| abstract |
The invention provides a deodorant composition for reducing axillary body odor without suppressing the secretion of perspiration, comprising a suspension of a particulate deodorant active material in a carrier liquid or gel medium containing less than 80% water by weight of the carrier medium, particularly an aerosol or roll-on composition, in which the deodorant active ingredient is an oxide, hydroxide or carbonate of magnesium or lanthanum or a mixture thereof. |