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

Powder Fresh Invisible Solid Antiperspirant & Deodorant

D
PFR Grade
Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution
Contains aluminum zirconium, a common antiperspirant ingredient, and is packaged in a plastic stick, contributing to plastic waste. Lack of detailed material breakdown for recyclability.
PFR Avoid

A classic mainstream invisible solid antiperspirant and deodorant providing 24-hour sweat and odor protection. It contains aluminum and comes in a plastic dispenser.

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 8, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Contains aluminum zirconium, a common antiperspirant ingredient, and is packaged in a plastic stick, contributing to plastic waste. Lack of detailed material breakdown for recyclability.

Synthetic Plastic Content
%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Secret's Powder Fresh Invisible Solid Antiperspirant & Deodorant is made from Solid stick, active ingredient Aluminum Zirconium Pentachlorohydrex Gly. Inactive ingredients include Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearyl Alcohol, Mineral Oil, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-14 Butyl Ether.. Certifications: PETA Certified Cruelty-Free.

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

Secret Powder Fresh Invisible Solid Antiperspirant & Deodorant

Health Risk

Aluminum Zirconium (potential health concerns related to aluminum in antiperspirants)

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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