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
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Glow SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Matte SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
frank body
Sweet Cheeks Kit
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Soapbox
Tea Tree & Mint Scalp Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Soapbox
Tea Tree & Mint Scalp Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cien
That’s Bananas Hand Mousse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
the inkey list vitamin b, c, & e moisturizer
Lists fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
The Nudes
Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
SHEGLAM
The Powerpuff Girls X SHEGLAM Save The Day Lip Care
Lip · Lists fragrance
Treacle moon
the rasberry kiss
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Rituals
The ritual of namaste anti-aging day cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Time control - Crème pour la peau
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Deliplus
Toallitas íntimas
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Total temptation
Lists silicones
The INKEY List
Tranexamic Acid Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
Skyn Iceland
Travel Size Glacial Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Split End Mending Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Catrice
True Skin High Cover Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultimate blends
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Ultra sensitive Handcreme
Lists coconut derivatives
UP & Up restoring lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Soapbox
Vanilla Bean + Fig Restoring Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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