Before I started researching ingredients I, too, was a victim to the “free and clear” marketing many companies use. I thought I was doing better for myself until I learned the truth behind greenwashing.
I learned about parabens, phthalates, fragrances, PEGs…. and realized that mainstream brands can use the product label to appear cleaner – but in reality are including ingredients that can impact your health.
Today I’m giving you the list of non toxic deodorants, plus the mainstream brands that are still loaded with hormone disruptors, neurotoxins, and “fragrance” (aka secret phthalates).
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Why Conventional Antiperspirant Is Toxic to Your Health
- Aluminum compounds block your sweat glands and have been found in breast cancer tissue (multiple studies, including 2021 research in International Journal of Oncology).
- Parabens and phthalates mimic estrogen → linked to early puberty, low testosterone, fertility issues.
- Triclosan (banned in hand soap but still allowed in deodorant) is an endocrine disruptor and creates super-bacteria.
- “Fragrance” can legally hide 3,000+ chemicals, including known carcinogens.
You have 20+ lymph nodes in each armpit. Let’s not marinate them in junk.
The 10 Mainstream Deodorants That Have These Toxins
- Secret Clinical Strength – petrolatum, fragrance, PPGs
- Dove Clinical Protection – fragrance (also has BHT and paraffin which have additional health risks)
- Degree UltraClear Black+White – PPGs, PEGs, fragrance, BHT
- Native “Sensitive” – claims to be paraben- and aluminum free but still has fragrance
- Old Spice Fiji – propylene glycol, fragrance, PPG, Blue 1 (dyes)
- Gillette Clear Gel – aluminum, propylene glycol, PPG, PEG, fragrance
- Lume – PPG, fragrance
- Everyman Jack – fragrance
- Mitchum Gel – PEG, PPG, fragrance
- Certain Dri – fragrance, PEG, PPG
Pro tip: If baking soda irritates your skin, only buy deodorants labeled “baking-soda-free”.
Non Toxic Deodorant Sticks

Without baking soda
- Green Goo Deodorant
- Each & Every Deodorant
- Earth Mama Organics Deodorant
- Earthley Mineral Deodorant
- Pretty Frank Natural Deodorant Stick
- Bubble and Bee Pit Putty Organic Deodorant
Contains baking soda
Non Toxic Deodorant Creams

Without baking soda
- Bubble & Bee Pit Putty Organic Deodorant CREAM
- Little Seed Farm Deodorant Cream
- Primal Pit Paste Deodorant Cream
Contains baking soda
Non Toxic Deodorant Swaps – Tiered by Budget

Budget (< $12)
- Humble Deodorant | Original Formula
- Cleo+Coco Natural Deodorant
- Earthley Mineral Deodorant
Mid-Range ($13–$16)
- Earth Mama Organics Deodorant
- Earthley Mineral Deodorant
- Pretty Frank Natural Deodorant Stick
- Bubble and Bee Pit Putty Organic Deodorant
- Bubble & Bee Pit Putty Organic Deodorant CREAM
- Little Seed Farm Deodorant Cream
- Primal Pit Paste Deodorant Cream


