A synthetic antimicrobial ingredient used to deal with bacterial and fungal skin infections. In the same way that it wipes out bacteria from the skin, it can also fight them inside cosmetic products, acting as a preservative.
Functions
Anti-Acne,
Anti-Acne
Anti-acne agents treat acne blemishes, blackheads, and whiteheads.
Anti-Acne,
Anti-Acne
Anti-acne agents treat acne blemishes, blackheads, and whiteheads.
Antimicrobial,
Antimicrobial
Antimicrobials prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms on the skin.
Antimicrobial,
Antimicrobial
Antimicrobials prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms on the skin.
Preservative
Preservative
Preservatives prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in a product.
Preservative
Preservative
Preservatives prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in a product.
Origin
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Chlorhexidine digluconate is a salt form of chlorhexidine that is white in color and has no scent. In skincare and cosmetics it is mainly known for its antimicrobial and preservative properties.
As a biocide or an antimicrobial agent, chlorhexidine digluconate can prevent any harmful microorganisms from growing and spreading further. That is why it is used in various skincare products that remedy bacterial and fungal skin infections.
The same way it wipes out bacteria from the skin, chlorhexidine digluconate can also fight it inside cosmetic products. That way it can be added into a formulation as a preservative to make cosmetics last longer.
Science
1
Karpiński TM, Szkaradkiewicz AK. Chlorhexidine--pharmaco-biological activity and application. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2015 Apr;19(7):1321-6. PMID: 25912596.
