Lume Deodorant For Underarms & Private Parts 3oz Tube
Lower PFAS concern for simple cream without water-resistant treatment claims.
This Lume cream deodorant lacks water-resistant or stain-resistant properties that would require PFAS chemistry. No PFAS claims or public testing exist for this basic cosmetic formula.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Water-based cream emulsion in aluminum tube
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Lume Deodorant For Underarms Tube is made of, ingredients and materials
Lume Deodorant is a water-based cream emulsion dispensed from an aluminum tube. The formulation does not rely on aerosol propellants, talc powder, or antiperspirant actives (aluminum salts), which eliminates several common hazard vectors in the personal-care category. The aluminum tube itself is a barrier container that does not leach into a water-based, pH-neutral cream at normal storage and use temperatures.
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
Lume lists fragrance as an ingredient but does not disclose specific components or allergen labeling. Synthetic fragrance mixtures may contain sensitizers; no public data on contact-allergy reports specific to this product.
1,4-dioxane (contaminant in emulsifiers or surfactants)
Water-based emulsions may contain ethoxylated surfactants or emulsifiers that can harbor 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct. Lume does not disclose supplier standards or testing for this contaminant.
Skin irritation from pH or irritant actives
Lume markets a baking-soda-free formula, reducing one known irritant. However, the full list of active deodorizing agents (likely zinc compounds or organic acids) is not detailed. Patch testing is recommended for sensitive skin.
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 formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (e.g., quaternium-15, DMDM hydantoin) are listed on publicly available ingredient claims. Full preservative system is not disclosed.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
The water-based cream format does not typically use mineral pigments or talc. No established reports of heavy-metal contamination in Lume products. Aluminum tube is food-grade and does not introduce contaminants at cosmetic pH.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Lume does not publicly disclose detailed ingredient sourcing, fragrance composition (whether synthetic or natural), or third-party testing. No product recalls, complaints about contamination, or established safety violations appear in public record. The brand markets the product as dermatologist-tested but does not publish certifications from independent bodies (e.g., EWG, NSF). Transparency on preservatives, emulsifiers, and colorants remains limited compared to premium natural-focused competitors.
How it compares in its category
Lume sits in the middle-market segment, more comprehensive ingredient disclosure than mass-market drugstore brands, but less transparent than certified-natural or clean-beauty deodorants. It avoids talc and metallic antiperspirants, positioning it as lower-concern than many conventional roll-ons or solids. The cream-tube format is common in European deodorants and reduces waste versus stick or spray formats.
If you buy it
Store the tube at room temperature; do not heat or expose to direct sunlight, as the water-based emulsion may separate or the aluminum tube wall may weaken. Replace every 6 to 12 months or when product odor, separation, or discoloration occurs. Apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin; the cream formula may transfer onto clothing if over-applied. Discontinue use if skin irritation develops, and patch-test on inner arm first if you have sensitive skin or known fragrance sensitivities.
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
- Lume has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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