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Piroctone Olamine

Piroctone Olamine stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use.

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In our catalog: Found in 79 of the 7,133 products we've decoded
Label position: Typically #11 of a label (middle third) — across 78 decoded labelsLabels list ingredients in descending order only above 1% — position is a rough signal, not a concentration claim.

Names & references

Official label names and chemical registry identifiers, with each available source kept explicit.

Official INCI name: Piroctone Olamine
Korean · KCIA: 피록톤올아민

Chemical registries

CAS68890-66-4EC272-574-2PubChem50258

In the Journal

Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff: Why the Flaky, Red Patches Keep Coming Back
Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis aren't caused by dry skin — they're a reaction to a yeast that lives harmlessly on everyone's scalp and face. Here's what the evidence says actually calms it, and why it relapses.
Fungal acne: why your acne routine might be feeding it
Malassezia yeast lives on nearly everyone's skin and eats the very oils many 'nourishing' products are built on. That's why your acne routine can make it worse.

Recent research

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Tracking 3 published papers (2025-2026).

A novel enzymatic approach for a targeted fungal growth inhibition.
BMC microbiology, 2025
Synergistic antifungal activity and mechanism of piroctone olamine and sorbitan caprylate against Malassezia restricta.
Journal of applied microbiology, 2026
A Cohort Clinical Study on the Efficacy of Topical Salicylic Acid/Piroctone Olamine Dandruff Pre-Gel and Cleanser in Improving Symptoms of Moderate to Severe Seborrheic Dermatitis of the Scalp.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025

Where it fits in real formulas

Related ingredients, common formula neighbors, naming, and catalog context. This stays separate from evidence and personal-fit guidance.

Similar ingredients

related by documented function or concern

ClimbazoleCan contribute antifungal activity in an anti-dandruff formula Zinc PyrithioneControls dandruff symptoms when used at permitted concentrations in a compliant product BHA exfoliantPromotes shedding of surface scale through keratolytic action

Where it's used

Real brands and product categories from the 79 decoded products listing Piroctone Olamine — an observation of our catalog, not a claim about market share.

Brands

Head & Shoulders (14)COSRX (2)Clear (2)Dr.Groot (2)Lador (2)Nivea (2)Alpecin (1)Assos (1)

Product categories

shampoos (46), hair oils (4), sunscreens (4), serums (3), cleansers (2), moisturizers (2)

Based on those categories, Piroctone Olamine shows up mostly in rinse-off products (48 of 62 classified) — derived from product category, not a label fact.

Commonly appears alongside

How often another ingredient appears in the same decoded products. This does not show routine compatibility.

Climbazole9%7 of 79 decoded products Caffeine14%11 of 79 decoded products BHA exfoliant18%14 of 79 decoded products Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein5%4 of 79 decoded products Pro-vitamin B538%30 of 79 decoded products Vitamin B328%22 of 79 decoded products AHA exfoliant (gentle)6%5 of 79 decoded products Ceramide Np9%7 of 79 decoded products Cica8%6 of 79 decoded products

Frequently asked questions

What does Piroctone Olamine do in a formula?

Piroctone Olamine's CosIng-listed function is "preservative": stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use.

How common is Piroctone Olamine in skincare?

Piroctone Olamine appears in 1% of the 7,133 decoded products in our catalog (79 products).

Which brands use Piroctone Olamine?

In the products we've decoded, Piroctone Olamine appears in formulas from Head & Shoulders, COSRX, Clear, Dr.Groot, Lador.

What kinds of products contain Piroctone Olamine?

In our decoded catalog, Piroctone Olamine shows up mostly in shampoos (46), hair oils (4), sunscreens (4), serums (3), cleansers (2), moisturizers (2).

Is Piroctone Olamine typically rinse-off or leave-on?

Based on the categories of the decoded products that list it, Piroctone Olamine shows up mostly in rinse-off products (48 of 62 classified). This is derived from product category, not a label fact.

What is Piroctone Olamine called in Korean?

On Korean labels, Piroctone Olamine is listed as 피록톤올아민.

Where does Piroctone Olamine usually appear on the ingredient list?

Typically #11 of a label (middle third) — across 78 decoded labels. Labels list ingredients in descending order only above 1% — position is a rough signal, not a concentration claim.

Products with Piroctone Olamine

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63 public products list this ingredient.

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About the sources

Ingredient lists show presence and order, not concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.

