CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
Ingredient type:HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE
✨ Role: Cetylpyridinium chloride is an antimicrobial agent commonly used in cosmetic products to help eliminate bacteria and prevent plaque formation in oral care. It can also be used as a preservative in certain skin care products.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally safe for cosmetic use at concentrations approved by regulatory agencies.
✨ Vegan: Yes, cetylpyridinium chloride is of synthetic origin and suitable for vegan formulations.
✨ Worth knowing: Well tolerated by most users, but may cause mild irritation in some people, especially in oral care. It is important to follow the instructions for use of products containing this ingredient to avoid adverse effects.
Found in: Very common in mouthwashes, toothpastes and some oral care products. May also be found in some skin care products as a preservative.
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