Found in personal care and cosmetic products in the formulation of cleansing products, hair conditioners, shampoos, eyeliners, face powders and skin care products.
Uses
It may be used as a preservative in formulations and included into hair care formulations as a hair conditioning agent that may improve the texture of hair as well as help fight dandruff.
Benefits
"• May improve hair texture
• Antibacterial and antifungal
• May help fight against dandruff
• Has a wide range of applications"
Usage Rate
The usage for this product depends on the nature of the formulation, thus there is no exact recommended concentration.
Strengths
Used in a wide range of cosmetics and personal care products.
Caution
Pyrithione zinc, also known as zinc pyrithione, has antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antifungal qualities that can aid in the treatment of dandruff, scalp psoriasis, and acne.
It can inhibit the growth of yeast, which is a main factor in dandruff. Pyrithione zinc, as the name implies, is formed from the chemical element zinc and is utilised in a number of hair and skin care products.
Many anti-dandruff shampoos contain zinc pyrithione shampoo. It has antifungal, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties, which means it can fight fungus, bacteria, and germs that cause an itchy, flaky scalp.