Q: Aluminium chloro-what now?
A: Aluminium chlorohydrate may be a mouthful to say, but it’s simply a mineral-based aluminium salt that’s widely used in antiperspirants. It’s the ingredient that helps keep sweat under control so you can stay feeling fresh and confident.
Q: Does it really stop sweat?
A: It does. When applied, it forms tiny temporary gel plugs inside your sweat ducts, helping to reduce the amount of sweat that reaches the skin’s surface. Less sweat = less dampness.
Q: I’ve heard aluminium causes breast cancer. Is that true?
A: No. Despite what you might read online, major health organisations have found no scientific evidence linking antiperspirants or aluminium chlorohydrate to breast cancer.
Q: What about Alzheimer’s disease?
A: Again, no evidence supports this claim. Extensive research and reviews by expert bodies have found no causal link between aluminium-containing antiperspirants and Alzheimer’s disease.
Q: Am I stopping my body from getting rid of toxins?
A: Not at all. Sweating helps cool you down, but your liver and kidneys do the heavy lifting when it comes to removing toxins. Using an antiperspirant simply helps keep underarm sweat in check.
Q: Does my skin absorb lots of aluminium?
A: Nope. Only a tiny amount is absorbed through the skin – around 0.01-0.06%. Most stays on the skin’s surface until it’s washed away.
Q: So why do you use it?
A: Because it works. Aluminium chlorohydrate is one of the most effective and well-researched ingredients available for reducing sweat and helping prevent body odour. Safe, reliable and brilliantly effective.
Q: Bottom line – should I be worried?
A: In a word: no. Decades of research support the safety of aluminium chlorohydrate in antiperspirants. We rely on science, not fear, which is why we happily use aluminium chlorohydrate knowing it’s well-tested and well-regulated.
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