HEXAMIDINE

Ingredient type: PRESERVATIVE

✨ Role: Hexamidine is used in cosmetic products for its antimicrobial properties. It helps preserve products by preventing the growth of micro-organisms, and can also contribute to skin health by preventing skin infections.

Ingredient type: Antimicrobial

‍⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe as a cosmetic ingredient at usual concentrations. Always perform a skin tolerance test to ensure there are no reactions.

✨ Vegan: Yes, hexamidine is a synthetic chemical compound that is not derived from animal sources.

✨ To know: Well tolerated by most skin types, but may cause mild irritation in some people, especially on already sensitized skin. It is often compared with other, more common preservatives.

Present in: Facial care products such as lotions, skin cleansers and products targeting skin imperfections.