Aluminum Chlorohydrate

Aluminum Chlorohydrate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antiperspirant, astringent agent. It is used in 126 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 37 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE
FunctionANTIPERSPIRANT, ASTRINGENT, DEODORANT
CAS number12042-91-0
EC number234-933-1
Prevalence126 products (0.14% of dataset)
Most used inDeodorant
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies37 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches1,900

Used in

Deodorant 81.7%Toners 5.6%Sunscreens 4%Body Treatments 1.6%Face Cleansers 1.6%Body Serums 0.8%

Frequently asked

What does Aluminum Chlorohydrate do in skincare?
Aluminum Chlorohydrate functions as an antiperspirant, astringent agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Aluminum Chlorohydrate 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 Chlorohydrate?
It is most commonly found in Deodorant products, especially deodorant (81.7% of its uses).

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