Ban Review, Is Ban Non-Toxic?
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
Across 10 graded products, Ban averages Excellent (75/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 10 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Does Ban have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Ban Good or better, safest first
Ban
Antiperspirant Deodorant Roll On
Water-based emulsion, aluminum salts, glycol, starch
Aluminum absorption and systemic accumulation
Aluminum salts in antiperspirants are absorbed through skin in small amounts. Long-term…
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Ban Roll-On formulas contain undisclosed fragrance compounds. Fragrance is a common…
Glycol skin irritation and occlusion
Propylene glycol and similar glycols in water-based roll-ons can cause irritation in…
Bacterial and fungal growth on roller ball
Roll-on applicators are known vectors for bacterial and fungal colonization due to…
Lower PFAS concern, no water-resistant claims detected.
⚠Risky category by default
Ban
Deodorant Invisible Solid
stearic acid, talc, wax base
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Ban lists 'fragrance' as a proprietary blend without ingredient breakdown. Common…
Low-medium risk. Standard deodorant formula with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Ban
(3 pack) Ban Invisible Roll-on Antiperspirant Deodorant for Women and Men, Unscented, 3.5 oz, Size: 3.5 fl oz
Aluminum-based antiperspirant formula in roll-on dispenser
Aluminum systemic absorption
Topical aluminum antiperspirant application does deposit aluminum in skin; long-term…
Skin irritation and contact dermatitis
Aluminum salts and glycol carriers in roll-on formulas can irritate sensitive or freshly…
Low-medium risk. Roll-on format has no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Ban
Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant
Wax and mineral-based solid stick
Aluminum salts (systemic absorption risk)
Antiperspirant aluminum chlorohydrate is applied topically; dermal penetration is low…
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Ban Invisible lists fragrance as an ingredient but does not itemize components. Synthetic…
Low-medium risk. Standard solid stick with no known PFAS-prone treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Ban
LION Ban Premium Gold Label Sweat Block Deodorant Stick
Deodorant stick, wax/starch/talc base typical
Aluminum zirconium systemic absorption
Aluminum antiperspirant salts are absorbed transdermally at low levels; long-term safety…
Fragrance allergens and sensitization
Ban Premium Gold contains added fragrance, which may trigger contact dermatitis or…
Skin irritation from antimicrobial additives
Some Ban formulations may contain triclosan or other antimicrobials (though regulatory…
Low-medium risk. Typical deodorant with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Ban
Antiperspirant Deodorant Invisible Solid for Women and Men, Shower Fresh, 2.6 oz, Size: 2.6 fl oz
starch, talc, wax, fragrance (typical antiperspirant solid)
Talc contamination (asbestos risk)
Talc ore can contain asbestos depending on mining location and processing controls. Ban…
Fragrance allergen load
Ban Invisible Solid contains a proprietary fragrance blend typical of mass-market…
Aluminum salt systemic absorption
Antiperspirant aluminum compounds remain at the skin surface and are not systemically…
Low-medium risk. Standard solid antiperspirant with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Ban
Powder Fresh Clear Gel Antiperspirant Deodorant
gel, starch/polymer thickener base, fragrance
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Gel formula includes fragrance blend ('Powder Fresh' scent); specific allergens not…
1,4-dioxane (cosmetic contaminant)
If surfactants or emulsifiers are ethoxylated (e.g., sodium lauryl sulfate ethoxylate)…
Skin irritation from aluminum antiperspirant
Aluminum compounds are the active antiperspirant agent and can cause irritation, rash, or…
Low-medium risk. Typical cosmetic gel without known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Ban
AHA Roll-On Serum Deodorant
water-based serum, roll-on applicator (likely polypropylene/steel)
Fragrance allergens
Ban AHA Roll-On Serum is fragrance-containing. Fragrance is listed as an ingredient but…
Skin irritation from AHA at high concentration
Alpha-hydroxy acids can cause mild stinging, redness, or sensitization in reactive or…
Low-medium risk. Liquid serum without known PFAS risk factors.
⚠Risky category by default
Ban
Desodorante Ban 2.6 OZ – Shower Fresh / Powder Fresh | Protección Todo el Día Shower Fresh
Powder/stick deodorant base (typical, talc or starch, fragrance, aluminum/zinc compounds)
Talc contamination (asbestos/crystalline silica)
If this formula uses talc (common in powder deodorants), talc ore can contain asbestos or…
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed)
Shower Fresh and Powder Fresh fragrances are proprietary blends; specific allergens like…
Low-medium risk. Solid deodorant where PFAS is unlikely.
⚠Risky category by default
Ban
Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant Sweet Simplicity Scent 2.6oz
Starch-based solid stick antiperspirant/deodorant
Aluminum-based antiperspirant (systemic absorption risk)
Aluminum chlorohydrate is FDA-approved as a safe antiperspirant active but is absorbed…
Fragrance allergens (Sweet Simplicity scent)
Ban does not disclose specific fragrance constituents; synthetic fragrance blends…
Skin irritation or contact dermatitis from formula additives
Isolated consumer reports on dermatology forums describe itching or mild rash from Ban…
Low-medium risk. Typical solid stick without waterproofing.
⚠Risky category by default
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