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 name | CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE |
| Function | ANTIMICROBIAL, ORAL CARE, PRESERVATIVE |
| CAS number | 18472-51-0 |
| EC number | 242-354-0 |
| Prevalence | 145 products (0.16% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 480 |
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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