Axe Apollo Aluminum Free Deodorant
Summary
Axe Apollo Aluminum-Free scores 25/100 -- one of the lower aluminum-free options because the rest of the formula is loud. Wins: aluminum-free (no sweat-duct plugging, no systemic aluminum). Demerits stack fast: dipropylene glycol + propylene glycol take two of the top three slots (petrochemical solvents and irritants), Poloxamine 1307 is an ethoxylated copolymer (1,4-dioxane risk), BHT is included as the antioxidant (endocrine-disruptor flag), and the signature Axe Apollo fragrance comes with disclosed allergens Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, and Linalool. Synthetic dye Green 3 (CI 42053) provides the color. The Axe brand's notoriously loud fragrance load is the strongest negative here.
At a glance
Key ingredients 15
WaterNeutral
Solvent base.
See more about Water →Dipropylene GlycolBad
Propylene glycol dimer. Same petrochemical-source/irritant concern as propylene glycol.
See more about Dipropylene Glycol →Propylene GlycolBad
Petrochemical-derived humectant/solvent. Common irritant for sensitive skin; flagged on EWG and Skin Deep watchlists.
See more about Propylene Glycol →Sodium StearateNeutral
Sodium salt of stearic acid. Soap-base stiffener; considered safe.
See more about Sodium Stearate →Poloxamine 1307Bad
Ethoxylated/propoxylated block copolymer surfactant. PEG-style ethoxylation carries 1,4-dioxane contamination risk.
See more about Poloxamine 1307 →Fragrance (Parfum)Very Bad
Undisclosed proprietary blend that can legally contain 1000+ chemicals including phthalate carriers. Top trigger for cosmetic contact dermatitis.
See more about Fragrance (Parfum) →Aminomethyl PropanolBad
Amine pH adjuster. Mild concern — can react with nitrosating agents under specific conditions.
See more about Aminomethyl Propanol →Disodium EDTANeutral
Same as Tetrasodium EDTA — chelator with mild environmental persistence.
See more about Disodium EDTA →BHTVery Bad
Synthetic phenolic antioxidant flagged as a potential endocrine disruptor and skin sensitizer. Restricted in toys/childcare in the EU.
See more about BHT →SimethiconeNeutral
Silicone-based defoamer. Inert at low percentage.
See more about Simethicone →CitronellolBad
EU-required-to-list fragrance allergen. Top contact dermatitis trigger.
See more about Citronellol →Hexyl CinnamalBad
EU-required-to-list fragrance allergen. Top contact dermatitis trigger.
See more about Hexyl Cinnamal →LimoneneBad
EU-required-to-list fragrance allergen. Top contact dermatitis trigger.
See more about Limonene →LinaloolBad
EU-required-to-list fragrance allergen. Top contact dermatitis trigger.
See more about Linalool →Green 3 (CI 42053)Bad
Synthetic petrochemical-derived dye. FD&C/D&C colorants are tested but minor allergen/contact concern.
See more about Green 3 (CI 42053) →Get the full breakdown in the Scout app
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