Fact Sheet: DMDM Hydantoin

INCI name:   DMDM Hydantoin.

Function:   Preservative.

Origin:   Synthetic.

Concentration allowed by the EU regulation:   Up to 0.6% in finished cosmetic products.

Where to find it / Where they are found?:   Make-up remover, shampoos, conditioners, hair gels/lotions, intimate toilets, face masks, face creams, shower gels, shaving foams, foundations, liquid hand soaps, scrubs, concealers, hand creams, after-sun care, self-tanners, hair mists, foot creams, facial cleansers, serums, primers.

Health risks:   Potential allergen, potential irritant, suspected carcinogen (formaldehyde releaser).

Environmental risks:   /

Alternative :  

Additional information:   Molecule classified as CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic and Reprotoxic).