POLYQUATERNIUM-9

Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/TEXTURE

✨ Role: Polyquaternium-9 is used as a film-forming and conditioning agent in cosmetic products. It helps form a thin film on the skin or hair, facilitating detangling, reducing static electricity and adding softness.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics at usual concentrations in formulations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, Polyquaternium-9 is of synthetic origin and suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Worth knowing: Polyquaternium-9 is well tolerated by most skin types. However, as with all conditioning ingredients, it can cause build-up when used in excess, especially on fine hair.

Found in: This ingredient is frequently found in conditioners, leave-in hair care products and some styling products for its detangling and holding properties.

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