Aluminium In
Deodorant

Aluminium is an active ingredient in anti-perspirants because of its ability to reduce how much you sweat.

Aluminium salts form temporary gel plugs at the uppermost part of your sweat pores. This means less sweat is released.

Through friction and your skin’s natural renewing process, these plugs are removed over time.

Aluminium salts also help to reduce the number of bacteria that cause the smell associated with sweat.

Like all other ingredients used in cosmetics, aluminium salts are strictly regulated and subject to stringent safety controls and scientific testing.

So you can feel confident they are safe for your body. Explore the NIVEA range of anti-perspirants or deodorants to find the best one for you.

You may have heard stories in the media about aluminium in deodorants causing diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

The Journal of the National Cancer Institute published a study in 2002 exploring the relationship between breast cancer and antiperspirants or deodorants in 1,606 women. The findings did not show an increased risk of cancer among deodorant or antiperspirant users.

The Alzheimer’s Society has also stated that a link between environmental aluminium and Alzheimer’s disease seems increasingly unlikely.

Unless new scientific proof finds a conclusive link between aluminium in personal hygiene products and a disease, there is no reason for you to switch your favourite anti-perspirant for an aluminium free deodorant.