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Degree Men Cool Rush Antiperspirant

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Is Degree Men Cool Rush Antiperspirant healthy?

Degree Men Cool Rush Antiperspirant scores 12/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Degree Men Cool Rush scores 12/100 -- tied for the lowest in the men's batch.

How does Degree Men Cool Rush Antiperspirant compare to other deodorant?

Degree Men Cool Rush Antiperspirant ranks #59 of 59 deodorant in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is BASED Magnesium Deodorant (Santal) at 100/100.

Which ingredients drive Degree Men Cool Rush Antiperspirant's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex GLY, Cyclopentasiloxane, PPG-14 Butyl Ether are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Degree Men Cool Rush Antiperspirant

12 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 7
Category Deodorant
Summary

Degree Men Cool Rush scores 12/100 -- tied for the lowest in the men's batch. Aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex GLY 18.2% is one of the higher aluminum doses in the category (standard sweat-duct plugger, systemic absorption concern). The base combines the worst-case mainstream stack: cyclopentasiloxane (D5 silicone, EU vPvB-flagged), talc (asbestos-cross-contamination history, subject of major US litigation), PPG-14 butyl ether, PEG-8 distearate (1,4-dioxane risk), BHT (endocrine flag), and the signature synthetic fragrance with no allergen breakdown. The talc + BHT + 18.2% aluminum combo is the worst element here.

Key ingredients 11

Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex GLY
Very Bad

Aluminum-based antiperspirant active that temporarily plugs sweat ducts. Aluminum salts are absorbed systemically and accumulate — the most-debated ingredient in personal care.

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Cyclopentasiloxane
Very Bad

Cyclic silicone classified by the EU's ECHA as vPvB (very persistent, very bioaccumulative). REACH-restricted in wash-off cosmetics since 2020 and listed under Canada's CEPA toxic substances. Aquatic-toxic.

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Talc
Very Bad

Magnesium silicate mineral with a documented history of asbestos cross-contamination. Subject of major class-action settlements in the US.

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Fragrance (Parfum)
Very Bad

Undisclosed proprietary blend that can legally contain 1000+ chemicals including phthalate carriers. Top trigger for cosmetic contact dermatitis.

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PPG-14 Butyl Ether
Bad

Propylene glycol ether derived from petrochemical feedstocks. Skin penetration enhancer.

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PEG-8 Distearate
Bad

Ethoxylated emulsifier carrying 1,4-dioxane contamination risk (a known carcinogen) as a manufacturing byproduct.

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BHT
Bad

Synthetic phenolic antioxidant flagged as a potential endocrine disruptor and skin sensitizer. Restricted in toys/childcare in the EU.

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Stearyl Alcohol
Neutral

Fatty alcohol used as emollient/thickener. Considered safe.

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Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Neutral

Hydrogenated castor oil — plant-derived wax. Generally well-tolerated.

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Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
Neutral

Starch-derived absorbent. Inert; considered safe.

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Mannitol
Neutral

Sugar alcohol. Inert.

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