Secret Antiperspirant Deodorant — sustainable Personal Care product review
Eco Score 3.5/10

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Secret Antiperspirant Deodorant

★★★★★ 4.5 / 5

Secret's classic antiperspirant uses aluminum zirconium pentachlorohydrex gly to physically block sweat glands, which is what makes it an antiperspirant rather than just a deodorant. It works reliably for most people, but the aluminum compound and plastic stick packaging are the two most common reasons people look for an alternative.

$6.97 per stick (2.6 oz)

Pros

  • ✓Antiperspirant formula actually blocks sweat, not just odor
  • ✓Inexpensive and available at every US store
  • ✓Decades of reliable use and reformulation

Cons

  • ✗Contains aluminum zirconium pentachlorohydrex gly, an aluminum compound some people prefer to avoid
  • ✗Plastic stick packaging isn't widely recyclable curbside
  • ✗Also contains cyclopentasiloxane and other silicones that can irritate sensitive skin
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