POLYQUATERNIUM-12
Ingredient type:EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
✨ Role: Polyquaternium-12 is used in cosmetic products primarily for its conditioning properties. It helps soften and detangle hair, improving its appearance and texture. On the skin, it can offer a softer touch.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
⚕️ Safety: Generally safe for cosmetic use.
✨ Vegan: Yes, Polyquaternium-12 is a synthetic compound, making it suitable for vegan formulations.
✨ Worth knowing: This cationic polymer tends to adsorb well to negatively charged surfaces such as hair and skin, forming a protective film. It is generally well tolerated, but can cause reactions in very sensitive skin.
Present in: Often used in conditioners, styling products and hair serums, but also in some face and body moisturizers.
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