Tom's of Maine Long Lasting Fresh Apricot Deodorant
Summary
Tom's of Maine Long Lasting Fresh Apricot scores 38/100. Propylene glycol is the #1 ingredient -- Colgate's marketing calls it 'vegetable derived' but the molecule is still PG, a skin irritant for sensitive users and petrochemical-pathway sourced. The wins are real: zinc ricinoleate (effective non-aluminum odor blocker), real aloe leaf juice, hops extract (natural antimicrobial), organic sunflower oil, Vitamin C, and real lemongrass essential oil. B Corp certified, no artificial fragrance. Owned by Colgate-Palmolive since 2006 -- the corporate ownership concern is the same as Schmidt's/Native (Unilever/P&G), but the PG-base formula keeps the score in the 30s.
At a glance
Key ingredients 11
Propylene GlycolBad
Petrochemical-derived humectant/solvent. Common irritant for sensitive skin. Tom's of Maine claims 'vegetable derived' but the ingredient is still PG.
See more about Propylene Glycol →WaterNeutral
Solvent base.
See more about Water →Sodium StearateNeutral
Soap-base stiffener. Considered safe.
See more about Sodium Stearate →Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceVery Good
Real aloe vera leaf juice — moisturizing and soothing. Beneficial.
See more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice →Zinc RicinoleateGood
Castor-derived zinc salt that traps odor compounds. Effective and well-tolerated.
See more about Zinc Ricinoleate →Glyceryl LaurateGood
Coconut-derived emollient and antimicrobial. Considered safe.
See more about Glyceryl Laurate →Natural FragranceGood
Natural fragrance from essential oils and plant isolates — significantly cleaner than synthetic parfum, though still a sensitizer for some.
See more about Natural Fragrance →Humulus Lupulus (Hops) ExtractVery Good
Real hops extract — naturally antimicrobial and antibacterial.
See more about Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract →Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilGood
Organic plant oil — beneficial emollient.
See more about Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil →Ascorbic AcidGood
Vitamin C — antioxidant.
See more about Ascorbic Acid →Cymbopogon Flexuosus (Lemongrass) OilVery Good
Real lemongrass essential oil — antimicrobial and aromatic.
See more about Cymbopogon Flexuosus (Lemongrass) Oil →Get the full breakdown in the Scout app
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