POLYQUATERNIUM-27

Ingredient type:  HUMECTANT/TEXTURE

✨ Role: Polyquaternium-27 is mainly used as a fixing and film-forming agent in cosmetic products. It helps form a light film on the skin or hair surface that improves texture and retains moisture.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe in cosmetic formulations when used as recommended.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Worth knowing: Polyquaternium-27 is a cationic polymer, which means it carries a positive charge. This makes it effective at binding to hair and skin, which often have a negative charge, improving softness and reducing frizz in hair products. It's generally well tolerated, but like any ingredient, it's prudent to do a skin test if you have sensitive skin.

Found in: Frequently used in styling gels, hair care products and body lotions designed to improve skin or hair texture.

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