More than half of the antiperspirants and deodorant body sprays from over 30 common brands contain Benzene, a known carcinogen (cancer-causing substance). Benzene is a known class one solvent with “unacceptable toxicity” according to the FDA.
Many products have not yet been recalled, but rest assured that messaging is sure to come soon. In the meantime, become a label reader and avoid products that have at or above 2 parts per million of it. Some of these products include Summer’s Eve, Right Guard, Power Stick, Soft & Dri, and Victoria’s Secret products. Currently some products from Old Spice and Secret have been recalled as of November, 2021.