Antimicrobial
CLIMBAZOLE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An imidazole antifungal that fights dandruff-causing Malassezia yeast on the scalp. Effective but EU-restricted under Annex III with strict caps; SCCS has flagged endocrine-disruption questions.
Skin benefits
- Effective anti-dandruff/anti-Malassezia agent
- Well-established efficacy in scalp care
- EU-regulated with defined maximum levels
Known concerns
- SCCS flagged potential endocrine activity concerns
- Restricted in EU Annex III with strict use limits
- Not for leave-on facial cosmetics in some categories
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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