Ingredients

Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde is a preservative and antimicrobial ingredient. It’s in 0 products on Poliage. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Formaldehyde releasers.

Updated October 22, 2026

What it does

Contains Formaldehyde: antimicrobial
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Formaldehyde: denaturant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Formaldehyde: preservative
Function listed in CosIng

Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 33948, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as formaldehyde solution.

Products that contain Formaldehyde

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