Does Schmidt's deodorant have PFAS?
Schmidt's deodorant averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Schmidt's deodorant products graded as of October 2026, level with the 75 out of 100 median for the 53 other deodorant brands graded alongside it.
Schmidt's deodorant averages Excellent on our four-band scale. 7 of the 7 we graded are worth buying. That is above 49% of the deodorant brands we grade.
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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Schmidt's deodorant worth buying Good or better, best-graded first
- 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
- Fragrance/allergens. Schmidt's varieties include added fragrances and essential oils; no ingredient list…
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
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- 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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Graded higher than the Schmidt's average of 75.
- mineral-based powder blend (arrowroot, magnesium hydroxide, mica)
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- Fragrance allergens (natural essential oils)
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The same question, asked of the other deodorant brands
Best average grade first. Schmidt's averages 75.
See every Schmidt's product we grade on the Schmidt's brand page, or the full deodorant ranking.