Sources & methodology

Quick facts

Functions: preservative: stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use, anti-seborrheic
Helps with: dandruff, oily scalp
Limits set by EU regulators: Annex III entry 61 — permitted only under specific restrictions/conditions
Annex V entry 35 — permitted preservative, with conditions
Sourced from a 2022 snapshot of the EU's CosIng database — the live CosIng site now requires API credentials we don't have (see pipeline/fetch-cosing.ts); annex numbering/content may have been amended since.
FDA status (US): Not US-approvedA popular anti-dandruff active in EU/Asian products, but not part of the US FDA OTC anti-dandruff monograph.
Regulated differently by country: United States: not restrictedEuropean Union: restricted - source →Why regulators disagree: a regulatory difference, not a safety verdict →
Source: Source: curated

In the catalog

Origin split: In 0% of decoded Korean products vs 2% elsewhere
Mostly in: shampoos (46), hair oils (4), sunscreens (4)
Price range: $1–$72 (median $11, across 46 priced products)

At a glance

In our catalog: 63 products

2D reference · PubChem CID 50258

Ingredient pairings

No researched pairing is linked to this ingredient yet.

All ingredient pairings

Compiled from the EU CosIng database (ref 36604) · snapshot 16 June 2026. CosIng is an informational, non-legally-binding reference. Inclusion does not mean an ingredient is approved, safe, authorized for cosmetic use, or clinically effective. An INCI list does not reveal concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.

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Piroctone Olamine

Piroctone Olamine stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use.

ReferenceCatalog-linkedKey active

Find formulas with this

Decision snapshot

Current record

In our catalog: Found in 79 of the 7,133 products we've decoded
Label position: Typically #11 of a label (middle third) — across 78 decoded labelsLabels list ingredients in descending order only above 1% — position is a rough signal, not a concentration claim.

Names & references

Official label names and chemical registry identifiers, with each available source kept explicit.

Official INCI name: Piroctone Olamine
Korean · KCIA: 피록톤올아민

Chemical registries

CAS68890-66-4EC272-574-2PubChem50258

In the Journal

Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff: Why the Flaky, Red Patches Keep Coming Back
Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis aren't caused by dry skin — they're a reaction to a yeast that lives harmlessly on everyone's scalp and face. Here's what the evidence says actually calms it, and why it relapses.
Fungal acne: why your acne routine might be feeding it
Malassezia yeast lives on nearly everyone's skin and eats the very oils many 'nourishing' products are built on. That's why your acne routine can make it worse.

Recent research

All research on Piroctone Olamine →

Tracking 3 published papers (2025-2026).

A novel enzymatic approach for a targeted fungal growth inhibition.
BMC microbiology, 2025
Synergistic antifungal activity and mechanism of piroctone olamine and sorbitan caprylate against Malassezia restricta.
Journal of applied microbiology, 2026
A Cohort Clinical Study on the Efficacy of Topical Salicylic Acid/Piroctone Olamine Dandruff Pre-Gel and Cleanser in Improving Symptoms of Moderate to Severe Seborrheic Dermatitis of the Scalp.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025

Where it fits in real formulas

Related ingredients, common formula neighbors, naming, and catalog context. This stays separate from evidence and personal-fit guidance.

Similar ingredients

related by documented function or concern

Where it's used

Real brands and product categories from the 79 decoded products listing Piroctone Olamine — an observation of our catalog, not a claim about market share.

Brands

Head & Shoulders (14)COSRX (2)Clear (2)Dr.Groot (2)Lador (2)Nivea (2)Alpecin (1)Assos (1)

Product categories

shampoos (46), hair oils (4), sunscreens (4), serums (3), cleansers (2), moisturizers (2)

Based on those categories, Piroctone Olamine shows up mostly in rinse-off products (48 of 62 classified) — derived from product category, not a label fact.

Commonly appears alongside

How often another ingredient appears in the same decoded products. This does not show routine compatibility.

Frequently asked questions

What does Piroctone Olamine do in a formula?

Piroctone Olamine's CosIng-listed function is "preservative": stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use.

How common is Piroctone Olamine in skincare?

Piroctone Olamine appears in 1% of the 7,133 decoded products in our catalog (79 products).

Which brands use Piroctone Olamine?

In the products we've decoded, Piroctone Olamine appears in formulas from Head & Shoulders, COSRX, Clear, Dr.Groot, Lador.

