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Speed Stick Power Fresh Antiperspirant

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Is Speed Stick Power Fresh Antiperspirant healthy?

Speed Stick Power Fresh Antiperspirant scores 17/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Speed Stick Power Fresh scores 17/100.

How does Speed Stick Power Fresh Antiperspirant compare to other deodorant?

Speed Stick Power Fresh Antiperspirant ranks #53 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 Speed Stick Power Fresh Antiperspirant's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil counts in its favor; Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex GLY, Cyclomethicone, 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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Speed Stick Power Fresh Antiperspirant

17 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 7
Category Deodorant
Summary

Speed Stick Power Fresh scores 17/100. Colgate-Palmolive's mainstream antiperspirant for men, with aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex GLY 15.9% as the active (standard sweat-duct blocker, systemic absorption concern). The supporting cast: cyclopentasiloxane (D5 silicone, EU vPvB-flagged), PPG-14 butyl ether, PEG-8 distearate (1,4-dioxane risk), C12-15 alkyl benzoate, hydrogenated castor oil, and synthetic fragrance with no allergen disclosure. Slight bumps for real palm kernel oil and hydrogenated soybean oil as fats. Includes pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, a synthetic phenolic antioxidant similar to BHT.

Key ingredients 13

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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Cyclomethicone
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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Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Very Bad

Hydrogenated seed oil — the worst processing form of an already-flagged oil class.

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Fragrance
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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Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Bad

Synthetic phenolic antioxidant similar to BHT — mild endocrine concerns.

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Stearyl Alcohol
Neutral

Fatty alcohol used as emollient/thickener. Considered safe.

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C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Neutral

Synthetic emollient ester. Considered safe; mild ethoxylation concern.

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Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Neutral

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

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Behenyl Alcohol
Neutral

Long-chain fatty alcohol. Considered safe.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Common acidulant and preservative — safe at typical use levels, neither beneficial nor harmful.

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Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil
Good

Plant-derived oil. Considered safe; sustainability sourcing varies.

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