[video] Sweat Reduction via a Phosphate-based Mineral

Jan 9th, 2020

Giorgio Tosti, R&D and technical marketing specialist, Kalichem srl

Kalichem S.R.L.

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User safety and environmental concerns over traditional aluminum chloride-based salts in deodorants have pressured product developers to come up with alternative actives.

During the 25th IFSCC Congress, held in Milano, Kalichem highlighted a poster on a phosphate-based mineral alternative, described here by Giorgio Tosti, R&D and technical marketing specialist for Kalichem. Read about this innovation in depth in your Cosmetics & Toiletries January 2020 digital magazine.

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