Doji does not contain aluminum and that is the only ingredient that can make the claim to control perspiration. We believe that Doji is the absolute best deodorant for stopping body odor, but we don't make the claim to stop sweat. If you want to give Doji a try, we have a money-back guarantee so you can see how it works for you, risk-free. If you're a long-time antiperspirant user, it may take a couple of weeks for your body to regulate your sweat production after stopping use of an aluminum-based product. During that time, you might actually sweat more as your body tries to flush out the aluminum that's been blocking your pores, but then it should balance out. Here's a Reddit thread that discusses this: LINK ... and here's an article explaining why antiperspirants can actually make you smell worse: LINK