Ingredient
Aluminum Chlorohydrate
Aluminum Chlorohydrate remains one of the most widely used active ingredients in antiperspirant products. Its strong connection with sweat-control products, broad use across roll-ons, sticks and sprays, and continued demand for long-lasting sweat protection make it…
Aluminum Chlorohydrate remains one of the most widely used active ingredients in antiperspirant products. Its strong connection with sweat-control products, broad use across roll-ons, sticks and sprays, and continued demand for long-lasting sweat protection make it a core ingredient in the 2026 BodyCare and antiperspirant market. A 2025 market analysis of 50 antiperspirants found Aluminum Chlorohydrate in 62% of the products analyzed, making it the most prevalent aluminum-based antiperspirant active in the study.
Trend / research
What it does
Sweat Reduction; Antiperspirant; Moisture Control; Underarm Wetness Control. Forms temporary plugs within sweat ducts, reducing the amount of sweat reaching the skin surface.
Notes
Biological / industrial source: Industrially manufactured aluminum salt, typically produced through controlled reactions involving aluminum-containing raw materials and hydrochloric acid.
R&D / supplier: Widely supplied as a cosmetic/pharmaceutical-grade antiperspirant active by multiple manufacturers.
Origin: Global; widely manufactured and used in the United States and Europe.
Evidence maturity: Established / Mature Ingredient.
Approx. retail price (consumer antiperspirant packs): US$7–15 / 2-count pack.
Publishing notes: Mature antiperspirant active — not a skincare anti-aging ingredient. 2026 relevance from high prevalence in antiperspirant formulas and demand for sweat/wetness control. FDA recognizes aluminum chlorohydrate as an active antiperspirant ingredient. Representative product: Degree Men UltraClear Antiperspirant Deodorant Black+White.
