Methylisothiazolinone
Methylisothiazolinone is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 375 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, shampoo and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A synthetic preservative used in small amounts in water-based products.
What it does
Contains Methylisothiazolinone: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35341, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as mit and kathon cg.
Products that contain Methylisothiazolinone
Garnier
Daily Care Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Lavender & Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Damage Therapy Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dandruff Coconut Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Old Spice
Danger Time
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
deal worthy
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Deep Clean Body Wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Secret
Deodorizing Body Wash for Women Light & Fresh
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Secret
Deodorizing Body Wash for Women Lilac & Waterlily
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Secret
Deodorizing Body Wash for Women Peach & Vanilla
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Detox Purificante
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dawn Ultra
Dishwashing Liquid
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates
dove conditioner
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Dove ritual de reparacion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Shampoing Color Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
dr teal’s
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr Teals Foaming Bath with Pink Himalayan Salt
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dry Scalp Care Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Axe
Dual 2 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Dual Stylers Liss & Pump-Up
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Olay
Elasticity Boosting Body Wash with Collagen Peptide Serum Complex
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Fibralogy Shampooing créateur de matière (maxi format)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
elvital fibralogy
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates
Dove
Endless Waves Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
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