Underarm Sweat and Odor Control Cream Formulation

Question

Could you provide a formula recommendation for an underarm cream to control sweat and odor, specifically suggesting a suitable ready-made cream base and advising on which active ingredients and nourishing extracts to add?

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Underarm Odor and Sweat Control Cream Formula

For making an underarm odor and sweat control cream using a ready-made cream base, you can use Antiperspirant / Deodorant Base Cream as the main base. This base is specifically designed for underarm products, with a light, fast-absorbing texture.

Recommended Ingredients

You can add antiperspirant and deodorant active ingredients, as well as skin nourishing extracts, to this cream base as follows:

Antiperspirant Active:
- It is recommended to use Aluminum compounds such as Anti-Sweat™ (Aluminum Chlorohydrate), which helps reduce sweating and has antibacterial properties that cause body odor.
- Usage Rate: Approximately 10-15% of the formula, mixed into the ready-made cream base.
Deodorant Active:
- If you want to focus solely on odor control, or use it in conjunction with an antiperspirant, you can choose ingredients with antibacterial or odor-absorbing properties, such as:
  - LipidSoft™ Deo (Triethyl Citrate): Helps inhibit the process that causes odor without killing all bacteria. Usage rate 1-5%.
  - DeoMax™ Powder or Citromask™ (Natural Deodorizer): Natural extracts that effectively absorb and eliminate odor. DeoMax Powder usage rate is 0.1-0.5%, Citromask usage rate is 0.1-1%.
Skin Nourishing/Soothing Extracts:
- To help nourish, reduce irritation, or improve the underarm skin condition, you can add various water-soluble extracts such as:
  - Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A): Helps reduce inflammation and irritation. Usage rate 0.5-3%.
  - Calendula Extract: Helps reduce inflammation, heal skin, increase moisture, and strengthen the skin barrier. Suitable for sensitive skin. Usage rate 1-5%.
  - Cucumber Extract: Helps soothe the skin, reduce irritation, and provide a refreshing feeling. Usage rate 3-5%.
- These extracts can be combined in appropriate proportions based on the desired properties.

Basic Mixing Method

Combine the selected antiperspirant/deodorant active ingredients and skin nourishing extracts (according to the recommended usage rate for each) with the Antiperspirant / Deodorant Base Cream and stir or mix until uniformly blended.

Caution: You should further research the information and maximum recommended usage rate for each ingredient for optimal safety and effectiveness.