Antiperspirants are widely used to control sweating and body odor. One of the active ingredients in many antiperspirants is aluminum chloride, which works by blocking sweat glands to reduce sweat production. The safety of aluminum chloride has been a subject of debate for many years, with concerns raised about its potential to cause harm to the skin, as well as its absorption into the bloodstream and potential link to various health conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, breast cancer, and kidney problems. However, numerous studies and reviews of the scientific literature have concluded that aluminum chloride in antiperspirants is safe for use. The European Union's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the World Health Organization (WHO) have all declared that aluminum chloride is safe for topical use in antiperspirants. In a review published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology (2004), the authors concluded that "there ...
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