Advanced Care Antiperspirant Deodorant

Name: Advanced Care Antiperspirant Deodorant
Brand: Dove

PFR Grade

Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution

Contains aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex (an aluminum compound). Aluminum antiperspirants are applied to the underarm area near breast tissue. Studies have found aluminum in breast tissue samples. Parabens also present.

PFR Caution

Antiperspirant deodorant with aluminum for 48-hour protection. Dove is one of the most widely used personal care brands in the US.

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

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

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

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Personal care products are applied directly to skin — the body's largest organ — and many ingredients are absorbed into the bloodstream. The average American uses 9-15 personal care products daily, with women using more. Phthalates, parabens, synthetic fragrances, and PFAS are commonly found in conventional personal care products.

Synthetic Plastic Content

30%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Dove's antiperspirant contains aluminum compounds applied directly to the underarm area near breast tissue. Studies have detected aluminum in breast tissue, and aluminum has been found to have estrogenic effects in laboratory studies. The parabens in the formula add additional endocrine disruption concern.

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:Plastic stick container

phthalates

Source

Synthetic fragrance in conventional deodorants

Health Risk

Endocrine disruption

Who Is Most At RiskAdults using antiperspirant daily

Peer-Reviewed Sources

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.