Does Megababe 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 Megababe deodorant products, averaging Excellent (83/100). 8 of them grade Good or better. Against the other 31 deodorant brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 75/100, Megababe is better than typical, scoring above 90% of them.
Megababe deodorant worth buying Good or better, safest first
Megababe
Women's Santal Deodorant
powder/mineral base; aluminum-free formulation
Talc contamination risk
If this product uses talc rather than talc-free alternatives, talc can carry asbestos…
Fragrance allergen sensitization
Sandalwood essential oil and santal fragrance compounds are natural but can trigger…
Baking soda irritation
Many aluminum-free powder deodorants include baking soda for odor neutralization; if…
Lower-concern choice with PFAS-free claim backed by third-party certification.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Megababe
The Geo Deo Multi-Mineral Daily Deodorant
mineral-based powder deodorant
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
The product contains fragrance ('Multi-Mineral Daily Deodorant' suggests scent blending).…
Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) skin irritation
Mineral powder deodorants often use baking soda as an odor absorber. Baking soda has a…
Bacterial or fungal growth in powder container
Powder deodorants stored in humid environments or with wet applicators can develop…
Lower PFAS concern for a mineral powder deodorant without third-party verification.
⚠Risky category by default
Megababe
Soapy Pits Daily Deodorant
Mineral powder base, talc-free formula
Heavy metals
Mineral bases (mica, magnesium carbonate, iron oxides) can occasionally contain trace…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance compounds
Product contains fragrance components that are not itemized on the label; if synthetic…
Microbial growth in powder base under humid conditions
Mineral powders are hygroscopic (absorb moisture) and can support bacterial or fungal…
Skin irritation from drying mineral base
Mineral powders, particularly clay-based formulas, can over-dry skin or cause irritation…
Lower PFAS concern with no known risk factors but no explicit PFAS statement.
⚠Risky category by default
Megababe
Women's Rosy Pits Deodorant
Stick deodorant (wax/starch base, no known water-repellent coating)
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Rosy Pits contains fragrance (floral notes, rose scent) and botanical extracts; fragrance…
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing by-product)
If the formula includes ethoxylated ingredients (common in natural deodorants as…
Lower PFAS concern with a conventional deodorant formula.
⚠Risky category by default
Megababe
Scent-sational Deo Trio
Deodorant stick (wax/talc/starch base presumed)
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
Megababe deodorants include fragrance blends listed generically on labels. Individual…
Skin sensitization (botanical extracts or essential oils)
If the Deo Trio contains essential oils or plant extracts for scent or preservation…
Lower concern from typical deodorant formula without known PFAS drivers.
⚠Risky category by default
Megababe
Rosy Pits Daily Deodorant Mini
Mineral powder, talc-free base; standard cosmetic formulation
Fragrance allergens and irritants
Rosy Pits contains fragrance components (the 'rosy' scent) that may trigger contact…
Baking soda skin irritation
Many talc-free mineral deodorants include baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) as an active…
Bacterial growth if stored improperly
Powder-based deodorants can absorb moisture and create conditions for bacterial or fungal…
Lower-concern deodorant with no known PFAS ingredients but no brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Megababe
The Green Deo Daily Deodorant
Mineral-based powder (mica, talc alternatives), plant extracts, magnesium hydroxide
Heavy metals
Mica and mineral powders can carry trace heavy metals (lead, cadmium, iron oxides)…
Fragrance allergens / essential oil sensitization
Plant extracts and botanical fragrance components may trigger contact dermatitis or…
Bacterial / fungal growth in container (use and storage)
Powder deodorants in humid bathrooms can absorb moisture; if container is left wet or…
Lower-concern deodorant with no known PFAS risk but no explicit brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Megababe
The Glow Deo Daily Deodorant
Talc, starch, mineral pigments (typical powder deodorant base)
Talc and respirable dust inhalation
Talc powder deodorants pose a low but non-zero inhalation risk if applied in large…
Fragrance allergens and sensitization
The product contains fragrance compounds (marketing describes it as having a scent), but…
Skin irritation from starch or talc buildup
Repeated application without thorough skin cleansing can lead to deodorant buildup in…
Lower PFAS concern for a simple powder deodorant without waterproofing chemistry.
⚠Risky category by default
Better deodorant from other brands
Graded higher than the Megababe average of 83.
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 Megababe product we grade on the Megababe brand page, or the full deodorant ranking.