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
Dove
Men+Care Mineral + Sage Reviving Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Purifying Charcoal + Clay Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sport Care Active + Fresh 3-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner + Body Wash
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Thick & Strong Fortifying 2-in-1 Shampoo for Thin Hair
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Mon coffret douceur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Suave
Moroccan Infusion Shine Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Suave
Moroccan Infusion Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow + Firming Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow Face Moisturizer +SPF 20
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
nexxus therappe ultimate moisture shampoo
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
nioxin shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
Olaplex
Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Up&Up
original dry skin moisturizer
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Pond:s
Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
ponds dramatic results
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Positively Radiant Brightening Facial Cleanser
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Protection surgras douche soin nourrissante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Pure Après-Shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, formaldehyde releasers
Olay
Renewing Eyes Retinol 24 MAX Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Olay
Retinol 24 MAX Night Smoothing Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
tresemme
shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
clear
shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampoo Dove Hidratação + Vitaminas A e E 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
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