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
John Frieda
Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Nuvel
Gel limpiador facial
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Glow
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond Diabetics’ Dry Skin Relief Foot Cream
Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Dr. Lana
Hair Cream
Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Kitchen Lemon
Hand Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Hawaiian Silky
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
head&shoulders
head&shoulders shampooing antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Heavenly Milk Shower Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
herbal essences
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
neutro roberts
idratante con glicerina naturale
Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Mirabella Beauty
Invincible Anti-Aging HD Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Jergen’s Daily Moisture
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Suave
Keratin Infusion Color Care Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Suave
Keratin Infusion Color Care Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Suave
Keratin Infusion Smoothing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Suave
Keratin Infusion Smoothing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
L’Oréal Professionnel Solar Sublime
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Masque Réparation Miraculeuse - Timotei
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
Men + Care Extra Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Cooling Menthol 2in1 Anti-Dandruff Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Fresh & Clean Fortifying 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Medium Hold Molding Paste
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Dove
Men+Care Medium Hold Polishing Pomade
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
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