Tom's of Maine Men's Mountain Spring Long Lasting Deodorant
Summary
Tom's of Maine Men's Mountain Spring scores 35/100 -- slightly lower than the women's Apricot version. Propylene glycol is still the #1 ingredient and the formula adds butylene glycol (a second synthetic glycol) on top. Notably absent from the men's version: hops extract, sunflower oil, Vitamin C, and any real essential oil disclosures -- the wins that lifted the Apricot version's score. The remaining positives are aloe leaf juice, glyceryl laurate, methylheptylglycerin, and 'natural fragrance.' B Corp certified, no artificial fragrance, but Colgate-Palmolive owned since 2006.
At a glance
Key ingredients 10
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 →Butylene GlycolBad
Synthetic glycol solvent. Same petrochemical-source concern as propylene glycol.
See more about Butylene Glycol →GlycerinGood
Humectant. Considered safe.
See more about Glycerin →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 →MethylheptylglycerinNeutral
Glycerin-derived preservative. Considered safe.
See more about Methylheptylglycerin →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 →Xanthan GumNeutral
Plant-derived thickener. Considered safe.
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