POLYQUATERNIUM-33

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: Polyquaternium-33 is used in cosmetic products for its film-forming and conditioning properties. It helps smooth the surface of skin or hair, leaving a soft, moisturized feel. In hair care products, it improves manageability and reduces frizz.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is considered safe for cosmetic use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and therefore considered vegan.

✨ Worth knowing: Polyquaternium-33 has good skin tolerance and is unlikely to cause allergic reactions. However, like any quaternary polymer, it can potentially accumulate on the hair with frequent use.

Found in: Commonly found in conditioners, hair masks and some skin care formulations to improve texture.