Dehydroacetic Acid
Dehydroacetic Acid is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 176 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, conditioner and eye cream. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A synthetic preservative effective against mold and yeast.
What it does
Contains Dehydroacetic Acid: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 33185, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Dehydroacetic Acid
Sachajuan
BODY WASH SHINY CITRUS
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Bright Balance 2-in-1 Instant Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Brighten-i Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Alpyn Beauty
Brightening Bubbling Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Brightening Glycolic Peel Mask
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Bulldog
Bull Dog Hautpflege Original After Shave Balsam + Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Ordinary
Caffeine solution
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
The Ordinary
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
The Ordinary
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Tree Hut
Cinnamon Dolce Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance
COVERGIRL
Clean Fresh Jelly Water Tint
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
PRAVANA
Cleanse
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
pampers
coco harmonie
Lists coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut & Shea Deep Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut & Shea Deep Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut + Goji Berry Deep Moisture Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut + Goji Berry Ultra Hydrating Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
method.body
Coconut Rice Milk Shea Butter Body Wash Simply Nourish
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Eden BodyWorks
Coconut Shea Curl Defining Creme
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Eden BodyWorks
Coconut Shea Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Coffee Bean Caffeine Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
UpCircle
Coffee Face Scrub Citrus Blend For Dry Skin
Lists fragrance allergens
UpCircle
Coffee Face Scrub Herbal Blend For Oily And Combination Skin
Lists fragrance allergens
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