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Degree Deodorant |
Cancer Proven  | Cancer Link  | Reproductive Toxins | Safety Violation |
Penetration Agent | Untested Chemicals | Harmful Toxins | Animal Tested |
Fragrance/ Allergen | Propylene Glycol | Aluminum Compound | Alcohol Denatured |
Introduction Degree Deodorant is highly toxic skin care product. This product's official name is Degree Antiperspirant & Deodorant, Fresh Oxygen. The parent company Unilever had sales of 49.9 billion dollars in 2004. In the interests of disclosure this corporate behemoth was recently involved in a mercury scandal. Positives There is nothing positive about this product according to the ingredient label. The Degree Antiperspirant & Deodorant, Fresh Oxygen does not meet any natural ingredient parameter. In fact, if you were to inject this chemical concoction into someone else's bloodstream you would be locked up. I do not say this lightly, as there are penetration agents - DISODIUM EDTA - in this product that enables it to pass into your bloodstream unhindered. Tested on Animals? It is not certified organic and it uses synthetic chemicals that have been tested on animals. Unilever outsource's animal testers so as not to get their hands dirty. The fact that it is not certified organic - obviously - means that there is a possibility the product contains G.M.O - genetically modified organisms - and pesticides. Negatives The Degree Deodorant is quite literally a chemical soup with many of the ingredients never even tested for safety according to the C.I.R. - Cosmetic Ingredient Review. The chemicals that are certified by the C.I.R have been tested on animals. Cancer Linkage This product contains these highly toxic ingredients, BHT which have been linked to cancer in animal tests. Untested Chemicals Degree Antiperspirant & Deodorant, Fresh Oxygen contains chemicals that have not been assessed for safety in cosmetic formulas by the C.I.R. These chemicals are: CITRIC ACID, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, SILICA, VEGETABLE OIL, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, CORN STARCH, C18-36 ACID TRIGLYCERIDE. Penetration Enhancers Also present are penetration enhancers: PROPYLENE GLYCOL, LACTIC ACID. These agents work to infiltrate the skin membrane - i.e. penetration enhancer - and in doing so may increase exposures to carcinogens. Fragrance Of concern to sensitive people is the presence of - the vaguely termed - FRAGRANCE. This is an unspecified mixture of potentially hundreds of chemicals commonly used throughout the industry. Some problems caused by these chemicals are headaches, dizziness, rash, violent coughing, vomiting and skin irritation. Recommendation My advice is this. Don't fall for these fake "natural looking" products pushed on you by Unilever. Stay away from Degree Deodorant . If you use it now I strongly urge you to throw it in the trash. Don't fill the coffers of a mega corp that KNOWINGLY uses toxic ingredients in their so called skin care products. Vote with your wallet and maybe Unilever in time will learn not to put their customer's health at risk. Certified Organic Deodorant? If you are someone who likes the peace of mind that your deodorant is certified organic I would refer you to the top rating aluminum free deodorant, a product I personally use and recommend. Voice Your Opinion! If you have an opinion or experience with Degree Deodorant please click on the feedback link. I will include your comments in a user section on this page. |
| Natural Ingredient Parameter Rating: (+) 0.0 for Degree Deodorant Fresh Oxygen Rated by Natural Skin Care Product Review. |
| Certified Organic | Unilever products are not certified organic by any credible third party body. | 0.0 |
| 100% Natural Ingredients | No. Degree Antiperspirant & Deodorant, Fresh Oxygen is not composed of all natural ingredients. See ingredient box below. | 0.0 |
| No Synthetic Chemicals | Negative. | 0.0 |
| No Animal Testing | Negative | 0.0 |
| No Pesticides | Negative | 0.0 |
| No G.M.O | Negative | 0.0 |
| Cold Formulated | No cold formulation policy is stated on Unilever website. | 0.0 |
| Charitable Company | Yes. | 0.0 |
| Total Score | 0.0 |
Toxic Ingredient Rating: (-) 3.0 for Degree Deodorant Fresh Oxygen rated by Natural Skin Care Product Review. |
Cancer: Proven Link | None | 0.0 |
Cancer: Possible Link | BHT. | 0.7 |
Reproductive Toxins | No | 0.0 |
Safety Violation | None | 0.0 |
Penetration Agents | Yes, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, LACTIC ACID | 0.5 |
Untested Chemicals | Yes, CITRIC ACID, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, SILICA, VEGETABLE OIL, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, CORN STARCH, C18-36 ACID TRIGLYCERIDE. | 0.5 |
Harmful Toxins | BHT. | 0.5 |
Animal Tested | Yes | 0.3 |
Alcohol Denatured | No | 0.0 |
Aluminum | Yes | 0.2 |
Fragrance | Yes | 0.2 |
Propylene Glycol | Yes | 0.1 |
| Total Score | 3.0 |
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| Warnings For Use: Degree Deodorant Fresh Oxygen | Score |
For external use only. Do not use on broken skin. Stop use if rash or irritation develops. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. | Default Natural Toxic Total | 5.0 0.0+ 3.0 - 2.0 |
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| Ingredients As Listed on Package Degree Deodorant Fresh Oxygen |
| Active Ingredients: ALUMINIUM Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Gly (18.5% W/W) Inactive Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, C18-36 Acid Triglycerides, Micro Crystalline Wax, FRAGRANCE, LACTIC ACID, Silica, Dimiethicone Crosspolymer, Vegetable Oil (Olus), Glyceryl Oleate, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, BHT, T-Butyl Hydroquinone, Corn Starch (Zea Mays), Citric Acid |
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