Antiperspirant wipes typically contain antiperspirant agents, antimicrobial agents, and deodorizing agents. The primary antiperspirant agents consist of metal salts (such as aluminum hydroxychloride and aluminum zirconium hydroxychloride); aldehydes (such as formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde); anticholinergic drugs; anti-adrenergic drugs; metabolic inhibitors; and Botulinum Toxin Type A. Among these, the latter four categories generally require administration via injection. Based on considerations of convenience, safety, and efficacy, the majority of currently marketed products utilize aluminum-zirconium metal salts. Antimicrobial agents frequently include broad-spectrum biocides effective against bacteria and fungi-such as benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, triclosan, triclocarban, triclosan, and zinc pyrithione-or herbal extracts possessing antimicrobial properties (e.g., extracts of lichen, gentian, arnica, schizonepeta, tea tree oil, and thyme). Deodorizing agents primarily comprise chemical deodorizers (such as ZnO, CaO, MgO, zinc carbonate, and calcium carbonate) and fragrance components.
Additionally, some wipes are formulated with auxiliary ingredients, such as emollients, humectants, and solubilizers.
Antiperspirant wipes target every critical stage involved in the generation of underarm odor; they achieve deodorization and odor elimination primarily by reducing perspiration volume, eradicating microorganisms (such as bacteria and fungi), and masking odors through the use of fragrances.
