Hume Supernatural All Body Deodorant
Lower concern, no known PFAS-prone ingredients in typical deodorant.
Hume All Body Deodorant is a cosmetic with no disclosed PFAS concerns. Standard deodorants lack water-repellent or nonstick coatings that typically contain PFAS.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
cosmetic formulation, likely mineral or plant-based actives
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Hume Supernatural All Body Deodorant is made of, ingredients and materials
Hume Supernatural All Body Deodorant is formulated as a mineral or plant-derived deodorant, likely relying on ingredients such as baking soda, arrowroot powder, or naturally derived antimicrobials rather than synthetic aluminum compounds or talc. This class of formulation avoids the aluminum chlorohydrate found in antiperspirants and sidesteps talc contamination risk. The brand markets it as a cleaner alternative, which typically implies absence of synthetic fragrance allergens, phthalates, and hormone-disrupting chemicals.
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.
Baking soda irritation (sodium bicarbonate)
Plant-based deodorants commonly use baking soda as the pH buffer and odor neutralizer. Some individuals develop contact dermatitis or skin sensitivity with prolonged daily exposure, especially on sensitive or compromised skin. This is formulation-dependent and user-specific, not a product defect.
Essential oil allergenic fragrance components
If Hume Supernatural relies on essential oils or botanical extracts for scent (likely given the 'Supernatural' branding), constituents such as limonene, linalool, and cinnamaldehyde can trigger contact allergy or sensitization with repeated exposure. Risk is lower than synthetic fragrance but not zero.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No evidence in public records that this product contains formaldehyde donors (e.g., DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea). Mineral and plant-based formulations typically use gentler preservatives, but absence of public ingredient disclosure limits certainty.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
The product is not stated to contain talc, and mineral deodorants that do include talc are explicitly marketed as talc-free. No public testing or recalls flag lead, cadmium, or arsenic contamination in this brand's products.
Source, FDA ↗Microplastic or plastic particle shedding
Powder-based mineral deodorants do not release microplastics during normal use, as they are not plastic-derived. This hazard is absent from this product category unless the packaging itself degrades (rare with typical cardboard or aluminum tubes).
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Hume operates with a direct-to-consumer, transparency-focused brand positioning, though formal third-party certifications (e.g., EWG Verified, Leaping Bunny) are not documented in available public records for this specific product. The brand does not publicly disclose a formal PFAS stance, consistent with most indie beauty brands that avoid PFAS-heavy waterproofing or conditioning agents altogether. No recalls, controversies, or adverse event reports are on record for this product line.
How it compares in its category
Mineral and plant-based deodorants have lower concern than conventional deodorants that use aluminum salts, synthetic fragrance loads, and talc. Most comparable products (Primal Pit Paste, Native, Corpus Christi) occupy the same clean-formulation niche with similar hazard profiles. Price and sensory performance (wetness control, scent longevity) often trade off against safety in this category; Hume's positioning suggests it prioritizes ingredient safety over maximum antiperspirant efficacy.
If you buy it
Apply to clean, dry skin to maximize efficacy; plant-based deodorants absorb moisture rather than block sweat, so reapplication mid-day is common. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent powder clumping and extend shelf life. Discontinue use if skin irritation develops (contact dermatitis to baking soda or essential oils can occur in sensitive individuals). Replace when product is depleted or if odor-control performance noticeably declines, typically within 6-12 months of opening.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Hume has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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