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Zinc Pyrithione
Preservative
Preservative
Explained
Zinc Pyrithione is a preservative. It inhibits the multiplying of fungal and bacterial cells.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in Malassezia treatments. In the US, this ingredient is most common in anti-dandruff shampoos. However, the European Union has prohibited the use of this ingredient starting in 2022.
See all 115 products with Zinc Pyrithione
Users who like it
97%
Users who avoid it
3%
What it does
Antiseborrhoeic
Preventing or relieving excessive secretion of sebum; preventing or relieving seborrheic dermatitis.
Preservative
Tending to preserve or capable of preserving.
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Cleansers
Haircare
Treatments
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
0% to
2%
References
Products with Zinc Pyrithione
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
38974
INCI Name
ZINC PYRITHIONE
INN Name
pyrithione zinc
EC #
 236-671-3
All Functions
Antidandruff, Antiseborrhoeic, Hair Conditioning, Preservative
