Cleo & Coco Charcoal Deodorant Duo
Low-Medium risk from natural formulation with no known PFAS vectors.
This charcoal formula uses powder and wax bases typical of natural cosmetics with no functional PFAS need. Brand silence on sourcing means third-party contamination cannot be ruled out without testing.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
charcoal powder, natural waxes, oils
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Cleo & Coco Charcoal Deodorant Duo is made of, ingredients and materials
Cleo & Coco uses activated charcoal powder combined with natural waxes (likely beeswax or plant-based) and oils as the deodorant matrix. Charcoal itself is inert and does not release volatile compounds or leach into skin under normal use. The wax and oil base avoids aluminum compounds and synthetic polymer coatings that carry leaching or degradation risks seen in conventional stick deodorants. No synthetic fragrances or chemical preservatives are listed, which eliminates common allergen vectors in personal care.
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.
Heavy metals
Activated charcoal quality varies by source and processing; if sourced from unvetted suppliers, charcoal may retain trace metals (cadmium, lead) depending on feedstock origin. Georganics does not publicly document charcoal sourcing or purity testing, so residual metal content cannot be ruled out but is unlikely at concern-level concentrations.
Source, FDA ↗Coating or carrier-oil oxidation and rancidity
Natural oils in deodorant sticks can oxidize if exposed to light or air for extended periods, potentially producing skin irritants. Packaging opacity and seal integrity are not detailed; if jar or container allows light exposure, rancidity risk increases over the product lifespan.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Fragrance allergens and skin sensitization
Georganics lists no synthetic fragrance or essential oils prominently in this duo; however, natural oils in the base (coconut, jojoba, or similar) can trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. No reported cases specific to this product.
Talc contamination
This product explicitly uses charcoal powder, not talc, eliminating the asbestos and ovarian cancer risk associated with talc-based deodorants. No talc is listed in ingredient disclosures.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Charcoal-wax-oil formulations do not require synthetic preservatives; natural oils have antimicrobial properties. No quaternium, imidazolidinyl urea, or other formaldehyde-releasing agents are disclosed. Risk is minimal.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Georganics markets itself as a natural and organic brand but provides minimal public documentation of third-party certifications or source verification on its website. No recalls or safety controversies have been recorded for this product or parent brand. The company's silence on PFAS sourcing in raw materials (particularly waxes and charcoal) is typical for small natural brands but limits independent confidence in supply-chain screening. Ingredient lists appear straightforward and do not hide components under fragrance disclosure.
How it compares in its category
Natural charcoal deodorants occupy a lower-hazard segment compared to aluminum antiperspirants or talc-containing powders. This product avoids the coating degradation and metal leaching risks of conventional stick formats. It sits alongside other wax-oil-charcoal formulations (common in indie brands) with similar safety profiles. The main trade-off is efficacy, charcoal deodorants do not prevent sweating and rely on odor absorption, so performance expectations differ from antiperspirants.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place; charcoal and wax can soften or separate if exposed to sustained heat above 30C (86F). Apply sparingly to clean, dry skin; excess product can stain light fabrics. Replace every 6-12 months or when consistency changes noticeably. If irritation develops (rare with this formulation), discontinue and rinse skin; fragrance-free status makes true allergic reactions unlikely but individual sensitivities to carrier oils exist.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Cleo & Coco has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Cleo & Coco Charcoal Deodorant Duo?
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