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Plastic-Free Rating
Sunscreen & Deodorant
Mainstream Brand
Sunscreen & Deodorant·Axe

Deodorant Body Spray

D
PFR Grade
Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution
Aerosol packaging contributes to environmental concerns, and the product contains synthetic fragrances and propellants. It is heavily reliant on plastic components.
PFR Avoid

Axe Deodorant Body Spray provides all-day odor protection with a strong fragrance. It comes in an aerosol can.

Score Breakdown

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.

Materials
4
Packaging
3
Transparency
4
Durability
5

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Aerosol packaging contributes to environmental concerns, and the product contains synthetic fragrances and propellants. It is heavily reliant on plastic components.

Synthetic Plastic Content
%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Axe's Deodorant Body Spray is made from Aerosol can (likely aluminum) with plastic cap. Aluminum-free. Ingredients include Alcohol Denat., Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Butane, Isobutane, Propane, Fragrance (Parfum), Propylene Glycol..

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.

Contains:mixed plastic
1

Various plastic chemicals

Source

Axe Deodorant Body Spray

Health Risk

Synthetic fragrances, aerosol propellants, potential for skin irritation.

Who Is Most At RiskEveryone

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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