Chlorhexidine
Chlorhexidine is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial, oral care agent. It is used in 8 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 11,994 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | CHLORHEXIDINE |
| Function | ANTIMICROBIAL, ORAL CARE, PRESERVATIVE |
| CAS number | 55-56-1 |
| EC number | 200-238-7 |
| Prevalence | 8 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 11,994 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 90,500 |
Used in
Hair Masks 50%Facial Treatments 12.5%General Moisturizers 12.5%Makeup Removers 12.5%Styling Creams & Sprays 12.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Chlorhexidine do in skincare?
- Chlorhexidine functions as an antimicrobial, oral care agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Chlorhexidine?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially hair masks (50% of its uses).
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