A synthetic imidazole compound, listed as an anti-seborrhoeic and antimicrobial ingredient.
What it is
Clotrimazole is a synthetic imidazole compound with a chlorophenyl-diphenylmethyl group, better known as an active substance in medicinal products. CosIng lists it as an anti-seborrhoeic and antimicrobial ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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.
Functions
- Anti-seborrheic
- Preventing or relieving the symptoms of seborrhea and/or seborrheic dermatitis, including dandruff.
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.