Chlorhexidine
Category: Antimicrobial agent
Brief description: Chlorhexidine is a potent antiseptic and disinfectant used in various medicinal and cosmetic applications.
Benefits: It is primarily used for its antiseptic properties to kill bacteria and inhibit their growth.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for most skin types. Some people may experience skin irritation.
Target audience: Used in antiseptic skin cleansers and oral products.
Chemical composition: Chlorhexidine is a bis(biguanide) antiseptic.
Physical aspect: White or almost white crystalline powder.
Compatibility: It can be deactivated by certain types of anionic detergents.
Concentration: The concentration used depends on the product. For instance, in cosmetic products like mouthwashes, a concentration of 0.2% is common.
Side effects/adverse reactions: It can cause skin irritation or, rarely, allergic reactions.
Regulatory status: Over-the-counter drug in many countries. Restricted for use in cosmetics in the EU.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: It is widely used, but there is not much information available on its environmental impact.
Brief description: Chlorhexidine is a potent antiseptic and disinfectant used in various medicinal and cosmetic applications.
Benefits: It is primarily used for its antiseptic properties to kill bacteria and inhibit their growth.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for most skin types. Some people may experience skin irritation.
Target audience: Used in antiseptic skin cleansers and oral products.
Chemical composition: Chlorhexidine is a bis(biguanide) antiseptic.
Physical aspect: White or almost white crystalline powder.
Compatibility: It can be deactivated by certain types of anionic detergents.
Concentration: The concentration used depends on the product. For instance, in cosmetic products like mouthwashes, a concentration of 0.2% is common.
Side effects/adverse reactions: It can cause skin irritation or, rarely, allergic reactions.
Regulatory status: Over-the-counter drug in many countries. Restricted for use in cosmetics in the EU.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: It is widely used, but there is not much information available on its environmental impact.
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