Schmidt's Review, Is Schmidt's Non-Toxic?
Schmidt's averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Schmidt's products graded as of October 2026, and all 7 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Schmidt's 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 Schmidt's have PFAS, by category
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- Natural mineral salts, coconut oil, arrowroot starch
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and essential oils. Most Schmidt's variants contain essential oils or fragrance blends…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral, plant-based wax, essential oils (no reported waterproof/grease-resistant coating)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (cedarwood and juniper essential oils). Essential oils are natural but can trigger…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Natural mineral powders, starch, coconut oil, beeswax
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Natural mineral powders, plant-based waxes, arrowroot powder
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (natural essential oils or synthetic fragrance). Schmidt's uses fragrance blends marketed…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- natural mineral-based powder stick (arrowroot, shea butter, coconut oil base)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (essential oils and fragrance compounds). Rose and vanilla formulations typically use…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Arrowroot powder, beeswax, shea butter, coconut oil
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Schmidt's Signature lists fragrance components on packaging but does not…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water, propane/isobutane propellant, glycerin, essential oils, mineral compounds
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (essential oils). Schmidt's formulation relies on essential oils for scent and…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Fragrance allergens (natural essential oils)
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Schmidt's and PFAS, common questions
- Does Schmidt's have PFAS?
- Schmidt's averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Schmidt's products graded as of October 2026, and all 7 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Schmidt's non-toxic?
- SCHMIDT'S Natural Deodorant Stick is the highest-graded Schmidt's 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 Schmidt's products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Schmidt's products we have scored are SCHMIDT'S Natural Deodorant Stick, Schmidt Old Tyme Natural Deodorant Cedarwood + Juniper, Schmidt's Aluminum-Free Vegan Deodorant. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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