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Chlorhexidine

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Chlorhexidine

Chlorhexidine yields no visible skin changes or effects in everyday use. It suits most skin types best and comes in serums. It fits into a routine because it layers easily.

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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.

Behind this ingredient guide

Lovi checks every ingredient with brand-independent rules our 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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