Ingredients

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 21, 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

Color Care Shampooing au sérum réparateur

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Crema antioxidantes

Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers

Cuidado óleo-nutritivo aceite de argán

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Damage Therapy Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Conditioner

Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers

Damage Therapy Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Deep Action Scrub Men’s Exfoliating Face & Body Wash

Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Johnson & Johnson

Lists parabens, formaldehyde releasers

Deep Clean Body Wash

Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Deep Space Chill Out gel douche

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Mirabella Beauty

Defense CC Créme

Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid

Diabetics’ Dry Skin Relief Foot Cream

Body lotion · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers

Dove Après-Shampooing Réparation Intense 2x200ml

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers

Dove Gel Douche Amande et Hibiscus

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Dove Purely Pampering Coconut Milk With Jasmine Petals Nourishing Body Wash

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Dove Secrets de Soin Gel Douche Lavande

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Dove Shampoing Blond Nutrition

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Dove Shampoing Color Care

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Dual 2 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Duradry Deep Cleansing Wash Aqua

Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Eau démêlante Légèreté Brillance

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers

Esfoliante Facial Neutrogena Deep Clean Energizing em Gel com 100g

Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers

Fresh Foaming Cleanser

Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

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