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Methylchloroisothiazolinone in skincare: is it safe?
What it is
Methylchloroisothiazolinone is an ingredient Klyva classifies under Other.
Is it safe?
Klyva flags Methylchloroisothiazolinone at high concern. Preservative; a well-documented contact allergen.
Source: SCCS opinion on MCI/MI
Quick answers
Does it clog pores?Not flagged by Klyva
Frequently asked questions
Is Methylchloroisothiazolinone safe?
Klyva flags Methylchloroisothiazolinone at high concern. Preservative; a well-documented contact allergen. Source: SCCS opinion on MCI/MI.
Does Methylchloroisothiazolinone clog pores?
Methylchloroisothiazolinone is not flagged as pore-clogging by Klyva — though absence from the list isn't proof it's non-comedogenic for every skin.
Evidence
- SCCS opinion on MCI/MI