Each & Every Natural Aluminum Free Deodorant for Sensitive Skin
Lower concern. Typical mineral deodorant formula unlikely to need PFAS.
Each and Every uses standard mineral and plant-based deodorant ingredients. No waterproofing or special coatings typical in this product type suggest lower PFAS risk.
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Material
mineral powders, plant-based waxes, starch
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Each & Every Natural Aluminum Free is made of, ingredients and materials
Each & Every's formula relies on mineral powders (likely talc-free or clay-based), plant waxes (coconut or candelilla), and starches as the active structure. This avoids aluminum salts (aluminum zirconium, aluminum chlorohydrate) that are the functional antiperspirant in conventional deodorants. The trade-off is performance, mineral deodorants absorb moisture and odor but do not prevent sweating itself, which matters for sensitive-skin users seeking irritation reduction over extreme sweat control.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Fragrance allergens and essential oil sensitivity
Plant-based waxes and botanical extracts in 'sensitive skin' formulas may still contain fragrance compounds (limonene, linalool, citral) known to trigger contact dermatitis or respiratory sensitivity in 2-3% of users. Each & Every's ingredient list should be reviewed for specific essential oil or fragrance components if dermatitis history exists.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Talc contamination (asbestos risk)
No public record of talc or asbestos in Each & Every products. If this formula uses talc as a mineral base, it would carry historical concern; however, the brand's 'natural' positioning and lack of safety alerts suggest talc-free mineral alternatives (kaolin, bentonite, arrowroot starch) are used instead.
Heavy metals
Mineral deodorants contain fewer added colorants than makeup; natural mineral oxides (iron oxides, mica) used in opaque formulas carry low contamination risk when sourced responsibly. No recalls or testing reports linking Each & Every to lead or cadmium in mineral components are on record.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Mineral deodorants require minimal chemical preservation compared to water-based products. No formaldehyde releasers (quaternium-15, DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea) are typical in this product class, and Each & Every does not advertise their use.
Source, ATSDR ↗1,4-dioxane contamination
This contaminant typically arises in ethoxylated surfactants; mineral-powder formulas with wax bases avoid ethoxylation chemistry. No testing or safety alerts link Each & Every products to 1,4-dioxane.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Each & Every does not publish detailed ingredient sourcing or third-party testing summaries on its website, and makes no explicit PFAS statement. However, the brand emphasizes 'natural' materials and owns no recalled products in FDA or CPSC databases as of public record. Certifications or EWG verification status are not prominently advertised, limiting independent verification of claims beyond the label itself.
How it compares in its category
Mineral and plant-based deodorants occupy a safer-by-design niche compared to conventional antiperspirants, which carry known aluminum absorption and Teflon-type coating fume risks (in some stick formulas). Each & Every sits in the mainstream natural segment alongside brands like Native, Routine, and Myro, all of which avoid synthetic preservatives and heavy metal-laden pigments. The aluminum-free positioning directly addresses the single largest consumer concern in this category.
If you buy it
Apply sparingly to clean, dry skin to minimize residue buildup. Do not heat the product (store away from direct sunlight); wax-based formulas soften at 75-80F. Replace every 12 months or when discoloration or hardening occurs, as mineral powders can cake and lose efficacy. Patch test on inner arm first if you have extreme skin sensitivity, as even natural ingredients (essential oils, plant extracts) can trigger contact dermatitis in rare cases.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Each & Every has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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Each & Every
The Mini Edit
- 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. See all of them.
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