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
Soapbox
Collagen & Fruit Enzymes Repairing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Soapbox
Collagen & Fruit Enzymes Repairing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
COLOUR PROTECT CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Cosmia
Cosmia Freshness 3 pcs Gift set
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kimberly-Clark
Cottonelle feuchte Toilettentücher
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cien
Crème de jour anti-rides Q10
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cien
Crème de jour cien
Lists fragrance, sulfates
L’Occitane
Crème mains Karité 20%
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Cien
Crème pour la peau Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
cien
Crème pour la peau soft Cien
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Medik8
Daily Radiance Vitamin C
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Watsons
Deep cleansing micellar conditioner
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Kenra Professional
Deluxe Defense Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
dessert essence Bulgarian lavender hand and body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
dr groot shampoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Elemis
Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Fenty Beauty
Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists silicones
L’Oréal Paris
EverPure Sulfate Free Moisture 21-in-1 Leave-In Conditioner for Dry Hair
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Exo-PDRN Prismatic+
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
Medik8
Eyelift Peptides
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Fenty Beauty
Fenty Cheeks Suede Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Fenty Beauty
Fenty Treatz Hydrating + Strengthening Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Séphora
Fleur de coton crème lavante mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Good Wipes
Flushable Wipes Lavender Scent
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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