Methylisothiazolinone
icky
What-it-does:
preservative
Details
As you may guess, if something is only recommended in products that you rinse off (cleansers and shampoos), then it’s probably not the best ingredient for the skin.
Methylisothiazolinone (MI) is a preservative that' super efficient against bacteria at surprisingly low concentrations. The problem with it though is that it can also sensitize and irritate the skin quite easily when it comes in leave-on formulas.
Currently, some countries are considering to ban it entirely (like Denmark) and the permitted use level is very low (under 0.01%). Luckily there are plenty of products on the market with other preservative options so if you are a better safe than sorry type it's probably best to avoid it.
Something incorrect or missing?Products with Methylisothiazolinone
MILVA Rose Water
Dove Go Fresh Face Cleanser
Bruno Vassari Extra Rich Cleansing Foam
Makeup Artist's Choice Gly-Luronic Miracle Correction Serum
SSCPL Herbals Detan Face Pack
Himalaya Refreshing And Clarifying Toner
grace & stella Aloe Vera Gel
Skin B5 Acne Control Cleansing Mousse
Himalaya Youth Eternity Night Cream
Natio Pore Unclogging Face Scrub
Simple Foaming Cleanser
Asepxia Acne Facial Cleanser
Australian Pure Beauty Moisturiser Sensitive Sorbolene
Dr Sebagh Serum Repair
Hada Labo Mild & Sensitive Skin Face Wash
Natura Loção Hidratante Protetora
Suave Ocean Breeze Shampoo
BIOSILK Silk Therapy Conditioner
Himalaya Herbals Puryfing Neem Face Wash
Joelle Ciocco Lotion Lactee/Perfecting Lotion
Lotus Herbals Safe Sun Uv Screen Matte Gel With Spf 50
Lotus Herbals Safe Sun Uv Screen Matte Gel With Spf 50 And Pa+++
Nivea Visage Q10 Plus Anti-Wrinkle Eye Refreshing Roll-On
TRESemmé Botanique Nourish + Replenish With Coconut Milk & Aloe Vera Conditioner
AcneFree Therapeutic Sulfur Mask
BioAqua Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel
Clinique Exfoliating Scrub
John Frieda Luxurious Volume Core Restore Protein-Infused Clear Conditioner
Kiehl’s Men's Oil Eliminator Deep Cleansing Exfoliating Face Wash
Pantene Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner
Aesop Fabulous Face Cleanser
Clarins Pure Melt Cleansing Gel
Freeman beauty Cleansing Apple Cider Vinegar Clay Mask + Scrub
Frieda FRIZZ EASE Miraculous Recovery Deep Conditioner
Hada Labo Hydra & Whitening Face Wash
Hada Labo Softening & Whitening Face Wash
Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Shampoo
Head and Shoulders Green Apple Anti- Dandruff Shampoo
Obagi Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum Spf 50
tgin Honey Miracle Hair Mask
Arctic Fox Hair Color
Aunt Jackie's Don'T Shrink Flaxseed Elongating Curling Gel
Aussie Deep Treatment 3 Minute Miracle Moist
Dermacare Custom Base
Dr. Brandt Clean Biotic
Freeman beauty Detoxifying Charcoal + Black Sugar
Illamasqua Hydra Veil
Living proof Restore Mask
NENUCO Jabón Líquido Ultra Suave
Cocona care Hair Conditioner