Öko-Test tested deodorant sprays and previously deodorant creams for their antiperspirant abilities and ingredients.
Here you can find out which is the best deodorant.
Öko-Test examined deodorant sprays and deodorant creams in separate tests.
Both times there were clear losers in the tests, but also winners.
Among the losers are products with well-known advertising fairy tales about “24 hours of freedom from sweating” and sometimes questionable ingredients.
Further test reports on exciting products can be read here.
The best deodorant spray according to the Öko-Test
In the deodorant test in issue 8/2023, Öko-Test only looked at deodorant sprays without aluminum.
The reason for this is that consumers prefer to avoid aluminum salts in their deodorants because they are suspected of promoting the development of breast cancer and Alzheimer's.
Deodorants without aluminum often rely on alcohol because it is said to inhibit the bacteria that cause sweat odor.
Fragrances, which are intended to cover up any odors, ultimately complete the effect of the deodorant spray.
The article on the Deospray Öko-Test in issue 8/2023 goes into more detail about the possible dangerous ingredients in the deodorants.
In fact, many deodorant sprays perform very well when it comes to ingredients and convince the experts.
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These are the winners in the test:
Alterra 24h deodorant spray organic sage (certified natural cosmetics),
grade
“very good”
Aveo Deodorant Spray Pure & Fresh,
grade
“very good”
The best deodorant cream according to Öko-Test
Since deodorant creams have become increasingly popular in recent years, Öko-Test took a closer look at armpit creams in 2022.
A total of 30 deodorant creams were tested.
What the experts like: Baking soda is the main ingredient in the creams.
What many people only use for baking reacts with the breakdown products of bacteria and thus reduces the unpleasant smell of sweat.
The entire article on the deodorant cream eco test from 2022 goes into more detail about the creams and dangerous ingredients.
However, deodorant creams from conventional manufacturers often use ingredients that are not natural and are even toxic to the body.
Some winners in the deodorant cream eco test:
Alterra “Deodorant Cream Organic Shea Butter”,
grade
“very good”
Alviana “Organic Cotton Deodorant Cream”,
grade
“very good”
Isana “Deodorant cream with baking soda”,
rating
“very good”
Do you need aluminum in deodorant?
Aluminum salts in deodorants are viewed very controversially.
After all, they are suspected of promoting the development of breast cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
However, experts believe it is less likely that the material will have a damaging effect on the skin when worn.
Nevertheless, most people feel more comfortable with deodorants without aluminum.
Aluminum is also said to accumulate in the body and affect the development of children in the womb.
Therefore, Öko-Test does not like to see the substance in the deodorants tested and has given deductions on this point.
Because according to the experts, an effective deodorant can work without it.
What should you pay attention to when buying deodorant?
There are a few things to consider when buying a good deodorant.
On the one hand, you can safely avoid a deodorant containing aluminum, and on the other hand, the substance triclosan is also dangerous for people and the environment.
Parabens are also often added to deodorants to make them last longer.
But these substances are considered hormone-altering because they have an estrogen-like effect.
Anyone taking a plane trip should also find out beforehand whether deodorant is allowed in hand luggage.
Emulsifiers are often used to combine oils and water in cosmetic products.
But chemical emulsifiers such as polyethylene glycols and PEG derivatives have a dangerous side effect: they make the skin more permeable and thus destroy its natural barrier function.
This causes harmful substances to end up in the skin.
Fragrances can also be controversial.
This is also the case with Galaxoid - the polycyclic musk compound is said to accumulate in human fatty tissue and also in nature.
It is suspected of being a hormone poison.
However, the exact danger posed by the substance is still being researched.
If you don't want to take any risks, you can also make your own deodorant.
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