Vanicream Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Versus Tom's of Maine Antiperspirant - Natural Powder
Updated on December 01, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe deodorant. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Vanicream Anti-Perspirant Deodorant 8 ingredients
Tom's of Maine Antiperspirant 9 ingredients
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Vanicream Anti-Perspirant Deodorant 8 ingredients
Tom's of Maine Antiperspirant 9 ingredients
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Ingredients Explained
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Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholHydrogenated Castor Oil is created by adding hydrogen to castor oil. This helps stabilize the castor oil and raises the melting point. At room temperature, hydrogenated castor oil is solid.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
As a wax-like substance, Hydrogenated Castor Oil acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin stay soft and smooth by creating a barrier. This barrier helps trap moisture.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Castor OilIngredient Ratings
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Vanicream Anti-Perspirant Deodorant 8 ingredients
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