The present invention relates to methods for reducing body perspiration and/or for reducing the body odor resulting from perspiration. According to these methods, phosphate-containing antiperspirant cosmetic agents (M1) are applied to the human skin and remain in the application location for at least 1 hour. The use of the at least one phosphate compound in these methods results in an antiperspirant effect or in the reduction of the body odor resulting from perspiration.
