Ingredient

piroctone olamine

Mid risk

FunctionActive

What it is — Piroctone Olamine (INCI: Piroctone Olamine) is an antifungal ingredient widely used in anti-dandruff and scalp-care products, and registered for cosmetic use in the EU.

What it does — It is used as a functional scalp active, commonly included in formulas aimed at flaking and an itchy or unbalanced scalp.

Typical use — It appears in anti-dandruff shampoos, scalp tonics and treatments, at regulated low levels and often used over a course of regular washes.

Who it suits / good to know — Presented as functional scalp care. Results build with consistent use, and it is best used as directed on the finished product. For a persistent, painful or worsening scalp condition, a clinician or pharmacist can advise.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it mid risk and flags it as a functional/OTC-type active for expert review rather than routine cosmetic grading. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; follow product directions and patch-test if your scalp is reactive.

Why we grade it Mid: Mid risk - functional/OTC-type active rather than a standard cosmetic ingredient; graded mid on an EWG-style basis. Informational only, not medical advice.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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