The present disclosure relates to a method for reduction of perspiration of the body and/or reduction of the body odor released by the perspiration in which antiperspirant cosmetic agents containing phosphate (M1) are applied to the human skin and remain on the application point for at least 1 hour. Use of at least one phosphate compound in combination with the antiperspirant aluminum- and/or aluminum zirconium salts in this method has an antiperspirant effect or a reduction of the body odor released by sweat.
