Mitchum Review, Is Mitchum Non-Toxic?
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Across 8 graded products, Mitchum averages Good (74/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 7 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Does Mitchum have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Mitchum Good or better, safest first
Mitchum
Women's Advanced Control Shower Fresh Gel Antiperspirant & Deodorant Twin Pack
gel antiperspirant/deodorant; hydrocarbon and silicone base
Aluminum salts (systemic absorption from antiperspirant)
Aluminum chlorohydrate is the active ingredient in this antiperspirant. Scientific…
Fragrance allergens (Shower Fresh scent blend)
Mitchum lists 'fragrance' as a single ingredient without component disclosure. Fragrance…
Lower concern for cosmetic gel, but Mitchum provides no PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Mitchum
Antiperspirant Deodorant Men Gel
Gel base (water, glycerin, polymers); no fluorinated coatings expected
Aluminum in antiperspirant active
Aluminum chlorohydrate is the intended active ingredient at 15-20% typical concentration.…
1,4-dioxane as manufacturing byproduct
Gel-based cosmetics using ethoxylated polymers (common in texture stabilizers) may carry…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
Mitchum Men products typically include synthetic fragrance blends labeled as 'fragrance'…
Polymer degradation under heat or UV
Acrylate or cellulose-based polymers in the gel can break down if exposed to sustained…
Lower concern, but Mitchum remains silent on PFAS status.
⚠Risky category by default
Mitchum
Advanced Clean Control Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Stick
Talc-based powder stick with wax binders
Talc contamination (asbestos risk)
Talc ore can contain asbestos depending on mining source and processing. Mitchum does not…
Aluminum salt absorption (systemic aluminum)
Antiperspirant-active aluminum salts (aluminum zirconium compounds) are absorbed…
Fragrance allergen sensitization
Mitchum Advanced Clean Control contains fragrance compounds (not itemized on label, as is…
Skin irritation from aluminum salts or additives
Aluminum zirconium antiperspirant compounds can cause localized irritation, rash, or…
Lower PFAS concern, no water-repellent coating needed for powder format.
⚠Risky category by default
Mitchum
Women Gel Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Fresh
Gel base (glycerin, water, silica) with standard cosmetic additives
Fragrance allergens
Product is labeled 'Fresh' scent; specific fragrance ingredients are typically…
Talc or silica dust (inhalation)
Silica is listed as a gel thickener; gel format minimizes airborne particulate compared…
Aluminum absorption (systemic)
Antiperspirant aluminum salts (chlorohydrate, zirconium) are applied topically and…
Preservative or stabilizer irritation
Standard cosmetic preservatives (phenoxyethanol, methylisothiazolinone, or similar) may…
Lower PFAS concern for standard gel deodorant without waterproofing triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Mitchum
Women's Ultimate 72H Odor Protection Antiperspirant & Deodorant
Aluminum-based solid antiperspirant/deodorant stick with talc or silica
Talc contamination (asbestos and lung risk)
Mitchum does not explicitly disclose talc sourcing or whether it has undergone asbestos…
Fragrance allergen potency (skin sensitization)
Mitchum Ultimate 72H contains fragrance compounds not individually disclosed on the…
Coating/stick base degradation (bacterial/fungal colonization)
Solid antiperspirant sticks are hygroscopic and can absorb moisture from skin, promoting…
Lower concern for standard stick without known PFAS, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Mitchum
Women's Unscented Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Roll-On
Water-based aluminum chlorohydrate + starch/talc base, roll-on applicator
Talc contamination (if present in base)
Mitchum formulations may include talc as an absorbent filler. Historical talc from mining…
Skin sensitization and irritation
Aluminum chlorohydrate can trigger mild contact dermatitis or irritation in sensitive…
Preservative allergens (typical to water-based formulas)
Water-based deodorants require preservatives to prevent microbial growth; Mitchum…
Roll-on applicator contamination
Roll-on ball applicators can harbor bacteria if shared or if moisture is trapped in the…
Lower concern for personal care without known PFAS triggers, brand silent.
⚠Risky category by default
Mitchum
Men's Advanced Invisible Roll-On Deodorant
Aluminum chlorohydrate antiperspirant active; roll-on cosmetic formulation
Aluminum absorption and systemic uptake
Aluminum chlorohydrate is absorbed through skin in small amounts; long-term systemic…
Skin irritation from antiperspirant salts
Aluminum chlorohydrate can trigger localized irritation, rash, or dermatitis, especially…
Lower PFAS concern for standard antiperspirant without Teflon-family coating triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Mitchum
Men's Ultimate 72H Odor Protection Antiperspirant & Deodorant
aluminum/tin based antiperspirant stick with fragrance
Aluminum salts (systemic absorption risk)
Aluminum compounds in antiperspirants are absorbed transdermally in small amounts. FDA…
Fragrance allergens and irritation
Mitchum's fragrance blend is undisclosed (listed as 'fragrance' on label). Fragrance…
Skin barrier disruption with prolonged use
Daily aluminum antiperspirant use can suppress natural sweating and alter axillary…
Lower concern than water-resistant cosmetics, but no brand PFAS disclosure given.
⚠Risky category by default
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