| abstract |
Deodorant compositions for topical application to human skin, e.g. underarm, contain as active agent a layered double hydroxide of the general formula: [Zn(1-x) Alx (OH)2]x+ By-x/y . zH2O where B is an interlayer anion or mixture of anions, y is the charge on the anion, x is 0.1 to 0.5, z is 0 to 100. |