Does Certain Dri deodorant have PFAS?
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.
We graded 8 Certain Dri deodorant products, averaging Good (74/100). 7 of them grade Good or better. Against the other 31 deodorant brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 75/100, Certain Dri is worse than typical, scoring above 29% of them.
Certain Dri deodorant worth buying Good or better, safest first
Certain Dri
Prescription Strength Clinical Antiperspirant Roll-On
Aluminum chlorohydrate (active ingredient); emulsion base with glycerin, water, propylene glycol
Aluminum absorption and systemic exposure
Aluminum chlorohydrate is absorbed through skin in small amounts; long-term systemic…
Skin irritation and contact dermatitis
Aluminum salts and propylene glycol can trigger irritation in sensitive individuals…
Lower concern for typical antiperspirant formulation, but no independent verification.
⚠Risky category by default
Certain Dri
Extra Strength Clinical 72-Hour Antiperspirant Roll-On - 1.2 oz | CVS
Aluminum oxide roll-on applicator head; liquid antiperspirant base (typical: aluminum chlorohydrate + alcohol + glycerin
Skin irritation and contact dermatitis
Alcohol and aluminum salts can trigger localized irritation, especially on freshly shaved…
Fragrance allergens
Certain Dri Extra Strength contains fragrance compounds (typically masked as 'fragrance'…
Roll-on applicator material degradation
Aluminum oxide balls can corrode or develop buildup over time if not cleaned; residual…
Lower PFAS concern for typical antiperspirant without water-repellency indicators.
⚠Risky category by default
Certain Dri
Certain Dri Solid
aluminum-based antiperspirant solid
Aluminum absorption and systemic accumulation
Topical aluminum antiperspirants do deliver measurable aluminum to skin and bloodstream…
Contact dermatitis and skin irritation
Aluminum chlorohydrate and related salts are known irritants in sensitive populations…
Lower-concern product with no known PFAS triggers; brand silent on PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Certain Dri
Clinical Strength Antiperspirant Dry Spray Extra Fresh
aluminum-based aerosol formulation with active antiperspirant (aluminum salts) and fragrance
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Certain Dri lists 'fragrance' as a proprietary blend without ingredient breakdown.…
Aluminum systemic absorption
Clinical-strength antiperspirants contain elevated aluminum chlorohydrate; topical…
Inhalation exposure from aerosol spray
Spray delivery creates fine particles and propellant vapor; inhalation of aerosol…
Skin irritation and barrier disruption
Antiperspirant formulations can cause localized irritation, itching, or contact…
Lower PFAS concern for spray antiperspirant; manufacturer transparency absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Certain Dri
Everyday Strength Clinical Antiperspirant Deodorant
Aluminum/cyclopentasiloxane emulsion base, talc, fragrance, active ingredients (aluminum chlorohydrate)
Talc contamination risk
Talc-based antiperspirants carry a documented but low-probability risk of asbestos or…
Fragrance allergens
Certain Dri Everyday Strength is scented; fragrance compounds in antiperspirants are a…
Endocrine disruptors
Cyclopentasiloxane is a volatile silicone used in cosmetics for texture and dry-down…
Lower concern; antiperspirant formulations rarely use intentional PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Certain Dri
Everyday Clinical Strength Antiperspirant
Aluminum chlorohydrate (active antiperspirant); standard cosmetic emulsifiers and preservatives
Aluminum absorption and systemic exposure
Aluminum chlorohydrate is designed to remain on skin surface but small amounts may…
Skin irritation and sensitization
Aluminum chlorohydrate and preservatives in this formulation can trigger contact…
Fragrance allergens
Certain Dri Everyday contains fragrance components not itemized on typical labels. Common…
Lower PFAS concern; standard antiperspirant with no known triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Certain Dri
Prescription Strength Clinical Roll-On Antiperspirant
Aluminum chlorohydrate or similar salt-based active; roll-on substrate (water, glycerin, starch)
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
If the formulation includes fragrance compounds (common in scented versions), individual…
Skin irritation from starch or glycerin
High concentrations of glycerin or starch in the substrate can cause irritation or…
Bacterial or fungal growth in applicator
Roll-on applicators can harbor bacteria or mold if moisture is trapped in the ball cavity…
Lower concern; standard antiperspirant with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Certain Dri
Anti-Perspirant Roll-On
Antiperspirant active (aluminum salts), glycol/water base, emollients
Aluminum salts - systemic absorption and neurotoxicity concern
Topical antiperspirant aluminum does not meaningfully absorb through intact skin under…
Skin irritation and contact dermatitis from aluminum chloride
Aluminum chloride and zirconium complexes are known irritants at high concentrations.…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
Certain Dri lists fragrance as an ingredient without breaking down specific allergens…
Propylene glycol skin irritation at high concentration
Propylene glycol is a common humectant and solvent in roll-ons and is generally…
Low-to-moderate concern; typical antiperspirant formula but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Better deodorant from other brands
Graded higher than the Certain Dri average of 74.
Puracy
Deodorant Cream 2oz Glass
Glass jar; water-based cream formula
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Glass container breakage
Moderate concern
Low concern, glass container and water-based cream with PFAS-free commitment.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
Tom's of Maine
Deodorant
mineral-based, baking soda formulation
Fragrance allergen content
Limited concern
Baking soda skin irritation
Moderate concern
Microplastic shedding
Limited concern
Lower concern from mineral-based formula with public PFAS-free positioning, though no independent third-party verification.
⚠Risky category by default
Tom's of Maine
Most-Loved Deodorant Bundle
mineral-based and plant-derived actives; stick formulation
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Skin irritation from mineral salts
Limited concern
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
See every Certain Dri product we grade on the Certain Dri brand page, or the full deodorant ranking.