Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrex Gly
INCI: ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TRICHLOROHYDREX GLY
A metallic salt complex that reduces sweat and odour production on skin
Best For Skin Types
Oily, All
Addresses
Effective Concentrations
16-20%
Usage Frequency
Daily
What Is Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrex Gly?
Aluminum zirconium trichlorohydrex gly is an inorganic compound combining aluminium and zirconium salts with glycine. It belongs to a class of antiperspirant actives commonly used in personal care products to manage perspiration and odour.
In skincare formulations, it typically appears at concentrations between 16% and 20%, where it functions as both an antiperspirant and astringent agent. It is most commonly found in deodorants and antiperspirant products rather than traditional skincare.
How It Works
Aluminum zirconium compounds work by forming hydrated salts that swell within the sweat duct, physically restricting the flow of perspiration to the skin surface. This mechanism is reversible; normal sweat production typically resumes once the product is washed away.
The inclusion of zirconium may enhance stability and efficacy compared to aluminium salts alone, though the precise contribution remains incompletely characterised in published literature.
Clinical Evidence & References
Aluminum zirconium complexes have a long history of use in antiperspirant formulations and are generally recognised as effective for reducing sweat production. However, dedicated clinical studies specifically examining this particular salt complex in skincare—rather than deodorant—applications are limited.
Evidence supports the functional role of aluminium salts in sweat reduction, though long-term tolerability and efficacy data specific to skincare use would strengthen the evidence base.
How to Use
Apply to clean, dry skin only. Because of its high concentration and astringent nature, this ingredient is best suited to products designed for underarms or other areas where sweat control is the primary goal rather than broad facial skincare. Follow product instructions for frequency; overuse may lead to irritation or accumulation on the skin.
Safety & Precautions
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
Show identifiers
- INCI Name
- ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TRICHLOROHYDREX GLY
- EC Number
- -
- Function
- Antiperspirant, Astringent, Deodorant
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