Zinc Pyrithione
Zinc Pyrithione is a cosmetic ingredient used as an anti-seborrheic, anti-sebum agent. It is used in 134 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 150 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | ZINC PYRITHIONE |
| Function | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTI-SEBUM, HAIR CONDITIONING, PRESERVATIVE |
| CAS number | 13463-41-7 |
| EC number | 236-671-3 |
| Prevalence | 134 products (0.14% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 150 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 5,400 |
Used in
Shampoos 50%Conditioners 14.9%Face Cleansers 11.2%Scalp Treatments 6%Body Treatments 4.5%Body Washes 4.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Zinc Pyrithione do in skincare?
- Zinc Pyrithione functions as an anti-seborrheic, anti-sebum agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Zinc Pyrithione?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (50% of its uses).
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