Dove Original Anti-perspirant Deodorant Stick pack of 6 40 ml

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I think there’s good evidence that propellants are a significant source of this contamination but there’s a variety of potential sources in the raw materials used to create the products as well,” Light said. The vast majority of tested sunscreens, however, were free of benzene, and experts stress the importance of sunscreen use to protect skin from the aging and cancerous effects of the sun.

In response to Valisure’s petition on sunscreens, the FDA told CNN that it “evaluates and assesses the information provided in citizen petitions of this type and, generally, initiates an independent testing and verification process.”

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), exposure to benzene over time can cause issues with the immune system, blood, and bone marrow, which can include cancers such as leukemia.

And it isn’t just a refreshing scent that makes Dove Go Fresh Cucumber & Green Tea Roll-on Antiperspirant Deodorant such a good choice for the start of your day. As well as our reliable Dove antiperspirant deodorant formula, it also contains ¼ moisturising cream to help your delicate underarm skin to recover from irritation caused by shaving. You’ll have beautifully soft and smooth underarms in just three days. Introducing Dove Refillable Deodorant. Our first-ever stainless steel deodorant case designed to be kept for life* with our most caring 0% aluminum refills made from 96% recycled plastic. Benzene, which is not needed to make deodorant, was reportedly found in more than half of 108 batches of deodorant body sprays and antiperspirants that were tested by the independent lab Valisure, according to CNN. Benzene was reportedly found in 30 different brands of deodorant. Here’s what you need to know. What is benzene and why does it matter? Our aluminum free deodorant cares for your underarm skin and is formulated with ¼ moisturizers and glycerin for skin that’s soft and smooth. It also keeps you odor free with 48 hour deodorant protection, and a choice of fragrances to leave you feeling fresh all day long. Impurities may be present in the manufacturing environment due to the use of certain chemicals, equipment or containers. We need more testing,” said David Andrews, a senior scientist for the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a non-profit environmental and consumer health advocacy group.Benzene is used in the U.S., according to the CDC, but it’s more common in dyes, detergents, lubricants, and rubbers. Because it’s listed as a class one solvent with “unacceptable toxicity,” it shouldn’t be used in drug products, which antiperspirants are typically classified as, according to CNET, while deodorants are classified as cosmetic products. How much benzene is bad for you? Tests by Valisure, however, found concerning levels of benzene in some batches of P&G products. The most highly contaminated – two lots of an Old Spice antiperspirant called Pure Sport (Lots 11671458SQ and 11671458SB; UPC 012044001912) – contained 17.7 and 17.4 average parts per million of benzene, said Valisure CEO David Light. That’s nearly nine times the upper limit of 2 parts per million the FDA has set for emergency use,” Light said. We are on a journey to create more environmentally friendly deodorants. Our refillable deodorant is one of many steps we are taking towards that goal. That is why our reusable case is made from stainless steel – for a sleek and minimalist look that’s durable and long lasting. It fits seamlessly into your routine and your journey to use more sustainable deodorants. The results from the Valisure lab found benzene levels beyond the upper acceptable limit in deodorants and antiperspirant products from 30 brands. Two lots of an Old Spice antiperspirant called Pure Sport reportedly contained 17.4 parts per million of benzene on average. Secret Powder Fresh lots that were tested reportedly contained around 16 parts per million on average.

Secret Powder Fresh, 24 HR Aerosol (Lots 11721458SG and 11701458SH; UPC 037000711087) had about 16 average parts per million, tests showed. CNN did not receive a response from the rest of the brands before publication, but the Personal Care Products Council, an industry association that speaks for 600 consumer product companies, put out this statement. PCPC and its member companies are firmly committed to ensuring consumers have access to cosmetics and personal care products with ingredients that have been thoroughly tested for safety and follow the requirements of the law,” the statement said. “Companies and individuals have a legal responsibility to ensure their products and ingredients are safe for the intended use.” The company tested the product with the highest levels of benzene (Old Spice Pure Sport with 17.7 ppm) in a closed bathroom, spraying once under each arm as a consumer would. By doing so, you “could bring the entire bathroom air to 15 times the limit for what the EPA has said is an increased risk for leukemia,” Light said. We need independent analysis as part of the overall supply chain. It’s really critically important to find these problems before they get on the shelves,” Light added.Our investigation showed that traces of benzene came from the propellant that sprays the product out of the can,” said Kate DiCarlo, senior director of communications for the Personal Care Portfolio of P&G.