Old Spice Men's High Endurance Antiperspirant Deodorant
Low PFAS concern for this category, though Old Spice offers no transparency.
This stick antiperspirant uses aluminum salts and wax binders without water-resistant or nonstick coatings that typically contain PFAS. Old Spice doesn't disclose formula details or PFAS testing.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aluminum-based stick with mineral/wax binders
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Old Spice Men's High Endurance Deodorant is made of, ingredients and materials
Old Spice High Endurance is an aluminum-based stick antiperspirant, typically formulated with aluminum zirconium or aluminum chlorohydrate as the active agent, bound with mineral waxes and emollients. The stick format minimizes solvent use and avoids spray inhalation risks. Aluminum compounds in antiperspirants are applied topically at low doses and have a decades-long safety record in dermatological use, though some consumers prefer to avoid aluminum entirely.
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 sensitivizers
Old Spice uses proprietary fragrance blends that are not itemized on packaging; fragrance is a known contact allergen and irritant for a subset of users. No specific allergen data is published by the brand for this product.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Aluminum compound systemic absorption
Topical aluminum antiperspirant use has not been linked to clinically significant systemic absorption or neurotoxicity in peer-reviewed epidemiological studies. However, some consumer groups and advocacy organizations continue to raise concerns about long-term accumulation; this remains a topic of ongoing scientific debate rather than established hazard.
Talc or talc-derived mineral contamination
Old Spice High Endurance does not list talc as an ingredient on publicly available labels. However, some mineral-based binders or colorants could carry trace contamination if sourced from non-talc mineral deposits; brand does not disclose supplier testing for asbestos or heavy metals in mineral components.
Heavy metals
No recalls or public reports document heavy metal (lead, cadmium, arsenic) contamination in this product. However, Old Spice does not publish third-party testing or certification of colorants and mineral compounds for heavy metals, so absence of reported hazard cannot be confirmed through brand transparency.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Old Spice does not list formaldehyde or known releasers (imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea) in its ingredient disclosure for this product. Industry standard preservatives in stick antiperspirants typically do not include these agents, but brand does not independently verify absence.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Old Spice (owned by Procter & Gamble) does not publicly disclose detailed fragrance composition or PFAS testing results for this product. P&G has faced no major recalls or regulatory actions specific to this deodorant line. The brand provides standard ingredient lists on packaging and websites but does not voluntarily publish third-party testing data or certifications for contaminants or allergen sensitivity.
How it compares in its category
This product is a conventional aluminum antiperspirant, the most common category; efficacy and safety profile align with market standard. Alternative options include aluminum-free deodorants (which do not prevent sweat), crystal deodorants (mineral salts with limited efficacy claims), and natural/plant-based formulations (more variable performance and allergen disclosure). Old Spice's price point and availability make it a mainstream, low-cost choice without premium transparency or eco-certifications.
If you buy it
Apply to clean, dry skin (typically underarms); do not use on broken or irritated skin. Reapply as directed or after heavy sweating or showering. If irritation, rash, or allergic reaction develops (particularly to fragrance), discontinue and patch-test on a small area first before regular use. Replace stick when depleted or if surface cracking occurs; do not heat or leave in direct sunlight, as wax binders may soften.
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
- Old Spice has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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