Is Schmidt's ethical?
Good with caveatsMostly — Schmidt's scores 75/100. It clears our bar on 3 of 4 ethics signals, with gaps worth checking before you buy.
| Check | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cruelty-free | verified | At least one product in our database carries a third-party cruelty-free certification. |
| Vegan options | verified | Certified vegan products appear in this brand's range. |
| Sells in mainland China | unverified | We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution. |
| Third-party certified | verified | We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | Leaping Bunny, Vegan, Ecocert Certified |
Scored with our public methodology.
Schmidt's at a glance
Schmidt's offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Health & Wellness, with an average ethics score of 75/10 and recurring certifications including Leaping Bunny, Vegan, Ecocert Certified.
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Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Schmidt's's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare95/10
- Environment78/10
- Sourcing70/10
- Labor68/10
- Transparency65/10
Categories covered
Where Schmidt's shows up across our directory.
- Health & Wellness1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Schmidt's's products.
- ✓Highly effective odor control
- ✓Pleasant, gender-neutral scent
- ✓Certified 100% natural origin
Sustainability commitments
"Schmidt's has partnered with TerraCycle to provide a recycling solution for their deodorant tubes. The brand is committed to reducing virgin plastic in their supply chain by 50% by 2025."
Products from Schmidt's
A powerful, plant-based deodorant that utilizes activated charcoal and magnesium to neutralize odor without the use of aluminum or parabens.
Common questions about Schmidt's
Is Schmidt's cruelty-free?+
Cruelty-free credentials appear on part of Schmidt's's range in our data. Check the certification badges on each product page — coverage is rarely brand-wide.
How does Schmidt's score overall?+
Schmidt's averages 75/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns Schmidt's?+
Parent-company ownership changes what your money supports. See our brand ownership map for the current group structure and any conflicting parent-company records.
What are the best alternatives to Schmidt's?+
Our alternatives page ranks comparable products by ethics score with a side-by-side difference table, so you can see exactly which pillar improves.