Old Spice Review, Is Old Spice Non-Toxic?
Old Spice averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 13 Old Spice products graded as of October 2026, and all 13 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Old Spice grades Excellent on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
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.
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Does Old Spice have PFAS, by category
Which Old Spice products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Aluminum-free powder base (talc, starch, or mineral), fragrance, emollients
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Talc or starch inhalation risk. Powder-based deodorants can release fine particles during application.…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based liquid cleanser with surfactants and fragrance
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Bearglove is marketed on a strong synthetic fragrance profile…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- hydrocarbon wax stick base; aluminum chlorohydrate antiperspirant
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Aluminum absorption and systemic effects. Aluminum chlorohydrate is absorbed transdermally at low levels. No…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aluminum/starch base, propellant, fragrance
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and contact sensitization. Old Spice's proprietary fragrance blend contains synthetic…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water, surfactants, fragrances, preservatives
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Old Spice's branded fragrances are proprietary blends that may include…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water, surfactants, glycerin, fragrance
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and skin irritation. Synthetic fragrance blends in body washes can trigger contact…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous surfactants, fragrance, preservatives
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and skin irritants. The 'Swagger' fragrance blend is undisclosed in detail; synthetic…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Aluminum-based stick deodorant, fragrance, polymers
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Aluminum topical exposure. Aluminum-based antiperspirants are designed to lodge in sweat ducts; the amount…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Aluminum complex salts, fragrance, starch, talc base
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Talc contamination. Old Spice does not publicly disclose talc sourcing, purity testing, or asbestos…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aluminum-based stick with mineral/wax binders
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitivizers. Old Spice uses proprietary fragrance blends that are not itemized on…
- Aluminum powder, starch, talc, fragrance
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Aluminum systemic absorption. Topical aluminum in antiperspirants does not accumulate systemically at…
- Aluminum/talc stick base with standard cosmetic additives
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Talc (contamination with asbestos or talc-associated ovarian cancer). Old Spice does not disclose talc…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Aluminum-based aerosol deodorant formulation
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components. Old Spice lists 'fragrance' as a single ingredient without…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Old Spice sells
- mineral-based powder blend (arrowroot, magnesium hydroxide, mica)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Skin irritation from magnesium hydroxide alkalinity
- cosmetic formulations, primary ingredients listed
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Fragrance allergens (natural essential oils)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- natural mineral powders, plant-based actives, beeswax
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Beeswax purity and contamination
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Saponified plant oils, peppermint essential oil
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (peppermint essential oil)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous surfactant solution, no known PFAS-targeted additives
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water, glycerin, cleansing agents, botanical extracts
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane (synthetic contaminant in surfactants)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Old Spice and PFAS, common questions
- Does Old Spice have PFAS?
- Old Spice averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 13 Old Spice products graded as of October 2026, and all 13 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Old Spice non-toxic?
- Old Spice Aluminum Free Pure Sport Deodorant is the highest-graded Old Spice product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Old Spice products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Old Spice products we have scored are Old Spice Aluminum Free Pure Sport Deodorant, Old Spice Body Wash for Men Bearglove, Classic Deodorant Stick Old Spice. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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