"Strong penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- Other language: Pyrithione de zinc
- INCI name: ZINC PYRITHIONE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 236-671-3
- Classification: Regulated, Preservative, Forbidden in Europe
Namely
Zinc pyrithione is an antibacterial and antifungal that is found mainly in anti-dandruff shampoos. It is particularly adapted to fight against Malessezia, a fungus naturally present on the skin, but responsible for dandruff of the scalp.
Restriction in Europe:
Annex II/1670
Its functions (INCI)
- Anti dandruff : Helps fight against dandruff
- Antiseborrhoeic : Helps regulate sebum production
- Hair conditioning : Leaves hair easy to comb, soft, soft and shiny and / or confers volume, lightness and shine
- Preservative : Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
This ingredient is present in 0.19% of cosmetics.
Products that contain them
