Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate
An aluminum salt that regulates sweating. It narrows sweat gland ducts and reduces perspiration. Well tolerated.
Supporting ingredient
It gives a product its texture, stability or shelf life. It has no claimed effect on the skin, so an efficacy tier does not apply. What is known about its safety is below
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate (INCI: Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate) is an aluminum salt used as an antiperspirant ingredient in deodorants. It forms a temporary plug at the outlet of sweat glands and reduces the amount of sweat reaching the surface. Functionally it delivers: the antiperspirant effect of aluminum salts is well documented. It is not a skincare active in the usual cosmetic sense, but an ingredient with a concrete, effective job within its category. Applied topically, aluminum salts in deodorants show no meaningful systemic relevance, so they can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Anyone who prefers to avoid them out of personal caution has aluminum-free alternatives. Tolerance is good: irritation and allergy are low. On freshly shaved skin or microcuts it can sting a little, so apply to intact skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate safe during pregnancy?
Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate for?
Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate and what does it do in cosmetics?
An aluminum salt that regulates sweating.
What's the INCI name for Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate?
The INCI name is Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate.
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Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Aluminum Stearate, Aminoethanesulfinic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Cocamide MIPA, Laureth-4, Polyacrylamide, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
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