A dry aerosol antiperspirant spray composition based on particulate aluminum chlorhydrate as the active antiperspirant, with a propellant fluid to maintain pressure in a container and to aid in discharging the antiperspirant composition from it through a dispensing valve, includes a water soluble poly-lower alkoxylated cetyl alcohol, such as cetyl propoxylate of 5 to 15 propoxy groups per mole, to act as a vehicle for the aluminum chlorhydrate and to diminish any irritation of the skin and staining of clothing resulting from contact with the aluminum chlorhydrate or a reaction product thereof, perspiration and oily materials in the composition or on the skin.
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