Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride is a preservative and antimicrobial ingredient. It’s in 16 products on Poliage, most often conditioner and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride: used to keep microbes from growing. Also used in oral-care products.
What it does
Contains Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride: antimicrobial
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride: oral-care
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32660, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as chlorhexidine hydrochloride and chlorhexidini hydrochloridum.
Products that contain Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
L’Oréal
Amla Legend
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Bayer
Bepanthen Soleil
Lists fragrance, silicones
L’Oréal
conditionner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Garnier
Curl Nourish Curl Air Dry Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elsene Color-Vive Miracle Instantané
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Elsene Liss-Intense Soin démêlant instantané
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Elseve anti-casse démélant réparateur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Elseve Arginine Resist X3
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
HAIRITAGE by Mindy McKnight
Fragrance Free Conditioner
Lists drying alcohol
CeraVe
Gentle Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Paris Superior Preference 5CB Medium Chestnut Brown Warmer Haircolor
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
pet head coconut shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Pure Clean Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Garnier Fructis
Sleek & Shine Intense Smooth Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux à l’huile d’avocat et beurre de karité
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing Crème Riche Huile d’avocat et Beurre de Karité
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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