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Antimicrobial

LITHIUM GLUCONATE

CAS 60816-70-8 Updated
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A lithium salt used as an anti-dandruff active in rinse-off shampoos only. EU Annex III restricts it to 0.6% lithium and forbids leave-on use because systemic lithium is medically risky.

Skin benefits

  • Anti-dandruff active (rinse-off shampoo only per EU Annex III)
  • Sebum-regulating
  • Anti-inflammatory effect on scalp

Known concerns

  • EU Annex III restricted — only allowed in rinse-off anti-dandruff at max 0.6% lithium
  • Systemic lithium has narrow therapeutic window
  • Not for leave-on products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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