The applicants suggest that there is a need for novel cosmetic compositions efficacy higher than that of antiperspirant salts and of zinc gluconate salts when used alone, and which do not have the drawbacks of the deodorant products of the prior art. Described are deodorant cosmetic compositions comprising zinc gluconate and an antiperspirant aluminium sa wherein the zinc gluconate/antiperspirant aluminium salt weight ratio ranges from 1:20 to 5:1. It is claimed this combination may have a synergistic effect on reducing body odour intensity compared with the active agents used individually.
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