An imidazole antimicrobial and preservative regulated in Annex V.
What it is
Climbazole is a synthetic organic compound from the imidazole group. CosIng lists it as an anti-seborrheic agent, antimicrobial and preservative. In the EU it is listed in Annex V (allowed preservatives).
Where it is used
Found mainly in shampoos and hair lotions, and also in some face creams and foot care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits, which differ by product type. The label does not show the concentration actually used.
Functions
- Anti-seborrheic
- Preventing or relieving the symptoms of seborrhea and/or seborrheic dermatitis, including dandruff.
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Preservative
- Exclusively or mainly intended to inhibit the development of micro-organisms in the cosmetic product. All authorised preservatives are substances in the positive list of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
EU regulation
- Product type
- (a) Hair lotions (b) Face creams (c) Foot care products (d) Rinse-off shampoo
- Maximum concentration
- (a) 0,2 % (b) 0,2 % (c) 0,2 % (d) 0,5 %
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2019/698
- Product type
- Rinse-off anti-dandruff shampoo
- Maximum concentration
- 2,0 %
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2019/698
Scientific opinions (SCCS)
- Addendum to the scientific Opinions on Climbazole (P64) ref. SCCS/1506/13 and SCCS/1590/17
- Addendum to the Opinion on Climbazole (P64) ref. SCCS/1506/13
Opinions of the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety that mention this ingredient. They assess specific uses and concentrations; read the opinion for its scope.
Products with this ingredient (23)
- Crema de Tratamiento Control Caida · Dove
- Acondicionador Control Caida · Dove
- Shampoo Control Caida · Dove
- Dove Hair Fall Rescue Oil Replacement · Dove
- Invigo Balance Clean Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo · Wella Professionals
- Specjalistyczny szampon przeciwłupieżowy dla osób z uporczywym łupieżem, 100 ml · Farmona
- RADICAL Med Odżywka przeciwłupieżowa · Farmona
- Specjalistyczny krem do stóp 4w1 · Farmona
- Naturalny krem do stóp z woskiem pszczelim, 75 ml · Farmona
- Krem naprawczy 6w1 do stóp, 75 ml · Farmona
- Naprawczy krem do paznokci z objawami grzybicy · Farmona
- Shampoing antipelliculaire · Auchan