Mitchum Women's Advanced Control Shower Fresh Gel Antiperspirant & Deodorant Twin Pack
Lower concern for cosmetic gel, but Mitchum provides no PFAS transparency.
Mitchum's gel antiperspirant lists no PFAS-typical additives like Teflon-type coating or Teflon-family coating in disclosed formulations. Gels rely on aluminum salts and silicones rather than fluorinated compounds.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
gel antiperspirant/deodorant; hydrocarbon and silicone base
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Mitchum Women's Advanced Control Twin Pack is made of, ingredients and materials
Mitchum's gel antiperspirant uses a hydrocarbon and silicone base typical of modern gel formulations, designed to deliver aluminum chlorohydrate (the active antiperspirant) without the greasiness of older cream forms. Gel matrices reduce irritant contact time compared to stick formulas and are less prone to bacterial colonization during storage. The silicone and hydrocarbon carriers are inert cosmetic standards with minimal skin penetration risk at intended use levels.
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.
Aluminum salts (systemic absorption from antiperspirant)
Aluminum chlorohydrate is the active ingredient in this antiperspirant. Scientific consensus from FDA and dermatology bodies finds topical antiperspirant aluminum absorption to be minimal at approved concentrations, but cumulative lifetime exposure remains incompletely studied. This product carries typical antiperspirant risk, not elevated.
Fragrance allergens (Shower Fresh scent blend)
Mitchum lists 'fragrance' as a single ingredient without component disclosure. Fragrance blends commonly contain limonene, linalool, and other common contact allergens. Approximately 1-3 percent of the population experience fragrance-related dermatitis; unscented alternatives are available if sensitivity is known.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Mitchum's published ingredient lists do not indicate formaldehyde releasers (e.g., DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea) are present in this formula. Silicone and hydrocarbon bases are naturally antimicrobial, reducing preservative burden.
Source, ATSDR ↗Talc contamination
This is a gel formula, not a powder, so talc-related mineral contamination or asbestos risk does not apply. Talc concerns are specific to powder deodorants and body powders.
Heavy metals
Gel antiperspirants do not typically include colorants or mineral fillers at meaningful concentrations. No documented recalls or testing results indicate lead, cadmium, or arsenic contamination in Mitchum formulas.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Mitchum, owned by Revlon, publishes ingredient lists but does not provide detailed safety certifications, third-party testing, or explicit PFAS policy statements. No major recalls or safety controversies specific to Mitchum deodorants are documented in FDA or consumer databases. The brand's silence on PFAS and broader chemical transparency reflects industry norm rather than a red flag, but contrasts with competitors (e.g., Schmidt's) offering fuller ingredient sourcing disclosure.
How it compares in its category
Mitchum's gel antiperspirant has lower concern than some budget stick brands with higher heavy-metal contamination risk, but less transparency than premium natural or certified alternatives. Aluminum chlorohydrate strength is comparable to competitors like Secret and Degree. Gel formulas in general carry lower dermal irritation profiles than older cream or powder forms.
If you buy it
Apply to dry underarm skin and allow 30 seconds to fully dry before dressing to prevent spotting and maximize efficacy. Store in cool, dry conditions away from direct sunlight to prevent silicone separation. Do not use on broken or irritated skin; if redness or burning occurs, rinse and discontinue. Gel formulas typically last 24 months unopened; replace if separation or odor changes occur.
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
- Mitchum has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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