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Tom's of Maine Long Lasting Fresh Apricot Deodorant

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Is Tom's of Maine Long Lasting Fresh Apricot Deodorant healthy?

Tom's of Maine Long Lasting Fresh Apricot Deodorant scores 38/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Tom's of Maine Long Lasting Fresh Apricot scores 38/100.

How does Tom's of Maine Long Lasting Fresh Apricot Deodorant compare to other deodorant?

Tom's of Maine Long Lasting Fresh Apricot Deodorant ranks #47 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 Tom's of Maine Long Lasting Fresh Apricot Deodorant's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Zinc Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Laurate count in its favor; Propylene Glycol is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Tom's of Maine Long Lasting Fresh Apricot Deodorant

38 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 7
Harmful ingredients 1
Category 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.

Key ingredients 11

Propylene Glycol
Bad

Petrochemical-derived humectant/solvent. Common irritant for sensitive skin. Tom's of Maine claims 'vegetable derived' but the ingredient is still PG.

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Water
Neutral

Solvent base.

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Sodium Stearate
Neutral

Soap-base stiffener. Considered safe.

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Cymbopogon Flexuosus (Lemongrass) Oil
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Good

Real aloe vera leaf juice — moisturizing and soothing. Beneficial.

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Zinc Ricinoleate
Good

Castor-derived zinc salt that traps odor compounds. Effective and well-tolerated.

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Glyceryl Laurate
Good

Coconut-derived emollient and antimicrobial. Considered safe.

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Natural Fragrance
Good

Natural fragrance from essential oils and plant isolates — significantly cleaner than synthetic parfum, though still a sensitizer for some.

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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Good

Organic plant oil — beneficial emollient.

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Ascorbic Acid
Good

Vitamin C — antioxidant.

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Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract
Very Good

Real hops extract — naturally antimicrobial and antibacterial.

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