"Low penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- INCI name: POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 608-723-9 [1]/608-042-7 [2]/923-111-4 [3]/- [4]
- Classification: Regulated, Preservative
Namely
Polyaminopropyl biguamide or PHMB is a preservative used in liquid cosmetics. Its gentle nature makes it ideal for non-rinsing products such as hair care products, skin creams, skin lotions, baby products and wet wipes.
Restriction in Europe:
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is 0.3%.
Its functions (INCI)
- Preservative : Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
This ingredient is present in 0.21% of cosmetics.
Products that contain them
