Clyde, Brut, Certain Dri, Chanel, Corpus Christi.

Common questions about PFAS-free deodorant

Is deodorant PFAS free?

Mostly not. Of the 222 deodorant we have scored, 8% fail our PFAS and toxin screen, which leaves 205 that pass. The highest scoring is Puracy Deodorant Cream 2oz Glass at 100 out of 100. The lowest is Secret Secret Outlast Clear Gel Deodorant at 30.

What is the safest deodorant you have scored?

Puracy Deodorant Cream 2oz Glass, at 100 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is glass jar; water-based cream formula. The runner up is Tom's of Maine Tom's of Maine Deodorant at 100.

Which deodorant should I avoid?

The three lowest scoring we hold are Secret Secret Outlast Clear Gel Deodorant at 30, Secret Secret Antiperspirant/Deodorant Invisible Solid at 65, Secret Secret Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant at 65. The problem with the first is that skip until brand discloses waterproofing agents; gel formulas often use water-repellent coatings.

How can you tell if deodorant contain PFAS?

In this category we check for endocrine disruptors, parabens, phthalates. Chemicals that interfere with the body’s hormone system. Language like stain resistant, water repellent or easy release usually means fluorinated chemistry even when PFAS is never printed on the box.

Which deodorant brands will not say whether they use PFAS?

32 of the brands we scored in this category publish nothing about PFAS at all, including , Aesop, Antiperspirant Driclor, Arm & Hammer, Axe, Ban. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.

Do you lab test deodorant?

No. We score from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, disclosures and third party lab results where they exist. Where a product has been independently tested we use that result and say so.

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Does a particular brand of deodorant have PFAS?

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