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 nameALUMINUM CHLORIDE
FunctionANTIPERSPIRANT, ASTRINGENT, DEODORANT
CAS number7446-70-0
EC number231-208-1
Prevalence17 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inDeodorant
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies1,833 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches9,900

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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