Underarm Whitening and Odor Control Cream Ingredients

For those sensitive to roll-ons and looking for an underarm cream that provides both whitening and odor control, here are some ingredients commonly used in cosmetic formulations that may be suitable. Please note that creating a stable and effective cream requires formulation expertise.

Whitening Ingredients

Several ingredients can help brighten the underarm area:

• Alpha Arbutin: A well-known skin brightening agent that works by reducing melanin production. It is available in different grades, such as Alpha Arbutin (Switzerland) and Alpha Arbutin (China, Powder, Enzymatic Synthesis), Alpha Arbutin (China, Crystal Form).
• Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide): Helps reduce redness and hyperpigmentation, improves skin barrier function, and can also help with oil control. Available as Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide) and Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide, Switzerland).
• Licorice Extract: Contains compounds like Glabridin (Licorice Extract (Glabridin 4.5%, Water-Soluble)) and Licochalcone A (Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A 1%, Water-Soluble)) which have skin brightening and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Vitamin C Derivatives: Various stable forms of Vitamin C, such as Perfect-C™ (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate), Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, Vitamin C Ethyl Ether), and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C SAP, e.q. Stay C50), can help brighten skin and offer antioxidant benefits.

Odor Control Ingredients

Instead of antiperspirants that block sweat, deodorizing ingredients work by neutralizing odor-causing bacteria or absorbing odor molecules:

• Zinc Ricinoleate (30% Solution): An effective odor absorber that chemically binds to odor molecules.
• Zinc Oxide (Ultra-Fine, Non-Yellow, Non-Coated, USP): While often used as a sunscreen or for skin soothing, pharmaceutical grade Zinc Oxide can also have mild deodorizing properties and is generally gentle on the skin.

When formulating a cream, these ingredients would be combined with a cream base (emulsifiers, emollients, water), thickeners, preservatives, and potentially other beneficial ingredients depending on the desired texture and additional benefits.

It is important to test any new product on a small area first, especially if you have sensitive skin.