Aluminium Salts

Medium Concern

Antiperspirant Agent

Also known as

aluminiumaluminumaluminium chlorohydratealuminum chlorohydratealuminium zirconiumaluminum zirconiumalum

The concern

Used in antiperspirants. Absorbed through skin. Some research links long-term aluminium exposure to breast cancer risk and neurotoxicity. EWG rates moderate concern. Scientific consensus is not settled but precautionary use is advised.

Read the source: EWG

What to look for on labels

This ingredient may appear under any of the following names or codes on product labels:

Aluminium Salts
aluminium
aluminum
aluminium chlorohydrate
aluminum chlorohydrate
aluminium zirconium
aluminum zirconium
alum

Learn more

Read the full evidence directly from the authoritative source.

View source — EWG

Data sourced from IARC, FDA, EFSA, WHO and EWG public data. For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical or legal advice.

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