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Fact Sheet: DMDM Hydantoin
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INCI name:
DMDM Hydantoin.
Function:
Preservative.
Origin:
Synthetic.
Concentration allowed by European regulations :
Up to 0.6% in finished cosmetic products.
Where to find it / them? :
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.
Risks to health:
Potential allergen, potential irritant, suspected carcinogen (formaldehyde releaser).
Risks to the environment :
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More information :
Molecule classified as CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic and Reprotoxic).