INCI name

ALUMINUM SESQUICHLOROHYDRATE

Aluminium sesquichlorohydrate

An antiperspirant active.

What it is

Aluminum sesquichlorohydrate is an aluminium salt that temporarily reduces sweat by forming plugs in sweat ducts.

Where it is used

Found in antiperspirants.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

See the EU regulation section for current conditions of use.

Functions

Antiperspirant
Reducing perspiration.
Astringent
Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
Deodorant
Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (125)

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