What kinds of products contain Piroctone Olamine?

In our decoded catalog, Piroctone Olamine shows up mostly in shampoos (46), hair oils (4), sunscreens (4), serums (3), cleansers (2), moisturizers (2).

Is Piroctone Olamine typically rinse-off or leave-on?

Based on the categories of the decoded products that list it, Piroctone Olamine shows up mostly in rinse-off products (48 of 62 classified). This is derived from product category, not a label fact.

What is Piroctone Olamine called in Korean?

On Korean labels, Piroctone Olamine is listed as 피록톤올아민.

Where does Piroctone Olamine usually appear on the ingredient list?

Typically #11 of a label (middle third) — across 78 decoded labels. Labels list ingredients in descending order only above 1% — position is a rough signal, not a concentration claim.

Products with Piroctone Olamine

All 63 →

63 public products list this ingredient.

Catalog preview

A compact look at the first products in this result set

1–1 / 12

Browse full product list

About the sources

Ingredient lists show presence and order, not concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.

Sources & methodology

Quick facts

Functions: preservative: stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use, anti-seborrheic
Helps with: dandruff, oily scalp
Limits set by EU regulators: Annex III entry 61 — permitted only under specific restrictions/conditions
Annex V entry 35 — permitted preservative, with conditions
Sourced from a 2022 snapshot of the EU's CosIng database — the live CosIng site now requires API credentials we don't have (see pipeline/fetch-cosing.ts); annex numbering/content may have been amended since.
FDA status (US): Not US-approvedA popular anti-dandruff active in EU/Asian products, but not part of the US FDA OTC anti-dandruff monograph.
Regulated differently by country: United States: not restrictedEuropean Union: restricted - source →Why regulators disagree: a regulatory difference, not a safety verdict →
Source: Source: curated

In the catalog

Origin split: In 0% of decoded Korean products vs 2% elsewhere
Mostly in: shampoos (46), hair oils (4), sunscreens (4)
Price range: $1–$72 (median $11, across 46 priced products)

At a glance

In our catalog: 63 products

2D reference · PubChem CID 50258

Ingredient pairings

No researched pairing is linked to this ingredient yet.

All ingredient pairings

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Decision snapshot

Names & references

In the Journal

Recent research

Where it fits in real formulas

Where it's used

Frequently asked questions

Products with Piroctone Olamine

COSRX PEPTIDE-132 Ultra Perfect Hair Bonding Shampoo

COSRX Peptide-132 Ultra Perfect Hair Bonding Shampoo 100ml

Soo Swim Protein Shampoo 500ml (Scalp Nutritional Care)

Dr.Groot Aqua Hair Line Booster Shot 15ml

Dr.Groot Clinical Relief Spot Gel 80ml

The SAEM Snail Essential Ex Deep Cleansing Foam 150g

[SOME BY MI] Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Serum 80ml

[lilyeve] Scalp Turn Cica PDRN Deep Clean Shampoo 500ml

[Lador] Tea Tree Calming Scalp Treatment 330ml

[Lador] Tea Tree Calming Scalp Shampoo 330ml

[KERASTASE] Genesis Anti Hair-Fall Fortifying Serum 90ml

[MED:ALL] RCP-10 Anri-Hair Loss Shampoo 2.0 300ml

About the sources

Decision snapshot

Names & references

In the Journal

Recent research

Where it fits in real formulas

Where it's used

Frequently asked questions

Products with Piroctone Olamine

COSRX PEPTIDE-132 Ultra Perfect Hair Bonding Shampoo

COSRX Peptide-132 Ultra Perfect Hair Bonding Shampoo 100ml

Soo Swim Protein Shampoo 500ml (Scalp Nutritional Care)

Dr.Groot Aqua Hair Line Booster Shot 15ml

Dr.Groot Clinical Relief Spot Gel 80ml

The SAEM Snail Essential Ex Deep Cleansing Foam 150g

[SOME BY MI] Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Serum 80ml

[lilyeve] Scalp Turn Cica PDRN Deep Clean Shampoo 500ml

[Lador] Tea Tree Calming Scalp Treatment 330ml

[Lador] Tea Tree Calming Scalp Shampoo 330ml

[KERASTASE] Genesis Anti Hair-Fall Fortifying Serum 90ml

[MED:ALL] RCP-10 Anri-Hair Loss Shampoo 2.0 300ml

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