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 22, 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
Auchan
Lait de toilette baby camomille
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Lait de toilette nourrissant Pure & sensitive
Lists fragrance, silicones
Johnson & Johnson
Lait Gel mousse extra doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Bath & Body Works
Lemon Poppyseed Gentle Foaming Hand Soap with Natural Essential Oils
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Cora
Les Soins Shampooing antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cora
Les Soins Shampooing Vitalité
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Bath & Body Works
Marble 3-In-1 Hair, Face, and Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Head & Shoulders
Men Male Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men Sport Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men ultra anti-chute
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, 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 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
Head & Shoulders
Milde Pflege Bei Juckender Kopfhaut
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Milk and honey hand soap
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Mineral Hair Mask Smoothes + Pink Clay
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE COILS HYDRATING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Miracle Curls with Coconut and Jojoba Oil and Paraben Free Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Miracle Curls with Coconut and Jojoba Paraben-Free Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE MOIST CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE MOIST SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
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