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Zinc Pyrithione 10 g

Fighting Dandruff and Fungal Skin Issues with a Zinc-Based Active

Zinc pyrithione is one of the most recognized active ingredients in anti-dandruff care worldwide, forming the backbone of countless commercial shampoos aimed at controlling flaking and itching of the scalp. Beyond haircare, this compound shows strong antifungal and antimicrobial activity that makes it valuable in industrial applications such as coatings, plastics and construction materials. Within our catalog it belongs to the Biocides category, which brings together substances used to control microbial growth in finished formulations.

The most common use remains anti-dandruff shampoos, scalp tonics and lotions targeting seborrheic dermatitis and persistent itching. The active substance suppresses the growth of Malassezia yeast, widely recognized as a leading cause of excessive scalp flaking. Beyond haircare, formulators add this ingredient to creams for problem skin areas, foot care products, and occasionally into color cosmetics that require extra protection against microbial contamination. In industrial applications, the compound serves as an antifungal additive in paints, plasters, silicone sealants and polymer coatings, where preventing mold growth on finished surfaces is critical.

Typical usage rates in cosmetic formulations range from 0.5 to 2 percent of the total product weight, depending on the product type and intended purpose. The ingredient should be added at the final cooling stage, at temperatures not exceeding 40-45 degrees Celsius, to prevent loss of activity from heat exposure. Before adding, the powder should be thoroughly dispersed in a small amount of base or water to avoid clumping in the finished product. Store the raw material in a dry place away from direct sunlight, in a tightly sealed container, at room temperature.

The 10 gram package size makes this ingredient well suited for home-based cosmetic formulation and small trial batches, allowing formulators to test a recipe before scaling up production. This quantity is typically enough for several dozen bottles of shampoo or cream in a small workshop setting.

When building more complex antimicrobial formulations, zinc pyrithione is frequently paired with other biocides to broaden the spectrum of protection — for instance with Chlorhexidine digluconate 20%, which adds strong antibacterial coverage alongside the antifungal action of the zinc compound. In solid formats, the ingredient can also find use for extra mold protection — Shards green, ShK Mir can serve as a base for a solid cleansing product with antiseptic properties. To calm scalp irritation and add antioxidant support, the formula can be enriched with L-Theanine, valued for its soothing and antioxidant qualities.

Calming Anti-Dandruff Scalp Serum

Distilled water 70 ml

Zinc pyrithione 1.5 g

Aloe vera gel 10 ml

Niacinamide 2 ml

Broad spectrum preservative 0.5 ml

Combine the distilled water, aloe vera gel and niacinamide in a clean container and warm the mixture gently to about 40 degrees Celsius using a water bath. Separately grind the zinc pyrithione with a few drops of warm water into a smooth lump-free paste, then blend it into the main mixture while stirring continuously until fully uniform. Allow the blend to cool to room temperature, add the preservative, mix thoroughly and transfer the finished serum into pump bottles. Apply to the scalp before shampooing, leave on for 5-10 minutes, and use two to three times per week.

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INCI	Zinc pyrithione
Other
Att brand	France
Attention	Compatibility: with most cosmetic components
Color product	white
Descriptio smell	mild
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	гели для душа при проблемной угреватой коже — 0,8-1%, маски, лечебные мази — 1%, дерматопрепараты при экземе, дерматите — 0,1-0,2%, бальзам для кожи головы — 0,1-0,2%, укрепление ослабленных волос — 0,2-0,4%, пеномоющие средства (гели, шампуни, бельди) — 0,5-1,5%, антиперспиранты — 1-1,5%, консервант для смываемого ухода за волосами — 0,5-1%
Minimum count	1
Name	Zinc Pyrithione 10 g
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	10 grams
Solubility	slightly soluble in water, best solubility at neutral pH 7
View	powder
Valid until	12.2028