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8X4 = Freshness

  • 8x4 range 1951

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    8X4 Range 1950s

  • 8x4 advertisement poster 1952

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    8X4 poster 1952

  • 8x4 advertisement poster Japan 1975

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    8X4 advertisement Japan 1975

  • 8x4 advertisement poster Arab countries 1976

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    Advertisement Arab Countries 1976

    Beiersdorf identified a potential market for a new brand that offered freshness and cleanliness at the beginning of the 1950s. It was a time when consumers were just starting to feel optimistic about the future again. The economy was booming and everyone was in work. A clean and well-groomed look was an indicator of a person’s social status, both in business and in the local community.

    In 1951, Beiersdorf became the first company in Germany to launch a deodorant product line, called 8X4, which specifically inhibited the growth of bacteria that decompose sweat and cause unpleasant odors. The first 8X4 products were a deodorizing toilet and bath soap, followed by a powder and aerosol spray. The first roll-on deodorant was launched in 1958. 

    The unique name 8X4 was created by Juan Gregorio Clausen, Beiersdorf’s long-standing Head of Advertising. It was derived from the active ingredient B32, a component of the first 8X4 products. 

    Today, the 8X4 product range includes spray and roll-on deodorants in various fragrances, from trendy to classic. The one thing they all have in common is that they offer reliable 24-hour protection against body odor and underarm wetness. That’s why 8X4 is one of the world’s leading deodorant brands.

    Find historical clips and TV commercials at the Beiersdorf Classic Cinema here.