Piroctone Olamine
Piroctone Olamine is a cosmetic ingredient used as an anti-seborrheic, preservative agent. It is used in 392 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 46 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | PIROCTONE OLAMINE |
| Function | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, PRESERVATIVE |
| CAS number | 68890-66-4 |
| EC number | 272-574-2 |
| Prevalence | 392 products (0.42% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 46 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 1,600 |
Used in
Shampoos 39.8%Scalp Treatments 9.9%General Moisturizers 7.9%Conditioners 7.4%Face Cleansers 5.9%Deodorant 3.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Piroctone Olamine do in skincare?
- Piroctone Olamine functions as an anti-seborrheic, preservative agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Piroctone Olamine allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Piroctone Olamine?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (39.8% of its uses).
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