Aluminum Chloride
Aluminum Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antiperspirant, astringent agent. It is used in 17 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 1,833 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | ALUMINUM CHLORIDE |
| Function | ANTIPERSPIRANT, ASTRINGENT, DEODORANT |
| CAS number | 7446-70-0 |
| EC number | 231-208-1 |
| Prevalence | 17 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Deodorant |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 1,833 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 9,900 |
Used in
Deodorant 70.6%Face Cleansers 5.9%Prescription 5.9%Serums 5.9%Toners 5.9%Wash Off Masks 5.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Aluminum Chloride do in skincare?
- Aluminum Chloride functions as an antiperspirant, astringent agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Aluminum Chloride allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Aluminum Chloride?
- It is most commonly found in Deodorant products, especially deodorant (70.6% of its uses).
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