Piroctone Olamine

An anti-dandruff and anti-fungal active common in European scalp products, often as the gentler alternative to zinc pyrithione. The EU scientific committee (SCCS) has reviewed it and it is well tolerated at use levels in rinse-off and leave-on scalp products.

Cosmetic information for general education, not medical advice. A verdict is a reading of the published evidence, never a guarantee for your skin: any ingredient can irritate someone, so patch test new products and see a professional if you react. Concern is graded on cited evidence, never on hazard-score lists. See how we score.