Piroctone Olamine
Also known as: Octopirox
INCI name: Piroctone Olamine
What it does
A second antifungal that starves Malassezia by disrupting its ability to take up iron and generate energy.
Benefits
Effective against dandruff with a gentler reputation than zinc pyrithione; often chosen for colour-treated hair because it does not dull the shaft.
Concerns & Risks
Very low irritancy record. No significant safety concerns at cosmetic concentrations.
Comedogenic rating
Non-comedogenic (0)
Suitable for
Most scalp types, including colour-treated hair
Avoid if
Rarely a problem; discontinue if irritation appears
Typical concentration
0.1–1% typical; Scalpe Pro states 0.5%
Products containing Piroctone Olamine
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