A water in oil emulsion composition includes an antiperspirant active, an emulsifier, and a combination of polyalkylene glycols making up between about 1 and about 12 wt. % of the total composition. The combination includes H[OCH2CH2]mOH (I), and H[OCHCH3CH2]nOH (II) in a ratio I:II ranging between about 1.5:1 and about 1:1.5.