# Chlorhexidine Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/chlorhexidine The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Canada. Chlorhexidine yields no visible skin changes or effects in everyday use. It suits most skin types best and comes in [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum). It fits into a routine because it layers easily. This page shows chlorhexidine products with a Lovi page. For every product, and a routine built for your skin, use the Lovi app. ### Popular chlorhexidine products - [Dermol 500 Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/dermol/500-lotion/for/dry-skin) — Average fit ## Questions and answers ### What does chlorhexidine do for the skin? Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic agent that helps reduce bacteria on the skin. It is commonly used as a cleansing ingredient to help manage skin infections and prep the skin before medical procedures. ### How do you use chlorhexidine? Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic used as directed by a healthcare professional, typically applied to the skin or wounds for short-term disinfection. It is important to follow specific product instructions or medical advice for proper application. ### Should you use chlorhexidine in the morning or at night? Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic used in skincare as directed by a healthcare professional, rather than split strictly by morning or night routines. Because it is a potent antimicrobial agent, it helps reduce bacteria on the skin when used according to specific medical advice. ### Can you use chlorhexidine every day? You can use chlorhexidine daily as recommended for your specific skincare or hygiene routine. It helps cleanse the skin and may reduce bacteria effectively. ### Does chlorhexidine cause purging or irritation? Chlorhexidine may cause skin irritation in some people, but it does not cause purging. It is unlikely to suit sensitive skin. ## Brands with chlorhexidine - British skincare: [Dermol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/dermol) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi checks every ingredient with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind this ingredient guide: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. More from Lovi: https://lovi.care/skincare/llms.txt ## This page in other countries - United States: https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/chlorhexidine - United Kingdom: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/chlorhexidine - Ireland: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/chlorhexidine - Germany: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/chlorhexidine - France: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/chlorhexidine - Italy: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/chlorhexidine - Netherlands: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/chlorhexidine - Spain: https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/chlorhexidine - Canada: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/chlorhexidine (this page) - Australia: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/chlorhexidine - Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/chlorhexidine - Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/chlorhexidine - United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/chlorhexidine