Aluminium chloride

What is aluminium chloride?

Aluminium chloride, an aluminium salt, is a white, crystalline substance widely used in various industries, including the cosmetics industry. This powerful ingredient has unique properties that make it a favourite in antiperspirant products and some other skincare products such as PediSPray® foot spray.

The effect of aluminium salt on the skin

The uniqueness of aluminium salt lies in the way it reacts with our skin. It works by constricting the blood vessels in the sweat glands. This reduces the amount of sweat that reaches the skin's surface, resulting in a drier feeling. It's as if it creates an invisible barrier between the sweat glands and the skin, making you feel fresh and dry.

Aluminium chloride against excessive sweating

Aluminium chloride is an effective ingredient widely used against excessive sweating. It helps where sweat glands are overly active, such as with sweaty feet. By acting on the skin, aluminium chloride reduces sweat production and provides a drier feeling. This makes it a popular solution for people suffering from excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis.

Aluminium chloride for sweaty feet

Sweaty feet occur due to excessive activity of the sweat glands in the feet. Aluminium chloride effectively tackles this problem by relaxing and making the sweat glands less active. This reduces the amount of sweat reaching the skin, resulting in drier, fresher feet and limiting unpleasant odours.

How to apply aluminium chloride?

As with any skincare routine, it's important to thoroughly cleanse the skin before applying a product with aluminium salt. A clean skin ensures that the aluminium salt can work optimally. Apply the product to the desired areas, follow the instructions on the product label, and allow it to absorb well.

• Wash and dry feet thoroughly before going to bed
• Apply PediSpray® and allow it to work in well
• Wash feet again the next morning
• Repeat this for 2 to 5 consecutive days
• Once the skin becomes drier, a treatment of a few times a week suffices (no longer daily)

PediSpray® Strong

Means against excessive sweating.

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PediSpray® Strong 3-pack

Extra strong foot spray. Value 3-pack.

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PediSpray® Regular

Means against excessive sweating.

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PediSpray® Regular 3-pack

Foot spray against sweating. Value 3-pack.

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How long does aluminium salt work?

The duration of action can vary depending on the person and the specific formula of the product. Generally, the effect on the skin is noticeable for a period of 24 to 96 hours. This makes it an ideal solution for people seeking long-lasting protection against sweating.

On which body parts can you use aluminium chloride?

The substance can be safely used on various parts of the body where excessive sweating is a problem. It is usually applied to the armpits but can also be used on the palms, soles of the feet, and even the forehead.

Possible side effects of aluminium chloride

As with any skincare product, some people may experience side effects when using products with aluminium salt. The most common side effect is slight irritation or redness of the skin. It is always advisable to test a small area before applying the product to larger skin areas.

Is aluminium chloride safe?

There are misconceptions about the safety of aluminium chloride. It is important to emphasise that according to the current scientific consensus, the use of aluminium chloride in cosmetics is safe. The claims that it can cause cancer have not been substantiated by solid scientific research to date, and there is no evidence to suggest this is the case. It is therefore safe to say that you can continue to use the product without concern.