Piroctone olamine

The Uses of Piroctone olamine

Piroctone olamine is used in combination with other substances as a part of shampoo effectively reduced the amount of dandruff and, at the same time, provided hair conditioning advantages. Recently was shown, that piroctone olamine could induce apoptosis and possessed a significant in vivo effect against myeloma.

Solubility

Piroctone Olamine's good solubility makes the active ingredient especially suitable for the formulation of clear products. This is of potential significance to the anti-dandruff shampoo segment, where most take the form of white viscous liquids. This is due in part to the difficulty in formulating a transparent shampoo because of the large particles and white appearance of the Zinc Pyrithione, the most common anti-dandruff agent.

Relieve Dandruff

The fungus Malassezia globosa occurs naturally on the scalp, but some people are sensitive to the chemicals it produces. The skin becomes irritated, and the body reacts by rapidly shedding skin to try and get rid of the irritant, causing flaking. Piroctone olamine can help relieve dandruff due to its anti-fungal properties.