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Methylisothiazolinone (MIT)

INCI name: Methylisothiazolinone

Function: Preservative

Origin: Synthetic.

Concentration allowed by European regulations : Up to 0.0015% in products rinsed alone or in total with Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCIT).

Where to find it / them? : Shampoos, shower gels, hair masks, serums, conditioners, liquid hand soaps, hair dyes, scrubs, facial cleansers, hair serums, face creams, hair styling gels/lotions, serums, depilatory creams, eye contour creams

Risks to health: Potential allergen, potential skin irritant, suspected neurotoxic.

Risks to the environment : /

More information : Prohibited in non-rinsed products.