Triclosan
Triclosan is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial, deodorant agent. It is used in 34 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 1,216 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | TRICLOSAN |
| Function | ANTIMICROBIAL, DEODORANT, PRESERVATIVE |
| CAS number | 3380-34-5 |
| EC number | 222-182-2 |
| Prevalence | 34 products (0.04% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 1,216 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 4,400 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 44.1%Facial Treatments 11.8%Body Washes 8.8%Setting Spray & Powders 5.9%Toners 5.9%Blushes 2.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Triclosan do in skincare?
- Triclosan functions as an antimicrobial, deodorant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Triclosan allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Triclosan?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (44.1% of its uses).
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