Zinc Pyrithione
activeCAS: 13463-41-7
Antifungal and antibacterial. Classic anti-dandruff active. Banned in EU cosmetics (2022) due to reproductive toxicity classification. Still available in US.
Safety Ratings
Safety3/5
Comedogenic0/5
Irritancy2/5
EWG Score4/10
Skin Type Compatibility
oily
4/5
dry
3/5
sensitive
2/5
combination
4/5
normal
3/5
Addresses Concerns
dandrufffungal acneseborrheic dermatitis
Functions
antifungalanti-dandruffantimicrobial
Regulatory Status
EU
banned
KR
restrictedmax 1%
US
restrictedmax 2%