Zinc Pyrithione
Zinc Pyrithione is a preservative and hair conditioning ingredient. It’s in 77 products on Poliage, most often shampoo and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
What it does
Contains Zinc Pyrithione: antidandruff
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zinc Pyrithione: antiseborrhoeic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zinc Pyrithione: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zinc Pyrithione: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38974, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as pyrithione zinc.
Products that contain Zinc Pyrithione
Head & Shoulders
2 in 1 Citrus fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & shoulders
2 in 1 Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sedal
Aloe Vera & Menta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Anti-Schuppen Intensiv Shampoo (x3, mit Zink-Pyrithion)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Antipelliculaire Réparation & Soin Après-shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Head & Shoulders
Après-shampooing antipelliculaire Citrus Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Head & Shoulders
Après-shampooing antipelliculaire soin du cuir chevelu sec
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Head & Shoulders
Après-shampooing Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Head & shoulders
Citrus Fresh (200ml offert)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Classic Après-Shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Damage Therapy Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Dandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
for men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
For Men (3 Action Formula)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Colomer
Formule ZP 11 Cheveux Gras
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Colomer
Formule ZP11 Cheveux Normaux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Fructis Anti-Pelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing antipelliculaire Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant anti pelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
head & shoulders 2in1 classic clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
head&shoulders
head&shoulders shampooing antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Instant Oil Control
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Selsun Blue
Itchy Dry Scalp Antidandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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