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 nameZINC PYRITHIONE
FunctionANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTI-SEBUM, HAIR CONDITIONING, PRESERVATIVE
CAS number13463-41-7
EC number236-671-3
Prevalence134 products (0.14% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies150 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches5,400

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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