Abstract: A method of inhibiting skin darkening whilst inhibiting perspiration in the underarm which comprises incorporating into a antiperspirant composition comprising an astringent salt comprising an aluminium and/or zirconium salt, a triglyceride oil and optionally an active acid comprising an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, especially C6-C12 such as azelaic acid, an unsaturated C18 aliphatic carboxylic acid such as a linoleic acid or an hydroxybenzoic acid such as salicylic acid, at a ratio to said astringent salts, x:y, of 1:<4 in which x represents the weight concentration of said triglyceride oil plus 4 times the weight concentration of active carboxylic acid and y represents the weight concentration of said astringent salts. The composition can additionally comprise glycerol and/or a chelating agent for a transition metal.

Abstract: Deodorant and antiperspirant compositions comprising an aluminium or aluminium-zirconium active can suffer from perceived irritancy when applied topically, which is generally manifested as an itch sensation. This irritancy can be ameliorated or overcome by incorporating within the composition a cannabanoid receptor (CBR) activating agent, and especially an amount selected in the range of from 0.25 to 10 wt %.

Abstract: Deodorant and antiperspirant compositions comprising an aluminum or aluminum-zirconium active can suffer from perceived irritancy when applied topically, which is generally manifested as an itch sensation. This irritancy can be ameliorated or overcome by incorporating within the composition a cannabanoid receptor (CBR) activating agent, and especially an amount selected in the range of from 0.25 to 10 wt %.