Preservative ingredient
Climbazole
An imidazole-class antifungal preservative used in cosmetics. Inhibits fungal ergosterol synthesis. Particularly useful for preserving vitamin A (retinal/retinol) products against mold.
preservativeantifungal
Benefits
- ✓Broad-spectrum antifungal preservative effective against Malassezia and Candida species
- ✓Used in Medik8's retinal formulas to protect vitamin A products from mold contamination
Watch for
- ⚠Potential endocrine disruptor (EU Category 2 concern) — avoid in products for young children
- ⚠EU Cosmetics Regulation restricts to max 0.5% in face products, 1% in hair products
