| abstract |
One aspect of the invention relates to an anhydrous antiperspirant composition comprising i) AlCl 3 or any hydrates thereof, ii) at least one calcium or magnesium salt of an organic acid,and iii) at least one water miscible solvent. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a method of preventing or reducing perspiration comprising applying to the skinan anhydrous antiperspirant composition comprising the abovementioned components. Yet another aspect of the present invention is to provide amethod of manufacturing an anhydrous antiperspirant composition comprising: I) providing at least one water miscible solvent, II) optionally adding a thickening agent, III) Adding at least onecalcium or magnesium salt of an organic acid, IV) optionally adding an oil phase, V) Adding a solution of AlCl 3 or any hydrates thereof, to form said anhydrous antiperspirant composition. |