Essentials Deodorant
Arm & Hammer Essentials Deodorant is an aluminum-free deodorant that uses baking soda and natural plant extracts for odor control. It comes in a plastic stick.
How scores are calculated
Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.
Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?
Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?
Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.
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Last updated: April 4, 2026
While aluminum-free and utilizing natural odor absorbers like baking soda, it is packaged in plastic. The presence of synthetic fragrances is also a concern.
Why We Rated It This Way
Arm & Hammer's Essentials Deodorant is made from Plastic stick, aluminum-free. Ingredients include Propylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Lavandula Hybrida (Lavandin) Oil, Fragrance..
Chemical & Health Analysis
Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.
Various plastic chemicals
Arm & Hammer Essentials Deodorant
Synthetic fragrances, potential for skin irritation from baking soda for some individuals.
All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.
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