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Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride is a cosmetic ingredient used in skincare formulas.
Summary
3 products tracked
What this means for you
Use this as orientation, not a prediction of individual tolerance.
May be useful for
The catalog does not link this ingredient to a skin type. Look at the whole product and how you will use it.
Who should be careful
The catalog does not say who should avoid this ingredient. It cannot judge a health need, pregnancy, or allergy.
An ingredient list confirms presence and order—not exact concentration, finished-formula performance, or personal comfort.
Evidence & sources
- official catalog snapshotEU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 32660)
- official database guidanceEuropean Commission: Cosmetic ingredient database and its evidence boundary
Provenance and review status are editorial metadata and are not published here — these are the records the profile is built from.
Decision snapshot
Current record- Evidence grade
- limited evidence
- In our catalog
- Found in 3 of the 7,062 products we've decoded
Names & references
Official label names and chemical registry identifiers, with each available source kept explicit.
- Official INCI name
- Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
- Korean · KCIA
- 클로헥시딘다이하이드로클로라이드
Chemical registries
Regulatory status
- Canada · Health CanadaRestricted in Canadian cosmetics
What the record supports
Claims, limitations, sources, and tracked research are kept together so the evidence can be checked in context.
What it does
The catalog calls its main role “antimicrobial.” In plain language, it helps limit the growth of microorganisms. The catalog lists 2 other possible roles for this ingredient. These labels do not prove that it treats a skin condition.
Evidence strength
limited evidence
Benefits
- Antimicrobial: Helps limit the growth of microorganisms.
- Oral care: Is used in products made for the mouth or teeth.
- Preservative: Helps protect the product from microbial spoilage.
- These are formula roles. They do not prove a skin treatment benefit.
Side effects
- The catalog does not list side effects for this ingredient.
- Being in CosIng does not mean an ingredient is safe. Each finished product needs a safety check.
- This label does not prove that it treats acne or that it is an approved preservative.
- This label does not prove that a specific amount will preserve the finished product.
- The snapshot lists the restriction reference “V/42.” This dated reference is not a current legal decision. Check the latest rules for the product and market.
Where it fits in real formulas
Related ingredients, common formula neighbors, naming, and catalog context—kept separate from evidence and personal-fit guidance.
Similar ingredients
related by documented function or concern
Zinc OxideProvides UVA and UVB attenuation in properly formulated and tested sunscreensClimbazoleCan contribute antifungal activity in an anti-dandruff formulaBHA exfoliantPromotes shedding of surface scale through keratolytic actionBakuchiolA 12-week head-to-head study found similar improvement in measured wrinkles with bakuchiol and retinolPiroctone OlamineA randomized trial found that a shampoo combining piroctone olamine with climbazole reduced dandruff signsMandelic AcidExfoliates the skin surface and may improve texture and uneven tone
Where it's used
Real brands and product categories from the 3 decoded products listing Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride — an observation of our catalog, not a claim about market share.
Product categories
conditioners (2), hair masks (1)
Frequently asked questions
What does Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride do in skincare?
Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride is a cosmetic ingredient used in skincare formulas. The catalog calls its main role “antimicrobial.” In plain language, it helps limit the growth of microorganisms. The catalog lists 2 other possible roles for this ingredient. These labels do not prove that it treats a skin condition.
How common is Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride in skincare?
Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride appears in 0% of the 7,062 decoded products in our catalog (3 products).
Which brands use Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride?
In the products we've decoded, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride appears in formulas from Biolage, Kerastase, Matrix.
What kinds of products contain Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride?
In our decoded catalog, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride shows up mostly in conditioners (2), hair masks (1).
What is Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride called in Korean?
On Korean labels, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride is listed as 클로헥시딘다이하이드로클로라이드.
Products with Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
All 3 →3 public products list this ingredient.
Catalog preview
A compact look at the first products in this result set
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Compiled from the EU CosIng database (ref 32660) · snapshot 16 June 2026. The written profile above was human-reviewed; see its cited sources.