Zinc Pyrithione
Korean INCI: 징크피리치온 · Also written as: 아연피리치온, ZPT
Evidence-backed
What it is
Anti-dandruff active with solid evidence (antifungal)
How it affects the score
Backed by regulators or clinical evidence. Scores +12 when in the top/mid of the list, +7 near the tail.
How to read it on the label
Check whether it sits in the top third of the ingredient list — near the tail means low concentration and limited effect.
Ingredients are listed by descending concentration. Anything after the ~1% anchors (EDTA, hexanediol, preservatives) is effectively trace.
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※ For reference only, based on public ingredient data — not medical advice.