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 21, 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
Shampooing antipelliculaire Sensitive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire sensitive (maxi pack)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire sensitive Head and Shoulders
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Z-Bar Medicated Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Zero pellicule - shampooing zinc & eau de glacier
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
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