Chlorhexidine Digluconate

Chlorhexidine Digluconate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial, oral care agent. It is used in 145 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE
FunctionANTIMICROBIAL, ORAL CARE, PRESERVATIVE
CAS number18472-51-0
EC number242-354-0
Prevalence145 products (0.16% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches480

Used in

Conditioners 22.1%Hair Masks 20.7%Face Cleansers 6.2%Eye Moisturizers 4.8%Makeup Removers 4.8%Leave-in Treatments 4.1%

Frequently asked

What does Chlorhexidine Digluconate do in skincare?
Chlorhexidine Digluconate functions as an antimicrobial, oral care agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Chlorhexidine Digluconate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Chlorhexidine Digluconate?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially conditioners (22.1% of its uses).

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