The new anti-dandruff ingredient.
Zinc Pyrithione classified as prohibited substance.
Rotterdam - The Netherlands (April 14, 2022) - With effect from March 1, 2022, the European Commission added several chemicals to the list of prohibited substances for Annex I and Annex VI (Commission Delegated Regulation 2020/1182). One of the substances that has been added to aforementioned list is the toxic substance Zinc Pyrithione (“ZP”). As a result it is prohibited to use ZP in all EU materials, whether cosmetic or industrial, due to its reproductive toxicity.
For over 60 years ZP has been used as an effective anti-dandruff agent in shampoos. Now this is no longer permitted, many people will lose their favorite product to treat their skin against dandruff.
Both the Tape method as well as the Cultivation method have been the applied means to determine the efficacy of the product containing the Parx Materials technology. Image is an example from the trial.
Parx Materials developed a biocompatible, non-toxic and 100% safe technology, which is highly suitable to replace ZP as anti-dandruff agent. The technology is bio-derived integrating a trace element with the utmost biological importance and crucial for our skins health. Clinical trials already showed that the technology is 100% effective as anti-dandruff agent. It is particularly suitable for the manufacture of anti-dandruff shampoos and hair care products such as hair tonics and cream rinses.
About Parx Materials
Parx Materials NV, founded in 2012 and a public company since 2018, listed on Euronext Access in Paris with symbol: MLPRX, has build-up an extensive knowledge on remedies against bacteria, viruses, biofilm, molds and fouling. The company is integrating solutions derived from biomimicry, using a body’s own trace element, to prevent bacteria and virus adhesion. The technologies are proven to be suitable for food contact applications as well as medical applications.
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