PIROCTONE OLAMINE

Ingredient type: CONSERVATIVE

✨ Role: Piroctone Olamine is primarily used for its antifungal properties. It helps control dandruff and soothes itchy scalps by inhibiting the growth of yeast and fungi, particularly Malassezia, which causes irritation.

Ingredient type: Antifungal

Safety: This ingredient is considered safe at concentrations typically used in cosmetic products.

✨ Vegan: Yes, Piroctone Olamine is generally considered vegan because it is synthesized without animal products.

✨ Good to know: Well tolerated by most users, it is often preferred to other antifungal ingredients such as zinc pyrithione because it has less potential for irritation. It also contributes to hair shine because it helps maintain a balanced scalp.

Found in: It is frequently used in anti-dandruff shampoos, but also in certain hair treatments designed to soothe the scalp.

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