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

Clinical Strength Antiperspirant Deodorant

D
PFR Grade
Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution
Contains a high concentration of aluminum zirconium, a strong antiperspirant with potential health concerns, and is packaged in plastic. The extensive list of synthetic inactive ingredients also raises concerns.
PFR Avoid

Degree Clinical Strength Antiperspirant Deodorant offers prescription-strength wetness and odor protection for up to 72 hours. It comes in a plastic stick.

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

Contains a high concentration of aluminum zirconium, a strong antiperspirant with potential health concerns, and is packaged in plastic. The extensive list of synthetic inactive ingredients also raises concerns.

Synthetic Plastic Content
%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Degree's Clinical Strength Antiperspirant Deodorant is made from Plastic stick, active ingredient Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex GLY (20%). Inactive ingredients include Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Paraffin, Microcrystalline Wax, Silica, Hydrated Silica, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, BHT, Talc..

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

Degree Clinical Strength Antiperspirant Deodorant

Health Risk

Aluminum Zirconium (potential health concerns related to aluminum in antiperspirants), synthetic fragrances.

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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