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Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
Antimicrobial preservative, also known as PHMB. Polyaminopropyl Biguanide is used for microbiological protection of certain cosmetic formulations, but its use depends on regulatory restrictions.
preservativePHMBantimicrobialregulated
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide is a polymeric biguanide preservative with antimicrobial action. In cosmetics, it is evaluated not as a care active but as a technical preservative.
Cleansers, wet wipes, some leave-on or rinse-off formulations, products with increased requirements for microbiological control.
Key Benefits
Works against microorganisms
Helps protect the product from bacterial contamination.
Can be part of preservative blends
Used together with other components for formula stability.
Useful in aqueous products
Especially relevant where there is an aqueous phase and a risk of microbial growth.
Suitable for
Main Actions
Check regional regulations
For PHMB, concentration, product type, and regulatory status in a specific market are important. If the skin is reactive, this INCI should be evaluated cautiously.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Polyaminopropyl Biguanide do for skin?
Cleansers, wet wipes, some leave-on or rinse-off formulations, products with increased requirements for microbiological control.
Who should use Polyaminopropyl Biguanide?
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide is suitable for: cleansers, wipes, special formulations, aqueous products.
Are there any warnings about Polyaminopropyl Biguanide?
For PHMB, concentration, product type, and regulatory status in a specific market are important. If the skin is reactive, this INCI should be evaluated cautiously.
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