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Quick answer: Cadmium carries the heavier risk profile. Aluminum chlorohydrate is restricted in the EU and allowed in the US; Cadmium is banned in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | Aluminum chlorohydrate | Cadmium |
|---|---|---|
| EU status | Restricted | Banned |
| US status | Allowed | Allowed |
| Risk level | low | high |
| Banned in | — | European Union |
| Restricted in | European Union | — |
| Category | heavy metal | heavy metal |
| Where it hides | antiperspirant, deodorant | pigmented makeup (contaminant) |
Aluminum chlorohydrate (Aluminum Chlorohydrate) is an antiperspirant active.
Cadmium (Cadmium) is a toxic heavy metal contaminant.
Aluminum chlorohydrate: The EU caps aluminum concentration in antiperspirants over uptake concerns.
Cadmium: A carcinogen and kidney toxin; banned in EU cosmetics.
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