Dmdm Hydantoin
Dmdm Hydantoin is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 130 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, conditioner and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Formaldehyde releasers.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A preservative that slowly releases a small amount of formaldehyde to keep microbes from growing.
What it does
Contains Dmdm Hydantoin: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 33723, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Dmdm Hydantoin
ebin
24 hour edge control extra firm hold
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Equate
Advanced Recovery Skin Care Lotion
Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Axe
Anarchy Axe for her
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Apgogee Provitamin Conditioner
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
Après-shampooing Blond lumière
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
OGX
Argan Oil Shampoo
Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Axe Gel Cheveux Adrénaline Fixation Extrême 125ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
AXE Gel Cheveux Effet Mouillé Tube
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
Axe
AXE Gel Cheveux Gomme Style Naturel Peace Pot 130ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Axe
Axe Gel Douche 3-en-1 Homme Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant 6x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Homme Black Night
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Axe mature gel effet mat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, formaldehyde releasers
Axe
Axe SG
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Biore
Blemish-Fighting Ice Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Body Envy Max Volumizing Mousse
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
brazilian keratin therapy
Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Suave
Ceramide Infusion Age Brilliance Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Suave
Ceramide Infusion Age Brilliance Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Clean Comfort Body and Face Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Cleanse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Biore
Clear & Breathable Cooling Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Clear Gloss
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
OGX
Coconut milk conditioner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
levia
collagen and milk body lotion
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
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